Snooze to your heart’s content. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the US, claiming the lives of about 700,000 Americans each year. Heart health is influenced by several lifestyle factors, including diet, exercise, weight, stress and sleep quality. A new study finds that just three nights of sleep deprivation can increase the … Read more
Smell ya later. Dating dealbreakers are personal, and for this one influencer, her final straw with her former beau was his bizarre views on personal hygiene. Débora Porto is an open book with her 2 million Instagram followers. She recently gave insight into her latest dating experience — and it was certainly a stinky one. … Read more
DEAR ABBY: Ever since I was a child, my mom has regarded me as wise, thoughtful and intelligent. She has confided about family issues, tensions at church and cheating at her workplace. Abby, I don’t want to be her confidant. Am I doomed to always hear her never-ending problems? She creates them herself by jumping … Read more
Talk about a parenting headache. When Kellie Whitehead’s teen son showed interest in nicotine pouches because he had seen them on TikTok and in the mouths of his favorite Premier League players, Whitehead decided to pop one with him. A smoker for about 30 years, the UK-based PR consultant was floored by the side effects. … Read more
Here’s the bottom line — nearly 53,000 Americans are projected to die from colorectal cancer this year. The overall five-year survival rate for the disease is around 65%. Several factors significantly influence prognosis, including the stage of the cancer at diagnosis, its location within the colon and the effectiveness of treatment. A new study suggests … Read more
Blink and you’ll miss it. If you suspect someone is a psychopath, just look into their eyes, experts advise. In a 2018 study, researchers at Cardiff and Swansea Universities investigated the effect of “nasty” images, such as mutilated bodies and threatening dogs, on offenders who are psychopathic and those who aren’t. They found that when … Read more
Engaging in a long-term meditation practice could significantly alleviate stress and slow down aging, suggests a new study published in the journal Biomolecules. Researchers from Maharishi International University (MIU), the University of Siegen, and the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences studied the effectiveness of transcendental meditation, which is a program where people silently repeat a … Read more
A dental expert isn’t holding his tongue about a viral oral hygiene trend that could do more harm than good — and even kill you. Dr. Kelcey Loveland from Celebrate Dental and Braces in Las Vegas has issued a stark warning about the increasingly popular practice of tongue scraping. “What many don’t understand is that … Read more
A woman has revealed how a split decision to give up cigarettes after more than three decades has transformed her life, and padded her pocket. Jennie, 45, started smoking when she was just 15 years old, stating that at the time the health risks associated with smoking weren’t common knowledge. But when a single packet … Read more
They’re not lovin’ it. McDonald’s workers are spilling the tea on bad manners from customers that they’re tired of putting up with. The fast-food chain is beloved by people all over the world, but it turns out some employees have beef with the gig. McDonald’s workers are sharing their main beef with customers. Christopher Sadowski … Read more
Brush up on some healthy heart habits. While poor oral hygiene is often linked to issues like tooth loss, gum disease and bad breath, experts warn it can also have a far-reaching impact on your entire well-being — including your heart. And according to gastroenterologist Dr. Saurabh Sethi, a not all that uncommon nighttime oral … Read more
Struggling with excess weight? Blame mom. Over one billion people worldwide are living with obesity, defined as having a BMI of 30 or higher. The World Health Organization officially declared obesity a global epidemic in 1997, noting that rates had nearly tripled since 1975 — which is when experts believe the epidemic began. What has … Read more
From mood swings to sleepless nights, menopause hits women with a barrage of frustrating and often debilitating symptoms. Women go to great lengths to manage these challenges, turning to hormone therapy, medications, and alternative treatments like acupuncture and hypnosis. But some fitness experts say there’s another daily habit that could make a game-changing difference. Two … Read more
Crappy landings. Air India has implored passengers to use the lavatories for their intended purpose after passengers clogged airplane toilets with clothing, diverting an international flight. The airlines wished to “urge passengers to use lavatories only for purposes they are meant for,” Air India reps told the Times Of India in a statement. They issued … Read more
Was the moon landing fake — or are you just really tired? Not getting enough sleep on a consistent basis has been linked to a higher likelihood of believing conspiracy theories in a new study by the University of Nottingham. The researchers found that people who’d suffered from insomnia or poor sleep quality over the … Read more
From the moment we wake up in the morning until our heads finally hit the pillow, we’re bombarded with notifications demanding our attention – leading Aussies to admit they often feel distracted and stressed by the end of the day. Now, a new study from Amazon Kindle has revealed just how dire our screen habits are, showing … Read more
New year, new habits. Shannon McLay, the CEO of financial planning service The Financial Gym, is shaeing the one spending habit that people should break in 2025. Emphasizing “mindfulness,” the money guru says it’s time to delete easy payment apps off your smartphone, which allow you to make thoughtless purchases with just the click of … Read more
A traveler took to social media to discuss why fellow passengers aboard flights are not properly discarding their trash — and shared a way to fix the problem. Posted in the “r/SouthwestAirlines” forum, the note was titled, “Favorite trick for people that put trash in seatback pockets.” The user said he or she witnessed an “alarming amount … Read more
One of the most irritating trends has taken to the friendly skies. There has been an alarming uptick in passengers having conservations on speaker mode or watching movies and TV shows sans headphones on both the plane and at the airport. “At first it irritated me. Then it annoyed me. Then it got me angry. … Read more
You can breathe easy with this pooping pointer. “If you’re struggling with constipation and straining, then this is one pooping hack that actually works,” Dr. Karan Rangarajan, also known as Dr. Karan Raj, recently said on TikTok. Rangarajan suggests three “gentler” forms of the Valsalva maneuver, a breathing exercise that involves forcefully exhaling while your mouth and … Read more