The GLP-1 PR has been a little too good. Everyone knows the drugs lead to rapid weight loss — including participants in supposedly “blind” drug trials. So now, when those participants don’t drop pounds, they drop out. Pharmaceutical manufacturers are reporting widespread instances of patients quitting their clinical trials prematurely once they realize they’ve been … Read more
In a T-rrible slump? As the primary male sex hormone, testosterone is essential for maintaining libido, erectile function, bone density and muscle mass. Men generally reach peak testosterone in their late teens to early 20s before levels slowly decline after age 30 or 40. Some 40% of men 45 and older suffer from low T, … Read more
Power down the play. Video games can be a fun way to relax and turn off your brain, and with 61% of Americans ages 5 to 90 report they play video games for at least an hour each week. But all that game time can add up, as new research shows how excessive game play can be … Read more
Your cough and runny nose may have only lasted a few days — but COVID’s hidden effects on your little swimmers may impact your unborn children for years to come. Research published earlier this year linked COVID-19 infections to poor sperm quality, including lower sperm count, motility and percentage of “grade A sperms.” But a … Read more
Here’s some food for thought. The brain requires a steady supply of nutrients, antioxidants and healthy fats to perform well. Foods like fatty fish, fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and seeds have been shown to support brain structure, function and memory. On the flip side, constant consumption of high-fat junk food can harm the brain’s … Read more
Sweat dreams? While trying to get ripped is an admirable goal, new research reveals that doing it at night might just be muscling into your REM cycle. High-intensity workouts four hours or less before bed were linked to poorer sleep quality, later bedtimes and a higher resting heart rate. While you may know that working … Read more
Turns out grandma was right. Most of us are too busy trying to lose weight and achieve optimal gut health to care too much about our posture. But — according to Kristianne Egbert, certified professional ergonomist with Briotix — it’s more important to your health than you might think. Poor posture can lead to tense muscles, … Read more
Whatamess. A Texas man is suing Whataburger for an eye-popping amount, claiming that they served him onions despite his requests that they withhold them from his meal. Demery Ardell Wilson outlined his beef in a petition filed April 25 in Texas’ 269th Judicial District Court of Harris Count, Today.com reported. In it, the plaintiff accused … Read more
Give thanks for the good thangs. Saying the word “Thanksgiving” may seem straightforward, but Turkey Day’s official name bears a different utterance depending on where you are in the US, according to a study by online language learning platform Preply. “While there is no one correct way to say ‘Thanksgiving,’ there are regional differences which … Read more
New York restaurant owners have a tip for lawmakers: don’t change the rules about wait staff gratuity. A whopping 95% of restaurateurs oppose a legislative campaign to eliminate the tip credit system that allows owners to pay wait staff who earn tips less than minimum wage, according to a new survey by the NYC Hospitality … Read more
How low can you go? One woman on TikTok revealed that after she found out that her boyfriend had cheated on her (twice!), she dropped all of his college classes and messed with his bank accounts to cause overdraft fees. In the video, which she has since deleted, user Rikki Jump had stitched her 50-second … Read more