The nerve! Pregnant women are typically advised that they might experience fatigue, morning sickness, heartburn and aches during their 40-week journey. There’s also a stealth side effect that can sneak up on expecting moms, leaving them with searing pain in their hands, tingling fingertips and weakness in their wrists. Yes, your breasts and feet ache. … Read more
Weight loss is complex – and goes beyond counting calories, according to experts. Dr. Jason Fung, a kidney specialist and author of the recent book “The Hunger Code,” said lasting weight loss requires a shift in how people understand and respond to hunger. “Most of the time, we focus on eating less or what we’re eating, … Read more
Video and audio guest books are the hottest new commodities at weddings these days. In lieu of (or in addition to) the traditional guest book which attendees sign, couples are inviting guests to pick up a retro-style phone or hop into a video recording booth and spill their hearts out for the newlyweds. “People are … Read more
Mark Sanchez is on the mend. The former Jets quarterback, 38, was stabbed during a fight outside an Indianapolis bar Saturday morning, according to authorities. Sanchez, who works as an analyst for Fox Sports, was in the city to broadcast the Colts’ game against the Raiders on Sunday. Mark Sanchez walks on the field before an NFL … Read more
The greatest film in the galaxy. “Star Wars: Episode V — The Empire Strikes Back” is 45 years old today – and Billy Dee Williams couldn’t be prouder to have starred in such a ground-breaking piece of cinema. “Working on ‘The Empire Strikes Back’ was like stepping into a dream — an adventure in every … Read more
A Brooklyn couple ready to tie the knot in June are approaching their wedding registry with an unconventional option for friends and family. “Since we’re having a destination wedding, minimizing physical gifts makes things simpler, and not everyone feels drawn to contribute to a honeymoon,” says Eliza Palasz. Palasz and her fiancé, Patrick Rooney, have planned a … Read more
Have you ever pushed your child to sign up for soccer because all the other parents did? Or gotten mad at them for a bad grade because you worry about what the teacher thinks? You might need to check your ego at the door if you answered yes to any of those questions. Ego parenting … Read more
A “rip-off” event billed Monster Truck Mayhem has been compared to another Willy Wonka-style fiasco after it featured only one monster truck – which broke down. Angry spectators are demanding refunds after saying the “shambolic” show in Worcester was also marred by traffic chaos, overpriced food and lack of attractions. Organisers have since been flooded … Read more
Come again? Orgasms aren’t just for pleasure or procreation. They’re biologically designed to enhance a long-lasting bond between sex partners, a groundbreaking study asserts. Researchers from the University of Texas at Austin used groundbreaking technology to examine the brain activity of prairie voles — small, monogamous rodents — during and after orgasm. The team, led … Read more
UnlockThis article is free to access. Why? A new long-covid study based on the experiences of nearly 100,000 participants provides powerful evidence that many people do not fully recover months after being infected with the coronavirus. The Scottish study found that between six and 18 months after infection, 1 in 20 people had not recovered … Read more