Viewing the world through rose-colored glasses can result in a favorable and optimistic view of life. Yet can an overly positive view or perception in the workplace present challenges on the career front? Recently, social media has been buzzing about “toxic positivity” — begging the question of whether too much optimism hinders employee productivity. As one … Read more
The recent rollout of legalized sports betting across 36 states has surged the gambling industry — but experts say it’s coming at the cost of mental health in young men. In particular, easy access to online betting, most popular with sportsbooks — which often incentivize new customers with credits and first-bet loss forgiveness as a … Read more
It’s Shirley Temple season once more. Many around the globe are ringing in the new year determined to make the first month of 2024 an entirely sober one. During the so-called “Dry January” last year, 41% of surveyed U.S. adults — perhaps not Giants or Jets fans who have every validated excuse imaginable to hit … Read more
Think twice before taking the plunge. Polar plunges take place when groups gather — often to ring in the new year or raise money for charity — and jump into frigid bodies of water. While these events have taken place for years all around the world, some experts warn that they could be dangerous — … Read more
It was a real dog and phony show. The Japanese man known online as Toco the human collie appears to have been barking up the wrong tree when he recently filmed himself tackling a canine agility course. Video released this month shows his attempt to navigate parts of an agility course in the realistic $14,000 … Read more
Men like big butts and they cannot lie. Butt-boosting workouts will be the hottest fitness trend for men in 2024, fitness and fashion experts predict. Building a bigger booty, whether it be naturally or surgically, has typically been a goal for women, but men are increasingly interested in focusing on their glutes. The experts have … Read more
Arachnophobes beware: this body lotion reportedly attracts colossal eight-legged pests to your home. Sephora customers are warning beauty lovers not to purchase the skin-quenching Sol de Janeiro Delícia Drench Body Butter, claiming that it entices scarily large arachnids that, in some cases, chase the wearer. One spooked buyer alleges that wolf spiders — which measure half … Read more
Suffering from indigestion after stuffing yourself with holiday leftovers? Sleeping on your left side can greatly reduce reflux, according to the Canadian Society of Intestinal Research. Digestive or gastrointestinal issues — such as indigestion, diarrhea, constipation, gas, heartburn, and acid reflux — are common around the holidays. “The gut thrives in routine, especially when it comes to sleep, … Read more
A sleep divorce might save you from a marital one. Cameron Diaz says it should be “normalized” for married couples to have separate bedrooms — and sleep experts and many couples agree. The 51-year-old “Charlie’ Angels” star, who has been married to Good Charlotte guitarist Benji Madden since 2015, made the declaration during a recent appearance … Read more
Doctors say to eat your vegetables, but beware: some holiday staples may negatively interact with certain medications. The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) in England revealed their top five don’ts when it comes to pairing food or drinks with pills. “For many people, the festive season is a time for coming together, creating treasured … Read more
In this post-pandemic world, many have become hyperaware of illness around them — giving rise to stigma at even the slightest sign of a cold. Now, a simple cough, sniffle or sneeze can reduce someone to social outcast status — aka “sick shaming” — as those around them fear a fresh case of COVID-19. To … Read more
Momma’s boys, wearing no-show socks and practicing golf swings — albeit small, these “ick”-inducing behaviors could secure a one-way ticket to Splitsville. While single Gen Z women have flocked to TikTok to detail their many “icks” — that is to say, cringe-worthy traits that become an immediate, irreversible turn-off — experts are warning that ending relationships over such … Read more
The holidays are meant to be a time of togetherness and celebration. Yet for those who have recently experienced loss or trauma, the season can bring sadness instead. “Holiday-related grief can be about many things, like the loss of a loved one or bad memories from the past,” Alysha Tagert, a trauma therapist in Washington, D.C., told … Read more
Chipotle is playing fast and loose with its portions while prices rise and profits grow, customers say — now, some of them are fighting back. TikTok comedian Ryan Lynch is one of the most vocal advocates for greater accountability between the popular chain and its army of often younger fans. Lynch went viral earlier this year … Read more
Anyone who has ever woken up in the middle of the night and struggled to go back to sleep knows the toll insomnia can take the following day. More than 17% of adults had trouble staying asleep most days or every day of the past month, according to 2020 data from the Centers for Disease Control and … Read more
Around 30,000 bluebottle stings are reported every year along the east coast of Australia (and that’s just the reported stings) Also known as the Portuguese Man-o-war (Physalia sp.), bluebottles cause painful stings and are found throughout Australian waters (and both the Pacific and Atlantic oceans). If you or your child are stung, symptoms may include … Read more
You should enjoy your Christmas cookies — not toss them. With the holidays comes family gatherings, parties and, of course, food galore, but experts are cautioning against certain menu staples that could result in an unwanted gift: food poisoning. “If you are participating in a potluck, there is a basic food safety concept that is essential … Read more
Conversations between Gen Z and millennials are dominated by slang, even when discussing more serious topics — and this worries experts. Shame is at the heart of so many discussions surrounding mental health and illness, leading many young adults to adopt — somewhat flippant — shorthand speak that’s designed to facilitate such awkward conversations. Yet … Read more
Wander down the cold-medicine aisle in any drugstore and you’ll find an eye-watering variety of pills, capsules, nasal sprays and potions. Do any of them really work? That’s a legitimate question following the September announcement from the Food and Drug Administration that phenylephrine — an ingredient in dozens of cold and allergy meds — is … Read more
There’s no place like home for the holidays — but decorating it can be an hours-long chore. To make decking the halls a little bit easier, clever TikTokers have revealed the quickest way to string lights on Christmas trees, much to interior designers’ dismay. “PSA: String lights vertically from top to bottom in sections,” New York … Read more