Have lice been bugging your family lately? You’re not alone. Professional delousers in NYC and the surrounding areas say they have seen an unfortunate uptick in outbreaks of these icky, hair-residing insects. “There was a resurgence of lice last year. But this year it’s been worse than ever,” Adrian Picheny, of the New York-based Lice … Read more
Have you ever come across a diet that promises rapid, short-term weight loss? Most likely, it’s a fad diet that you should avoid. Losing weight doesn’t happen overnight, and if a product or diet is promising it will, it’ll probably end up doing more harm than good. Sometimes it can be hard to tell if … Read more
Trying to decide what time to book your next workout class? Health experts have long debated when you should schedule your next workout, whether it be in the morning or evening. Many studies have mixed findings relying on different factors and desired results, but there is an overall optimal time to work out. The general … Read more
Gen Zers seem to think they have it all figured out. From red-flagging fashion faux pas like rocking a pair of skinny jeans to deeming driver’s licenses “unnecessary,” guys and gals in their late teens and early twenties widely feel they’ve got their fingers on the pulse of this thing called life. But sometimes a … Read more
It may be time to brush up on your haircare knowledge. Hair is an integral part of identity, and, just like your skin, it’s impacted by health, stress, styling, nutrition or products — and it needs to be properly cared for. “Psychologically, our appearance is important,” Healthline Media’s clinical advisor Dr. Meredith Goodwin, FAAFP, told The … Read more
You’re at the gym, ready for the perfect workout — do you start with cardio, or do you lift first? A group of fitness experts have weighed in on the best way to order your exercise routine, to help you crush your fitness goals. “The way you structure your workout is very important,” Claudette Sariya, NYC-based … Read more
Space on a plane? Now there’s a sight for soar eyes. After COVID-era schedule shrinkage and a post-pandemic revenge travel boom left us with perennially-packed planes for what seemed like forever, frequent flyers are starting to find themselves breathing easier on occasion — sometimes even enjoying complete solitude — in midair. And while having an entire … Read more
Your winky is not a slinky. A bizarre new trend that has men tugging repeatedly on their penises to make them bigger has gone viral — and experts are warning of lasting, possibly harmful effects. Known as jelquing, the pud-plumping phenomenon has quickly grown in popularity on sites like TikTok and Reddit. More intense than the … Read more
Oh, sugar. From heart disease and diabetes risk to low energy and weight gain, your blood sugar levels impact more than most people know — keeping them at a healthy balance is an important task that too often gets neglected. And while trendy drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy can help get things under control, it’s … Read more
Anyone in the market for a dog can understand how hard it is to figure out which is the one you should take home with you. There are many factors to consider — and it’s tough looking past all of the adorable puppy eyes. Figuring out which breed will best fit your personal lifestyle can … Read more
Insomniac, meet insomni-snack. More than a third of Americans don’t get enough sleep, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) — if you’re one of them, you may be struggling with insomnia. And while eating before bedtime is about as popular with some sleep experts as sipping espressos, guzzling alcohol and holding … Read more
A viral trend is suggesting that with only three ingredients, people may be able to have the best sleep of their lives. “Sleepy girl mocktail” recipes have taken over TikTok with over 57.8 million hashtag views. But does the drink actually work? “Generally, ‘sleepy girl mocktails’ are mocktails designed to promote relaxation and sleep,” Dr. … Read more
Experts revealed the ideal amount of exercises to complete for the most effective workout and the number suggested for the average person may surprise you. Fitness experts recommend completing between three to eight exercises per workout session, depending on your athletic abilities. Each movement should be repeated three to four times — known as doing … Read more
The invisible spray is never OK. Flushing the toilet with the lid down does not stop the spread of small germs, a study published Thursday in the American Journal of Infection Control found. Researchers discovered microscopic viral particles all over the restroom when a person flushes the toilet — whether the lid is up or … Read more
Like many Americans, you may be trying to focus on your weight-loss efforts in 2024. And while you’re likely mapping out meal plans and exercising more, here’s a concept you may not have considered incorporating: keeping quiet. “Weight loss is a deeply personal journey. Not all families are supportive of this decision,” Michelle Saari, a … Read more
It’s not just women and it’s not just that time of the month. Andropause — commonly called “male menopause” — is described as “aging-related hormone changes in men,” according to the Mayo Clinic. The healthcare organization claims that “testosterone levels decline on average about 1% a year after age 40.” As they continue to age, those … Read more
Does your bed seem extra cozy in the winter? This could be why. “If you feel like sleeping more in the winter, you’re not alone,” said Dr. Raj Dasgupta, an associate professor of clinical medicine at Huntington Memorial Hospital in Pasadena, California, told CNN. In fact, six in 10 Americans say their sleep routines feel different during … Read more
“Oh my gosh, it’s so good,” Witherspoon gushed on TikTok after adding salted caramel sauce, chocolate syrup, and cold-brewed coffee to the snow she had scooped off her covered grill. Source link #Reese #Witherspoon #sparks #heated #debate #eat #snow #Experts #weigh
Perhaps you’ve wandered through a forest or strolled into a neighborhood park and found tree trunks — and wondered if counting the rings on a trunk is truly a way to know the tree’s age. “Most of us learned as children that the age of a tree could be found by counting its rings,” said … Read more
The new year is a fitting time to push beyond your comfort zone, and doing so doesn’t need to be as daunting as you think. “A way to frame risk-taking is thinking of something as a goal and then evaluating the viability of that goal, as well as the pros, cons and likelihood of achieving … Read more