Intense cold can shock the body — but it might also be able to help you fall asleep and stay that way. A new study from researchers at the University of Montreal and the University of Poitiers found that spending just five minutes in a frigid chamber cooled to a bone-chilling negative 130 degrees Fahrenheit … Read more
In the Northern Hemisphere, leaves leave their suicide notes of color, the air cools, bones creak, birds depart, days dim and promotional materials keen towards the pumpkin-spiced and cider-logged. It’s fall, my babies, and the hungry heart of Libra season is upon us, a time when we’re all called to examine our roles as partners, … Read more
Grumpy Ben. A source revealed that Ben Affleck’s “erratic mood swings” contributed to his split from Jennifer Lopez, who recently filed for divorce from her husband after two years of marriage. “The truth is there was a great deal of love but also unfortunately what became clear were Ben’s erratic mood swings that he couldn’t … Read more
Ryan Sutter recognizes that he caused a stir on social media when he was posting about his absent wife Trista Sutter. Last month, Ryan, 49, alarmed fans with his cryptic Instagram posts about missing Trista, 51, when she was off the grid for about two weeks. Trista eventually resurfaced and clarified that she was fine, … Read more
If you’re feeling down, donut grab that pastry for comfort. Consuming too much sugar can cause your blood sugar to spike and then crash, spurring feelings of sluggishness and exhaustion. Instead, dietitians are revealing six healthy foods that can lift your spirits — pumpkin seeds, fatty fish, avocados, oranges, dark leafy greens, and dark chocolate. … Read more
An Idaho woman experiencing severe mood swings thought she had a brain tumor — it turns out she has early-onset dementia. “I had so much trouble regulating my emotions. I’d become so furious over things I usually wouldn’t be angry about, like people correcting me if I said something wrong,” explained Jana Nelson, 53, to … Read more
If you’re moody and you know it, eat these foods. The third Monday in January — Blue Monday — has been named the most depressing day of the year. The day corresponds with seasonal affective disorder, a type of depression spurred by shorter days and less daylight. Studies have shown that what you eat can … Read more
This is bananas! If you’re looking for a simple way to increase your nutritional intake, all you have to do is have a banana a day. The fruit has a long list of nutrients, such as potassium, vitamin C, vitamin B6, fiber and more. The good news is that bananas are easy to add to … Read more
It should be a rapturous time in Hollywood. Writers have been back at their keyboards for a month, having negotiated a strike-ending deal so favorable that it seemed to leave even them a bit gobsmacked. On Wednesday, the actors’ union said it had negotiated a tentative contract of its own, all but ending its 118-day … Read more
Have you ever noticed a boost in your mood during the summer? This is extremely common and there are tons of reasons why. Cold weather has its positive moments, such as the sight of a light dusting of snow over the trees and cozying up by the fireplace at night; but for a lot of … Read more
Nearly a third of dog owners claim they can immediately pick up on their pet’s different moods (28%), according to new research. A survey of 2,000 dog owners found that after being around their furry friends for so long, pet parents know when their dog is happy when they wag their tail (28%), jump on … Read more
Father knows best. Julio Iglesias Jr. revealed Tuesday while appearing on Tamron Hall’s talk show to promote his new album “Under the Covers,” that he uses his dad’s love songs to “get in the mood” with his model girlfriend Vivi Di Domenico. “Especially on a holiday like today, when you have romance in your DNA, … Read more
Summary: Children of mothers who experience more negative moods as a result of postpartum depression during the first two months of their child’s life have less mature processing of speech sounds at the age of six months. Source: Max Planck Institute Up to 70 percent of mothers develop postnatal depressive mood, also known as baby … Read more