The current economy is changing how Americans manage their money, according to new research. A recent survey of 2,000 general population Americans revealed that eight in 10 (77%) have changed the way they manage their finances as a result of ongoing economic conditions. With the majority (86%) feeling that the economy remains uncertain — and … Read more
You might think making X-rated content doesn’t involve much creativity, but not the way Alix Lynx does it. Ms Lynx, 35, has been in the industry for a decade now, and she’s found a pretty wild way to ensure that her work doesn’t become stale. She’s found an interesting niche online, creating what she describes … Read more
Talk about pour decisions. While the effects of partying late into the night may not be apparent in your 20s, a new study out of Finland suggests that all that revelry finally catches up to you at 36. Researchers advise that the decade between 36 and 46 is a critical time for shaping future health, … Read more
They’re the six for success. A personal brand expert who has spent time with some of the world’s wealthiest people says multi-millionaires all have the same six habits. Kelly Lundberg, 44, revealed the half-dozen practices in an interview with the Daily Mail, saying they’re followed by both self-made success stories and scions eager to continue … Read more
What’s the secret to happiness? If you ask a Finn, it might just start with an outdoor hike followed by a cold plunge. Finland has once again clinched the top spot on the World Happiness Report — for the eighth year in a row — leaving the rest of us to wonder what kind of … Read more
The weird and worrisome internet is flooded with anti-aging trends. Amid the sea of information and influencers, it can be increasingly challenging to separate fact from fiction and the beneficial from balderdash. Armed with truth serum, Dr. Louis A. Cona, MD, medical director of DVC Stem, is on hand to dispel four common skincare myths … Read more
It’s long been known that certain lifestyle and health factors increase the risk of heart disease — but a new study highlights that they could affect women more than men. Eight specific habits — diet, sleep, physical activity, smoking, body mass index, blood glucose, lipids and blood pressure — appear to have twice the impact … Read more
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