Casey and Mike Davidson always enjoyed drinking together. The couple, both 49, met after college while working as consultants at the same firm. Romance blossomed over work happy hours, then time spent lingering over a bottle of wine on long dates. In their mid-20s, the pair moved to Seattle and made a group of friends … Read more
More than a third of Americans report making New Year’s resolutions, statistics show, many of which are focused on kicking bad habits. Whether it’s smoking, overeating, drinking excessive alcohol or “doom-scrolling” on social media instead of sleeping, 72% of U.S. adults report having at least one unhealthy behavior, according to data from the United Health … Read more
DEAR READERS: Welcome to 2025. A New Year has arrived; the last one is safely behind us. As always, this New Year brings with it our hopes for a new beginning. Today presents an opportunity to discard destructive old habits for healthy new ones, and with that in mind, I will share Dear Abby’s often-requested … Read more
Did hit your credit limit this Christmas? Chris Meaden, a hypnotherapist with expertise in trauma and anxiety, shared signs that your holiday shopping may have become “problematic” — and how to get it under control. The savvy shrink told the Daily Mail that “spending beyond your means” and maxing out your cards are sure ways to know … Read more
It’s time to stop losing sleep over poor sleep. Sleep is vital for physical and mental well-being — it’s crucial for brain function, athletic performance and recovery, mood regulation and immune system support. We all know that snoozing for less than seven hours a night can leave us cranky and anxious — and looking like … Read more
Passengers, you’ve been warned. A flight attendant named Kat Nesbitt shared a two-minute TikTok listing the five things that she wants people to stop doing on airplanes. The first was yoga in the back galleys. “Now I understand flights can be long, and sometimes you need to get up, stretch, walk around, get that blood … Read more
Cynthia Erivo doesn’t like questions about her business in the bathroom. The “Wicked” star, 37, appeared on “Armchair Expert” on Monday and clapped back at host Dax Shepard for asking how she wipes her butt with her long talon nails. Shepard, 49, noted that the question was “inappropriate” but he asked it anyway — and … Read more
It takes guts, and gastroenterologists are sharing the simple, daily lifestyle choices to ensure their gut health is top-notch. A September 2022 survey by the American Gastroenterological Association found that nearly 40% of Americans avoid routine activities — such as exercising, running errands and spending time with loved ones — due to uncomfortable bowel symptoms. Experts … Read more
Most likely to be overserved? High schoolers with higher IQs are significantly more likely to be moderate or heavy drinkers as adults, according to a new study from UT Southwestern Medical Center. “We’re not saying that your IQ in high school controls your destiny,” said senior study author Dr. E. Sherwood Brown. “But IQ levels could … Read more
He wants you to take this advice to heart. Dr. Jeremy London, a heart surgeon in Savannah, Georgia, is revealing the four bad habits that he avoids to maintain good health. He said that being a cardiothoracic surgeon for 25 years has taught him not to smoke or vape, use alcohol-based mouthwash, consume processed foods … Read more
It’s time to scale up your weight loss journey. Registered dietitian Courtney Kassis is sharing five bad habits to ditch while trying to drop pounds. “I’m not gonna lie, these are going to surprise you,” she teased to her 424,600 TikTok followers in a clip last week. Kassis advises against skipping social events, adopting a … Read more
What’s eating picky eaters? Well, it might be innate. Feeding kids with persnickety palates is a daily struggle plaguing parents worldwide — but new research now asserts that the problem could lie in a little one’s DNA, rather than whatever mom or dad made for dinner. “Children’s fussy eating is a major cause of concern … Read more
They’ve got a latte problems with you people, and now you’re going to hear about it. A piping hot and bothered Starbucks barista stirred up something of a brew-ha-ha online recently, by roasting what they felt to be the most irksome habits common to patrons of the coffee chain. “I’ve had such a sh–ty day … Read more
The man who vented about his date and was met with hundreds of hate comments has responded to the backlash. Flynn Martin quickly became a target of the internet after he shared an experience he had taking a woman on a date to a popular frozen yogurt establishment. Initially, he said the date was going well … Read more
The average American skips about three meals per week, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 U.S. adults revealed only 22% say that they never skip meals, compared with 29% who admit they do so every single day of the week. Results also found that Americans aren’t just missing meals, they’re also forgetting what … Read more
Khloé Kardashian learned important news about her health during the Season 5 finale of “The Kardashians.” The 40-year-old underwent testing to find out her biological age with Kris Jenner, Kim Kardashian and Scott Disick on Thursday’s episode. “I honestly feel like all of my sisters would be younger,” Khloé said in a confessional, noting that … Read more
This could be a wake-up call for people whose sleep habits vary from night to night. A new study from Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston links very irregular sleep patterns to a 34% greater diabetes risk than steady slumber. “Our findings underscore the importance of consistent sleep patterns as a strategy to reduce Type … Read more
They didn’t work out. Jenna Rizzo, a women’s weight loss coach from Georgia, is sharing five common fitness habits she says did nothing for her body or mind. “When I first started, I literally knew nothing about fitness. I did what everybody else did and I turned to social media for guidance,” Rizzo revealed to her 77,300 … Read more
“Eight” your heart out. Researchers believe that adopting eight healthy behaviors — known as the American Heart Association’s Life’s Essential 8 — can slow the aging process and reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, and death. “Our message is that everyone should be mindful of the eight heart disease and stroke health factors: eat … Read more
Gen Z has a lot to learn. After growing up during the pandemic and spending multiple years in a remote, isolated environment, employers are noticing the difference. A recent survey even found that employers are going above and beyond to not hire recent college graduates in favor of older workers. Now, schools are hoping to bridge the … Read more