How old are you — on the inside? While everyone knows their chronological age, medical experts often speak in terms of biological or “phenotypic” age, which measures factors like metabolism, inflammation and organ function. Doctors now find that having good cardiovascular health can slow the pace of biological aging and reduce the risk of age-related … Read more
A home gardener from Ontario, Canada, harvested an 8-foot, 4.79-inch zucchini in his garden and it could be crowned the longest on record. Henry D’Angela applied to Guinness World Records to have the gigantic vegetable certified as the longest in the world. “I didn’t start out to grow the longest,” D’Angela told ThoroldToday. “It just happened … Read more
It was a not-so-happy meal. An enraged McDonald’s customer says the fast food franchise is no longer affordable for ordinary Americans, calling the company’s contemporary prices “crazy.” “So, I get there’s a labor shortage, I get there’s wage increases and a number of other things,” Idaho man Christopher Olive began in a viral TikTok clip, … Read more
The Food and Drug Administration may ban the use of brominated vegetable oil (BVO) in food, the agency announced in a statement on Thursday. The organization “proposed to revoke the regulation authorizing” its use and declared that “the intended use of BVO in food is no longer considered safe,” citing studies conducted in collaboration with … Read more
She couldn’t bottle up this hack any longer. A TikToker revealed a genius way to keep your vino fresh: Fasten a plastic sports cap from a water bottle to the mouth of the wine bottle. “I don’t know who needs to hear this but… you can use water bottle lids on WINE BOTTLES,” the content … Read more
Dorothy Parker’s ghost spooked guests at New York City’s landmark Algonquin Hotel for more than 50 years — then suddenly went silent in 2020. Local historians suggest the literary icon’s restless spirit desperately called in agony from the beyond, until her dishonored earthly remains were buried with respect beside her family in the Bronx. Among other … Read more
British director Richard Curtis may be the king of rom-coms, helming classics such as “Love Actually,” “Bridget Jones’ Diary” and “Notting Hill,” however, Curtis, 66, has expressed regret over the lack of diversity, as well as body-shaming jokes he’s used in his works. The screenwriter was interviewed by his daughter, Scarlett, at the Times and … Read more
At the press of a button, you too can have longer-looking legs. No need to visit some pricey Turkish chop shop to make one’s legs look longer. Cosmetics gurus have devised a much cheaper method of “lengthening” their stems — by applying an adhesive belly button. The way it works is stumpy simply stick this … Read more
Worth a shot? Beverly Hills-based plastic surgeon Dr. Sarmela Sunder is revealing a quite simple way to make Botox injections last longer. In a TikTok that has attracted nearly 17,000 views since March, Sunder touts the benefits of the mineral zinc. “If you love the effects of Botox and you want it to last longer, … Read more
Sharon Osbourne is off the Ozempic train — because she’s “too skinny” now. The 70-year-old fiery TV personality got candid about using Hollywood’s go-to weight loss drug, which she claims resulted in her dropping 30 pounds earlier this year. Although the drug is intended for those with Type 2 diabetes, the famed manager has no shame … Read more
You can’t blame it on the alcohol anymore. We’ve all been there — eyeing the stranger across the bar who looks a little too good after downing a few brews. Sober, they’d never be your type. But after one too many, maybe… The phenomenon — when someone appears much more attractive to a person who’s … Read more
“Barbie” is no longer the box office doll now that “Blue Beetle” quickly crawled its way to the top. The DC Comics flick took home $10 million on its opening night Friday, according to IMDB’s Box Office Mojo. The Post called the superhero movie — which stars Xolo Maridueña of “Cobra Kai” fame — “refreshingly spry.” … Read more
If you’re not meeting your goal of 10,000 steps per day, don’t sweat it. The number of steps a person needs to walk every day in order to see health benefits is lower than previously thought, a new study suggests. The study, published Wednesday in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, found that at least … Read more
The average life expectancy in the U.S. has dipped to 76.4 years, according to December data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) — but many medical professionals believe people can extend their longevity by adopting certain lifestyle habits. Dr. Brett Osborn, a board-certified neurosurgeon in West Palm Beach, Florida, is also the founder … Read more
A federal judge on Thursday dismissed a lawsuit accusing Kraft Heinz of misleading consumers by promising it takes only 3-1/2 minutes to prepare a cup of microwavable Velveeta macaroni and cheese. US District Judge Beth Bloom in Miami said consumer Amanda Ramirez lacked standing to pursue the proposed $5 million class action or force Kraft Heinz to change its packaging. … Read more
A recently surfaced video of Rachel Zegler, who plays the titular character in the upcoming live-action remake of “Snow White,” has sparked controversy after the actress revealed how the new Disney film would differ from the 1937 animated classic. In the 2022 D23 Expo Variety interview clip, Zegler and “Wonder Woman” actress Gal Gadot discussed how the … Read more
Chrissy Teigen is feeling well rested — sort of — after her first colonoscopy Wednesday. “I just woke up from my colonoscopy and I feel great,” the “Chrissy’s Court” host told her social media fans. “But it took like 20 minutes. I honestly wish it took longer, because it was a good nap.” Teigen, 37, … Read more
Want to live longer? Just breathe less oxygen. Scientists at Massachusetts General Hospital have discovered living in a state of hypoxia — low oxygen in the tissues — may actually prolong lifespans. In the study, published in PLOS Biology, researchers studied the theory on fast-aging mice, finding rodents living in “chronic hypoxia” — or with 11% … Read more
The World Health Organization said Friday that COVID-19 no longer qualifies as a global emergency, marking a symbolic end to the devastating coronavirus pandemic that triggered once-unthinkable lockdowns, upended economies worldwide and killed at least 7 million people worldwide. WHO said that even though the emergency phase was over, the pandemic hasn’t come to an … Read more
He’s just a big ol’ loser. A German man lost a whopping 360 pounds – and he’s sharing his own tips and tricks for others to get healthy. Michael Mehler, 38, used to tip the scale at over 570 pounds, and wore an 10XL shirt. He decided that it was time for things to change … Read more