Mediterranean diet essential could help stave off dementia

Mediterranean diet essential could help stave off dementia

Having just seven grams of olive oil — a bit over half a tablespoon — per day can help stave off dementia, according to a new study.  Regularly consuming the salad dressing staple is associated with a 28% lower risk of dementia-related death than those who didn’t eat the oil, reported CNN. The study, which … Read more

‘Housewife prepper’ reveals essential doomsday tips homeowners need to survive a disaster: ‘Everyone should be prepping’

‘Housewife prepper’ reveals essential doomsday tips homeowners need to survive a disaster: ‘Everyone should be prepping’

A Montana woman known as the “Housewife prepper” is helping millions of people get ready for emergencies and be prepared in the event of a natural disaster, conflict with a foreign nation or another pandemic. The “Housewife Prepper” TikTok and Instagram pages were started in 2023 by Carrie, a California native who lives in Bozeman, … Read more

Why deli paper is an essential part of NYC’s favorite Bacon, Egg and Cheese sandwich

Why deli paper is an essential part of NYC’s favorite Bacon, Egg and Cheese sandwich

The BEC (Bacon-Egg-Cheese) is a classic breakfast order that is sure to leave you satisfied — but there’s one thing that makes the deli sandwich hole. When you get your BEC at the bodega — whether on a fluffy roll, a classic NYC bagel or a hero — it’s most likely wrapped in a very … Read more

Target fans slam embattled chain for locking up essential items: ‘Behold the dystopian nightmare’

Target fans slam embattled chain for locking up essential items: ‘Behold the dystopian nightmare’

With businesses locking up more and more everyday items in an attempt to combat rampant shoplifting, avid errand runners are fuming that the days of the quick trip to the store are over. Dr. Emily Long, a plastic surgeon based in Boston, took to social media recently to express her frustrations over having to wait … Read more

Are you eating enough of this healthy diet staple? It comes in a can, but experts swear it’s essential

Are you eating enough of this healthy diet staple? It comes in a can, but experts swear it’s essential

When most people think of the so-called “superfoods” recommended for healthy living, something out of a can doesn’t generally come to mind. But one expert says there’s a shelf-stable supermarket staple that’s an essential part of every balanced diet — and most of us aren’t eating enough of it. Cans of fatty fish — including … Read more

Heart drug combining 3 medications in one is added to WHO’s list of essential medicines

Heart drug combining 3 medications in one is added to WHO’s list of essential medicines

A heart drug that combines three medications in one pill — otherwise known as a polypill — has been included in the List of Essential Medicines from the World Health Organization (WHO).  The unique polypill is designed for those who have had a prior heart attack or other heart-related event, with the goal of preventing a repeat … Read more

Christopher Nolan defends steamy ‘Oppenheimer’ sex scene as ‘essential’

Christopher Nolan defends steamy ‘Oppenheimer’ sex scene as ‘essential’

Oppenheimer is an explosive movie — and not just because of the bomb. The hotly-anticipated Christopher Nolan blockbuster contains a controversial — and steamy — sex scene, which “The Dark Knight” director was “nervous” to film.  “Any time you’re challenging yourself to work in areas you haven’t worked in before, you should be appropriately nervous and … Read more

Here are the 10 essential TV shows to watch this November

Here are the 10 essential TV shows to watch this November

November is in full swing, and with it comes a slew of new and returning series.  There’s no better time to catch up so you can wow your family with your taste in TV, come Thanksgiving. But if you’re overwhelmed by the hundreds of options out there, we’re here to help. Here’s a rundown of … Read more