With New York City becoming colder than Antarctica this week and much of the country experiencing temperatures below freezing, hypothermia is top of mind. Deaths from exposure to extreme cold have been reported this week from Seattle to Milwaukee and Mississippi. Here are the warning signs you might have hypothermia — and the ways to … Read more
As temperatures around the nation drop this winter, many people have taken out their winter gear and are spending time bundling up in warm clothing before braving the frigid Brittany Kasko , Ashlyn Messier temperatures that are outside their door. Humans, however, aren’t the only ones affected by cold temperatures — pets feel them, too. Although fur can … Read more
Confession: I’ve been horribly cliche with my New Year’s resolution this year. Following a slightly disastrous 12 months of dating in 2023 I’ve decided to actively turn things around. I’m even going so far as accepting some responsibility for last year’s bad dating antics. It would appear, thanks to a lot of brutal but fair … Read more
As we set course for a new year, many among us seek to better ourselves through resolutions that include changes in diet and physical exercise. What bandwagon of betterment should you be jumping on? The answer may be in the stars. U.S. News & World Report has revealed the best diets and, perhaps unsurprisingly, that olive oil-chugging … Read more
Survival of the fittest? Maybe. Exercise might not be the key to longevity, according to new research — in fact, too much moving around could even be accelerating the aging process in our bodies, Scandinavian scientists have revealed. The ambitious study on the oft-discussed subject has yet to be peer-reviewed, but recently won a national sports … Read more
Chinese food is the most popular ethnic cuisine in the United States, with around 45,000 restaurants across the country, according to the Chinese American Association. However, how many of them actually serve authentic Chinese dishes? In general, fast-food eateries like Panda Express are a Westernized version of Chinese food. If you’re looking for more authentic flavors and … Read more
You can’t learn street smarts while confined to a classroom. A recent survey by OnePoll.com revealed school trips build development skills for children, such as confidence, independence and organization. “Children need to experience a range of situations and contexts in order to fulfill their developmental needs,” clinical psychologist Angharad Rudkin told The Mirror. The survey asked … Read more
Headaches can be caused by many factors — but where you feel your headache can indicate what the true trigger is. Experts say that the location of your headache — whether it’s felt in your forehead, temples, behind the eyes or the back or side of the head — all have different meanings, and there … Read more
A woman has been slammed for wearing an altered wedding dress on her twin’s big day, but her sister has come out to defend her. Anastasia Domanico took to TikTok to show off her outfit for her sister Francesca’s wedding last week. She explained that it was her own wedding dress that had been altered. … Read more
This is no sweeping generalization. In a viral TikTok clip from 2021 that has recently resurfaced, organizational expert and interior stylist Chantel Mila reveals that shaving cream can be used for much more than personal grooming. In a video shared widely on the popular social media channel, Mila shared three home cleaning hacks using only … Read more
The nuttier, the better. Nutmeg is a key ingredient in the infamous pumpkin spice latte, the popular fall drink. And the kick of spice makes it hard for people to resist not consuming it every day — which can be both good and bad. “Nutmeg is a versatile spice that adds a warm, nutty flavor … Read more
They do say breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Eating a big breakfast once travelers reach their destination could help to avoid jet lag, new research published in Chaos showed. Researchers from Northwestern University and the Santa Fe Institute built a mathematical framework to determine how travelers can best reset themselves in … Read more
Want better sex? Let your lover play alongside you the next time you’re enjoying a solo session. Researchers have discovered that mutual masturbation helps boost sexual satisfaction — meaning it may be the surprisingly simple secret to a sizzling sex life. Forget adventurous new positions or racy role plays: self-pleasuring in the presence of a … Read more
Rachel Leviss’ lips are no longer locked — and neither is her apartment. Appearing on Bethenny Frankel’s “Just B” podcast in an interview that dropped on Tuesday, the reality star formerly known as Raquel revealed that she gave Tom Sandoval a key to her apartment in the fallout of last year’s “Scandoval.” The moniker was … Read more
A Wisconsin man took home first prize in Key West’s annual Ernest Hemingway lookalike contest — 11 years after he first entered the event celebrating the famous writer’s life. Gerrit Marshall, a retired television broadcast engineer from Madison, was crowned “Papa” himself after strutting his white beard and portly stomach across the stage of Sloppy … Read more
In the fight against “superbug” infections that resist modern antibiotics, doctors are turning to the ancient past. Researchers have discovered that a combination of honey and vinegar is a potent antibacterial agent that helps wounds heal quickly without infection. “In our survey of premodern recipes, we noticed a pattern of combining honey and vinegar … … Read more
NASA has found “organic molecules” on Mars that could signal a breakthrough about “key building blocks for life” on the red planet, according to a new research paper. The out-of-this-world discovery was uncovered by NASA’s Perseverance rover within Mars’ Jezero crater — a region with “high potential for past habitability as the site of an … Read more
Go ahead, have a cheeseburger. A new study finds that whole-fat dairy — including cheese, whole yogurt and whole milk — can help to prevent heart attacks, stroke and other cardiovascular diseases. What’s more, the study found that unprocessed red meat “can be part of a healthy diet.” Those are the surprising results from experts … Read more
Forget sleeping pills and an eye mask — chocolate could be the key to avoiding jet lag. The sweet discovery was made by Australian experts during recent research into passenger recovery from international flights. A team from the University of Sydney partnered with Qantas to create simulations of long-haul plane rides as the airline prepares … Read more
The familiar peel-and-stick bandages seen on skinned knees worldwide may soon be a thing of the past. Scientists have now developed a bandage that can heal wounds faster and easier by using an array of tiny, built-in electronics. But the new high-tech bandage has uses far beyond skinned knees. “Over 6.7 million people in the … Read more