A piss poor excuse. Women are venting that men store water bottles at their bedside so they can urinate in them instead of getting up to use the bathroom. The disgusting hack has become a viral conversation online where women are coming together and sharing stories about their partners who used the concept as a … Read more
A 27-year-old Aussie has been left confused over a man’s behavior following a date the duo shared. Paije met a man on the dating app Hinge. He was super chatty over text — even if some comments were “cringey”. But, on the date, Paije said it was akin to “pulling teeth” to get anything out of … Read more
Young Australians don’t always get the best wrap when it comes to their work ethic, but there is a cohort of Gen Z and millennial workers who are burning out at work thanks to a myth perpetuated by their older bosses. “I had to lie on my floor for 20 minutes this morning and remind … Read more
They say comparison is the thief of joy — but comparing one’s body to the “perfect” ones on social media isn’t the only way apps like Instagram and TikTok can mess with body image. A University of South Australia study found that another social media habit among men is an indicator that they may obsess … Read more
A light at the end of the dark tunnel of depression? A report published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention last year revealed that nearly one in five adults in the US have been diagnosed with depression. Doctors commonly prescribe antidepressants, but these meds come with a hefty list of possible side effects, including alarming … Read more
Are you in a bad sit-uation? Many Americans sit for eight to 10 hours a day — to the detriment of their back, hips, waistline and heart. Sitting for extended periods can lead to obesity, muscle weakening, spinal stress, poor blood sugar regulation and decreased blood circulation throughout the body. “Sitting is actually aging you … Read more
If your interest in horror started when you were a kid, chances are you still can’t get enough. A survey of 2,000 U.S. adults who celebrate Halloween revealed more than two-thirds (68%) of Americans polled enjoyed horror movies when they were a child, and that number still holds strong at 73% today. In fact, almost … Read more
The nose knows, folks. While you can’t catch a cold from weather alone, temperature changes directly affect our susceptibility to sickness. Cold, dry air increases our likelihood of catching something nasty — and our nasal passages are our first line of defense. Temperature changes directly affect our susceptibility to sickness. cineberg – stock.adobe.com “The nasal … Read more
Imagine settling into your well-deserved family vacation, by the resort pool, enjoying the splashing sound and laughter of your children and other relaxed vacationers. Then imagine hearing a clicking sound that sounds oddly familiar while you take a sip of your cocktail. The clicking sound of … wait … are they … NAIL CLIPPERS?! For … Read more
You’re only cheating yourself. Jenna Rizzo, a women’s weight loss coach from Georgia, says the one bad habit that kept her from reaching her fitness goals was planning cheat meals. Rizzo began her fitness journey in 2015, hitting it hard and often. “I basically started going to the gym one day and just didn’t stop. You … Read more
Every relationship has its challenges but one woman has had enough of her husband’s unusual car habit, to the point where she is now considering divorce. Posting on the popular Reddit AITA forum, the mom explains how this week his quirk has become unmanageable. “I have been married to my husband for two years, “ the woman begins. “He has … Read more
Generation Z may have only been in the workforce for a short time, but they have already made a huge impact on the landscape. The younger generation value work-life balance above all else and have been at the forefront of many of the different work trends seen in recent years, such as Quiet Quitting, Bare Minimum Mondays and Lazy … Read more
This will be a tall order for coffee lovers. Sleep specialist and clinical psychologist Michael Breus says that the best way to mitigate sleeplessness is to cut off java consumption early in the day. “The No. 1 mistake coffee drinkers make that impacts sleep is drinking it past noon,” he told Well+Good this week. “The … Read more
Your nightly routine of social media scrolling could be deadly — to your love life, at least. Known as “parallel scrolling,” the habit of silently swiping on your phone while laying next to your partner could be a death sentence for your relationship, experts say. “You’re basically decreasing the chances of intimacy and affection, or just … Read more
An Australian woman has shared her stunning weight loss transformation that saw her lose 53 pounds and get her life back. Back in July 2023, Dils Lee felt like she had hit rock bottom after reaching her heaviest weight of 192 pounds, while she was also donning size 16 clothes. While the 28-year-old says there … Read more
That’s a latte dough! Your pricey daily Starbucks habit will now cost you a few extra beans — if you live in California. The Seattle-based coffee giant increased already-inflated menu prices in its Golden State stores this week, after the state’s $20 minimum wage mandate for fast-food workers went into effect Monday, Business Insider reported. The … Read more
Bed rotting has a silly Scottish cousin. Believe it or not, you probably already love to “hurkle-durkle” — a Caledonian colloquialism that’s trending globally on English-language social media. We’ve all been there: the alarm is going off and you know it’s time to start the day — but you, cradled in cozy bedding, choose to … Read more
The verdict is in. Judge Judy Sheindlin and her husband, Jerry Sheindlin, have kept their 46-year marriage alive by doing two simple things. “You don’t spend 24 hours together,” Judy, 81, recently told E! News. “Because that’s deadly.” The courtroom TV star also stressed that partners should make sure that their partners still find them … Read more
We know the struggle all too well: Being in the last group to board, only to be forced to check your compact carryon because someone decided to put their jacket in the overhead bin. In fact, where you put your luggage and personal items says a lot about you as a traveler, one TikToker argued. … Read more
A Perth mom has unveiled her epic weight loss transformation after kicking one bad habit. Just one year ago, Jodie Marah reached her heaviest weight of 176 pounds, wearing size 16 clothes for the first time in her life. With her petite 5-foot-3 frame, this propelled her into the ‘obese’ category on the BMI scale, … Read more