The a-claw-caplypse could soon be upon us. Move over murder hornets. Invasive Chinese mitten crabs known for terrorizing anglers and German citizens have surfaced on Long Island, sparking fears of a crustacean invasion in New York waterways. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation detailed the so-called scourge in a Facebook post making a … Read more
When nutritional consultant Lori Shemek tweeted last week that “cancer absolutely hates mushrooms,” she dug up the age-old morel dilemma — can eating mushrooms really help reduce the risk of cancer? Shemek referenced a 2021 Penn State University study that found that people who ate 18 grams of any kind of mushroom — about 1/8 to … Read more
If you want your flight to go smoothly, don’t just wing it — put a little planning into your trip. For example — nearly 20% of flights in 2024 were delayed, according to the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics, a statistic that has the potential to seriously cramp your style, the next time you’re looking to … Read more
Brace yourself for this news. With horror stories of extreme turbulence filling the news lately, aviation and flight experts are speaking out about the best places to be seated on a plane when the going suddenly gets rough. “The rear of the aircraft will swing more, the front will swing less,” pilot Jimmy Nicholson said … Read more
If you find yourself in a hairy situation this summer, experts have got your back. Whether you choose to go natural or remove body hair this summer is up to you, but should you decide to go hair-free, you can either shave wax or undergo laser hair removal. CNN spoke to Dr. Deirdre Hooper, cofounder … Read more
Should you be counting threads instead of sheep? When people start discovering how to elevate their sleep experience, they often look for comfortable mattresses, feather pillows and durable bedsheets. While some products, such as pillows and mattresses, are easy to test out in stores, one of the few ways to determine a high-quality sheet is … Read more
No matter the weather or how cold their hands are, there’s always one person you know who is opting for iced coffee. But there might be a method to their so-called madness, according to experts, who say there is a psychological reason ice coffee devotees can’t give up the chilled java — even when the temperatures … Read more
As if being crammed in an airplane couldn’t get any more unbearable, imagine someone in the row ahead of you fully reclining their seat and intruding into your already tight space. Although many frustrated travelers ignore the inconsiderate gesture, the behavior must be addressed. Etiquette coaches Tami Claytor, Diane Gottsman and Jodi R.R. Smith have … Read more
Supplements can be a great way to get important nutrients into your diet — but they aren’t for everyone. Those with metabolic syndrome, a group of health conditions that include high blood pressure, high blood sugar, abnormal cholesterol or triglyceride levels and excess body fat around the waist, should be especially careful about supplementation. For … Read more
These meds won’t fly. A pharmaceutical expert for Fox News is warning about what medications can and cannot be packed for trips overseas. The advice comes ahead of what’s anticipated to be an explosive summer of air travel and applies to the 77% of Americans who plan to travel with medications, according to a recent … Read more
This TikTok trend could prove extremely sh—y. Castor oil has been hailed as a treatment for complexion problems and hair growth, but experts are warning against an unlikely side effect when ingested. On TikTok, creators claim that that the oil can “detox” the body, but buyer beware: consuming castor oil, derived from the castor bean … Read more
Not everyone who is kidnapped or goes missing is found alive or recovered safely — but those who do sometimes have their own resourcefulness and quick thinking to thank for their survival. In the event that you are held against your will or suspect that you are in danger of abduction, whether for ransom or for a … Read more
Sink your teeth into this bit of news. Sharks may be more useful than meteorologists when it comes to long-term hurricane forecasting, experts say — and the clues can be found in their migration patterns. Like dogs and birds before a thunderstorm, sharks who smell trouble will typically move en masse into deeper waters weeks in … Read more
Maybe Microsoft Recall should get a recall. The computer giant’s new artificial intelligence program is causing worry among cyber experts as it takes screenshots of a user’s activity every five seconds. “This could be a privacy nightmare,” Dr. Kris Shrishak, an AI and privacy adviser, warned the British Broadcasting Company. “The mere fact that screenshots … 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
Social media can be a literal nightmare. New research suggests that the more time you spend on social media and the more emotionally connected you are to your presence, the more likely you are to toss and turn during the night because of “social media-related nightmares.” The more time you spend on social media, the … Read more
If you thought sitting on your butt was bad for you — what these experts have to say may leave you feeling floored. One seated position in particular can benefit your body in multiple ways, experts told The Huffington Post. Sitting cross-legged on the ground can help your mobility and flexibility and can even work … Read more
Trying to spot the drug mules on your flight? Start with the flight crew, experts say. The shocking warning comes weeks after four flight attendants were busted at JFK for brazenly moving $8 million in narcotics between the US and the Dominican Republic over a period of 10 years. Now, those in the know are … Read more
This weight loss hack is all smoke and mirrors. People looking to shed pounds fast have turned to a cheap new craze that doctors are sounding the alarm against. Called ‘gas station Ozempic,’ influencers are now using ZYN nicotine pouches to help suppress their appetites and lose weight, saying the inexpensive buy — which runs … Read more
Beauty is only skin deep — but there’s no harm in learning how to keep your skin healthy as you age gracefully. Board-certified holistic nutritionist Jennifer Hanway is sharing the three nutrients for firm-looking skin that she recommends for people 30 and older. Certain supplements can help you age more gracefully, according to a holistic … Read more