Maybe don’t rush to get on board with this trend. The so-called Balkan breakfast — charcuterie-style spreads consisting of feta cheese, raw vegetables, tomatoes, bread and perhaps even some bacon and a red pepper sauce called Ajvar — have taken over TikTok, with countless users attempting to recreate their own versions of the southeast European feast. … Read more
What a kick in the guts! Probiotics are live microorganisms that aid in digestive processes, while prebiotics — from sources like prebiotic sodas — act as fuel for this healthy gut bacteria. “Prebiotics are indigestible fibers that serve as food for probiotics, helping them thrive, and the two work together to regulate bowel movements, aid … Read more
Even as you know Caitlin Clark had a profound effect on how many people watched the WNBA this season, the numbers written out are remarkable. With the WNBA regular season concluded and the playoffs set to start on Sunday, the numbers of how many eyeballs she delivered both on TV and in the arenas have … Read more
I was lying in bed with my husband recently when he said something that cut me to the core. I had my top off as I normally do to sleep, and he made a joke about my deflated post-baby boobs. “I’ll have to call you my pirate with the shrunken chest,” he said, laughing. “A combination of sadness and … Read more
You better stick with that click. Watching a short snippet of an online video before moving on to another video and another and another — a move called “digital switching” — actually increases boredom instead of alleviating it, according to study findings published Monday. People often to watch videos to alleviate boredom, but “digital switching” … Read more
Take heart — scientists say they may have found a way to prevent irregular heart rhythms caused by binge drinking, a phenomenon so common at Christmastime that it’s called “holiday heart syndrome.” They will present their research this week at an American Heart Association conference in Chicago. Binge drinking — defined as five drinks within … Read more
Here’s one good reason to back Blue. JetBlue is making free carry-on bags available to all classes of travelers, including economy ticket holders, the company announced on Tuesday. It’s a rare policy update in favor of the customer as many US-based airlines have moved to increasingly itemized itineraries, with some carriers even charging the passengers … Read more
Brandon Nimmo doesn’t care who gets the credit. The Mets earned their sixth straight victory after a 14-2 win against the Texas Rangers on Monday at Globe Life Field and some have noticed that the winning streak has coincided with the first pitch of a lovable McDonald’s character. Following the team’s latest triumph, SNY reporter … Read more
LA Sparks rookie Cameron Brink said her boyfriend, Ben Felter, introduced her to her new favorite hobby, although she’s quite “terrible” at it. Brink and Felter — a former rower at Stanford where he and the WNBA forward met — have been bonding over various forms of art. “My boyfriend has turned me into a … Read more
Experts are warning of one more potential side effect to popular weight loss drugs: reckless behavior. According to two experts, the drugs could cause people to act out of character, engaging in risky behavior, like gambling, or making huge life changes, like getting a divorce, reports the Daily Mail. Experts argue that weight loss drugs … Read more
King Charles III is experiencing side effects of his cancer treatment. The monarch, 75, revealed he lost his sense of taste during a visit to the Army Flying Museum in Hampshire, England, on Monday, per the Independent. A British Army veteran named Aaron Mapplebeck told Charles that he lost his sense of taste while undergoing treatment … Read more
It’s a sore subject. “Ozempic breasts” are the latest side effect of the weekly injection, with some women complaining about sagging breasts. Experts say this is a completely normal occurrence when people lose a significant amount of weight in a short amount of time — it’s not unique to Ozempic or other GLP-1 drugs used … Read more
Ozempic has been linked to a host of unfortunate side effects from personality changes to weight gain after getting off the medication. Now, male users of the ever-popular weight loss remedy are claiming to suffer from what could be the most mortifying symptom yet — erectile dysfunction, as revealed in multiple posts blowing up on … Read more
Zara’s latest denim drop is furrowing more than some brows. The intentionally wrinkled jeans are inspiring shoppers to “run away” from the retail giant, likening the crumpled fabric to a balled-up receipt in the bottom of their bag. The head-scratching, mid-rise “Wrinkle Effect Jeans” retail for just under $70, but some perplexed shopaholics think the … Read more
The world of experimental medical research might not seem like it has much to say to the world of theater, but Lucy Prebble sees connections. Both require subjects and observers, both take place within a carefully controlled environment and both depend on a certain amount of luck. “The more I thought about it, the more … Read more
Dakota Johnson’s new superhero movie “Madame Web” tanked at the box office last week and was overwhelmingly panned by critics. In the film, the 34-year-old actress played the titular character of Cassandra Webb/Madame Web, a clairvoyant paramedic linked to the iconic superhero Spider-Man. “Madame Web” earned only $26.2 million over the six-day holiday weekend from … Read more
There was not a blank space when it came to Super Bowl viewership. As was announced on Monday, Super Bowl 2024 averaged 123.4 million viewers on CBS platforms, a record not just for the Super Bowl but for any event since the 1969 moon landing, and an increase of about 7 percent from last year’s … Read more
The Taylor Swift Effect on the Chiefs has been profound. As this power-couple love story unfolds and “Sparks Fly” between her and fearless star tight end Travis Kelce, as the world waits breathlessly for her to fly in for Super Bowl LVIII Sunday night, the Chiefs embrace her, and the impact she has already made … Read more
New name, same great information. In this week’s Sports Media Podcast from the New York Post and Sports Business Journal, SBJ’s Austin Karp reacts to the Super Bowl matchup between the Chiefs and 49ers with SBJ Football Writer Ben Fischer. The duo also discusses Who’s Up and Who’s Down in Sports Media, the NFL Pro … Read more
A popular Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) medication has been recalled after a different medication was found inside the packaging. Azurity Pharmaceuticals has recalled their 30-milligram dextroamphetamine sulfate tablets sold under the brand name Zenzedi. The move was made after a pharmacist in Nebraska opened a bottle to find tablets of Carbinoxamine Maleate, an antihistamine … Read more