Turns out humans could use a little hibernation in the winter. A study published Friday in the peer-reviewed journal Frontiers in Neuroscience found that in the winter, people with sleep deficiencies experience longer REM (rapid eye movement) sleep — a stage of deep sleep associated with dreaming and memory — compared to warmer months because … Read more
If you thought the resurgence of Y2K fashion was going to be limited to thinner eyebrows and lower jeans, then think again — some trends may be a little more permanent. While a lower-back tattoo — or a “tramp stamp,” as they are colloquially named — has been synonymous with a somewhat trashier lifestyle of … Read more
Half of Americans said there’s not enough time in the holiday season to do everything they want to do (52%), according to new research. A survey asked 2,000 U.S. adults about how they spend their time during the holiday season and found that 52% try to fit in as many festive activities as possible. This … Read more
A Florida woman is suing the parent company of Velveeta’s microwavable Shells & Cheese cups after claiming it takes longer to prepare the meal than the 3 1/2 minutes the box label says. Amanda Ramirez of Hialeah is listed as the plaintiff in the $5 million class-action lawsuit that was filed against Kraft Heinz Foods Company on Nov. … Read more
Daryl Hannah’s back is back! Comic Book Resources is reporting that Disney+ has restored Daryl Hannah’s nude derriere in the 1984 rom-com “Splash” after the streamer used CGI to cover her partially-exposed backside with fake hair. The original version has been reinstated as part of a 4K upgrade of “Splash” — but now it’s behind … Read more
After Adidas ended its longtime partnership with Kanye West because of his anti-Semitic comments, the former billionaire is going door to door to other major shoe brands. The 45-year-old father of four paid an unplanned visit to Skechers corporate offices in Los Angeles Wednesday — much to the dismay of the company. Skechers issued a … Read more
Kanye West has lost his status as a billionaire after Adidas ended a lucrative Yeezy apparel deal in response to his series of bizarre anti-Semitic meltdowns, according to Forbes. Of West’s estimated $2 billion fortune, a whopping $1.5 billion was attributable to his relationship with Adidas, Forbes said on Tuesday. The loss of the deal … Read more
Anne Hathaway is opening up about “Hatha-hate.” Hathaway faced harsh criticism after winning the Oscar for best supporting actress in “Les Misérables” in 2013, with people questioning her persona and calling her “annoying.” The actress became the butt of the joke all over the internet, with the New York Times even publishing an article titled … Read more
MADRID, Spain — They say money can’t buy happiness, but groundbreaking new research out of Spain suggests wealth can promote a longer life. Scientists from several groups within the Epidemiology and Public Health Area (CIBERESP) of the Networking Biomedical Research Centre (CIBER-ISCIII) report poorer people live between three and four years less than wealthier individuals. … Read more
According to a new study, drinking two to three cups of coffee a day is linked with a longer lifespan and a lower risk of cardiovascular disease. Drinking two to three cups of coffee a day is associated with a longer lifespan and a lower risk of cardiovascular disease compared with avoiding coffee. This is … Read more
Photo: Shutterstock (Shutterstock) Coffee: still tasty, and still apparently good for us. A study out this week suggests that light to moderate consumption of decaffeinated, ground, and instant coffee can be linked to a lower risk of dying early and developing cardiovascular disease. As is often the case, though, these findings alone can’t confirm a … Read more
It turns out that drinking a few cups of coffee each day may actually do more than just give you a jolt at work — it might even help you live longer. Two to three cups of coffee a day is associated with increased longevity and a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, a new study … Read more
(The Hill) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention no longer recommends universal masking in health care settings, unless the facilities are in areas of high COVID-19 transmission. The agency quietly issued the updates as part of an overhaul to its infection control guidance for health workers published late Friday afternoon. It marks a … Read more
One of the most common arguments against embracing a growth mindset — the perspective that we can be what we work to become — is genetics: that we are what we are, and no matter what we do or how hard we try, we will never really be able to change. That we just don’t … Read more
Nowadays, the concept of a low sugar and no-sugar diet is very popular. Many people are beginning to pay attention to reducing sugar intake in their diet, and are even implementing a “zero sugar” diet to some extent. However, a recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found that sugar … Read more
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If you pride yourself on staying up late to watch TV or catch up on reading and other tasks, you might want to flip your schedule a bit. New research suggests that night owls may be more likely to develop heart disease or diabetes than early birds. People who get up early in the morning … Read more
It took more than two decades for “Jane” to come forward about the sexual abuse she suffered at the hands of her godfather, R&B superstar R. Kelly. And in the end, a federal jury in Chicago believed her. They believed her testimony that she was the one on the graphic videos directed by the Grammy-winning … Read more