It’s about time. On Tuesday, Google announced it will now allow U.S. users to change their Google Account username without opening a new account or losing access to their data. Translation: you’re no longer stuck with a regrettable early aughts account name, looking at you, slackerboy666, kandyraver69. and chewbacca_is_my_stock_broker. It seems the feature is long … Read more
The goal for most people is to live a long and happy life. There are several habits that happy and healthy people observe as they age, according to behavioral scientist and happiness expert Arthur Brooks, professor at the Harvard Kennedy School and Harvard Business School in Boston. In a recent appearance on Dr. Rhonda Patrick’s FoundMyFitness … Read more
Red, white and feeling blue. Turns out that Gen Zers aren’t universally unhappy — they’re just sullen in the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Outside those four countries, people under 25 reported increasing feelings of happiness over the last decade, according to the 14th edition of the World Happiness Report, released Wednesday. Gen Zers … Read more
Don’t let the door hit you on the way out. NFL and college football analyst Todd McShay had no love lost for Penn State head coach James Franklin when the powers at Happy Valley fired him amid a nightmare season. “I’m thrilled Penn State made the decision they did,” McShay, the former ESPN talent that … Read more
She said “olá” to a low-cost, no-stress life in Lisbon. An American expat who left Los Angeles to live in Portugal says she’s happier than ever since moving abroad four years ago. Kaitlin Wichmann says she felt unfulfilled at her marketing gig in La La Land and took a leap of faith by quitting her … Read more
Did you hear? Couples that gossip together stay together. A new study from UC Riverside, titled “Spill the Tea, Honey: Gossiping Predicts Well-Being in Same- and Different-Gender Couples,” revealed that couples who gossip together are not only bonded more deeply but also happier and more satisfied in their romance. Gossiping with your partner can benefit your … Read more
Congratulations are in order for Caroline Wozniacki and her husband, retired NBA forward David Lee. The Grand Slam winner, 35, announced Saturday that she and Lee, 42, welcomed their third child together, a son named Max, who arrived over the weekend. “Max Wozniacki Lee, born July 26, 2025! Mom and baby are healthy and our … Read more
Heather Graham navigates the pressures of staying youthful in Hollywood with ease. Graham shared her secrets with Retreat Magazine about her philosophy when it comes to aging. “I think what matters most is how you feel inside. Decide that you’re hot and enjoy your life. What other people think of you is none of your business. If you … Read more
This will brighten your mood. A surprising new study has found that some common medication used to make people feel better might also be effective in the fight against cancer. “These drugs have been widely and safely used to treat depression for decades, so repurposing them for cancer would be a lot easier than developing … Read more
If the word “mindfulness” sets your teeth on edge, perhaps that’s a sign you need it. But don’t be too daunted — mindfulness is less about becoming one with nature on a misty mountaintop and more about being present, according to Pema Sherpa and Brendan Barca, authors of the new book, “The Daily Buddhist.” “We … Read more
Everyone knows exercising is a mood-booster, but not only is it hard — it can also be expensive. Which is why it’s great that fresh research out of the UK suggests there’s a simple (and free!) way to give yourself an attitude adjustment — but there’s a bit of a catch. Fresh research out of … Read more
Her procedure cracked their relationship. An online influencer claims her boyfriend broke up with her after she got a butt lift. Débora Dunhill, a Brazilian content creator with over one million followers, decided she wanted to boost her bum, but didn’t feel the need to let her boyfriend know beforehand because it wasn’t “necessary,” she … Read more
Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster are living it up in the Big Apple. The “Deadpool & Wolverine” star, 56, was married to Deborra-Lee Furness for 27 years before they ended their union in 2023. Rumors have continued to swirl that Jackman possibly stepped out on his wife with his “Music Man” co-star, 49. Now, sources are detailing … Read more
All the single ladies are doing alright, new research reveals. Turns out, women enjoy flying solo a whole lot more than men, a study recently published in Social Psychological and Personality Science found. University of Toronto psychologists Elaine Hoan and Geoff MacDonald analyzed data from nearly 6,000 single adults from 10 studies and the results are … Read more
Spore us the details! Taking magic mushrooms, LSD or other psychoactive compounds can improve your enjoyment of sex, feelings of arousal, and sense of attraction to your partner for up to six months after the psychedelic experience, a UK study has found. “On the surface, this type of research may seem ‘quirky,’” study author Tommaso … Read more
A woman who was born with fluid filled cysts on her face was called a monster and trolled by 10,000 strangers — but now feels “happier” than ever. Indira de Rooij, 25, was born with lymphatic malformation — where lymph vessels form abnormally — when her parents spotted something was wrong with her face. The … Read more
Too busy to be bummed out? New Yorkers sure like to complain, but it turns out we’re one of the least depressed states in the country, according to an annual happiness ranking. Wallethub’s Happiest States 2024 study placed The Empire State all the way up at No. 5 in a subcategory singling out the states … Read more
“Childless cat ladies” are clawing back. Pew Research Center has surveyed Americans without children to gain insight into the state of their lives — and they’re far more satisfied than any stereotype would have you believe. A sizable 20% of all US citizens over the age of 50 do not have children, with Pew asking … Read more
Theresia Fischer longed for a leg up in love. So, the model shelled out more than $162,000 on “Frankenstein” leg-lengthening surgeries to become more attractive to her now ex-husband. “[He said] ‘If you do this for me, I will always love you and carry you in my arms,’” Fischer, 32, a reality star from Hamburg, Germany, told her … Read more
An Australian doctor who was diagnosed with a terminal brain tumor last year is cancer-free thanks to a first-of-its-kind treatment that he helped to develop. Richard Scolyer, a professor at the University of Sydney, revealed Monday that the incurable stage 4 glioblastoma discovered in his head has not recurred after receiving the heartbreaking diagnosis last … Read more