Kitchen aid? A new study out of Japan found that older adults who practice a key mealtime habit might lower their risk of dementia by anywhere from 30 to almost 70%. In fact, if they’re beginners with low skills, the benefit is even greater. The World Health Organization estimated that in 2021, there were 57 … Read more
Maeve O’Neil, a 19-year-old freshman at George Washington University, knew she was sick — but had no idea just how dire it had become. It was seeing a dramatic spike in her respiratory rate, resting heart rate and body temperature through her device that gave her the courage to get it checked out — before … Read more
That paycheck has a lot of zeros in it. Pilots’ paychecks vary depending on the airline they work for and the hours they’ve flown in a given year. According to an American Airlines captain’s paystub that was later shared on X (formerly Twitter), pilots’ earning potential is so high, it’ll cause most people to rethink … Read more
KISS frontman Gene Simmons downplayed politics during an interview with CNN on Sunday, and urged Americans to stop worrying about their neighbors’ political beliefs. “It’s nobody’s business who you support,” Simmons told Manu Raju on CNN’s “Inside Politics.” “Nowadays, people engage in, ‘So are you pro or,’ and my first question is, ‘Who the f— are you? … Read more
A mom has angered thousands after revealing her unique approach to children’s birthday party gifts, or rather, a lack thereof. In a viral video, which features the Perth woman sitting in the back seat of a car, she proudly shows off her “present” for a children’s birthday party: a bag filled with rags, cleaning supplies, tea … Read more
BB Smalls wasn’t looking for a free ride when she signed on as a nanny to Hollywood honchos, globally-renowned rock stars and bigwig billionaires. But free first-class flights to Bora Bora, $100,000 rooms at the St. Regis Resort and bougie boating excursions along the Amalfi Coast are exactly what she got — not to mention … Read more
The cost of living crisis has made most people reevaluate their spending, and a young Aussie has pointed out the common cheap act that is costing us more in the long run. Maddie Langshaw, 26, was earning more than $100,000 working full-time in social media and marketing when she decided to start her slow fashion … Read more
Bill Belichick and girlfriend Jordon Hudson are shaking off the critics when it comes to their love story. With all eyes consistently on the couple, an insider told the Daily Mail this week how the constant chatter surrounding Belichick, 73, and Hudson, “acts as a fuel for their relationship and makes them even more in … Read more
It wasn’t a quiet place for John Krasinski after Emily Blunt learned he was People’s Sexiest Man Alive. The “Office” alum, 45, teased that his wife was “very excited” by the news, and she isn’t going to let it go anytime soon. “I think it’s going to make me do more household chores,” Krasinski told People in his cover story. … Read more
She’s not just a pretty face! Queen of country pop Shania Twain wasn’t impressed with Brad Pitt — but she certainly served when she walked the red carpet at the People’s Country Choice Awards on Thursday night in a sparking denim two-piece. The 59-year-old turned heads with a 60s-style blonde bombshell coiffure that brought out her … Read more
movie review THE LIFE OF CHUCK Running time: 110 minutes. Not yet rated. “Life is very long,” wrote T. S. Eliot. So is “The Life of Chuck,” horror maestro Mike Flanagan’s sap-fest that premiered last week at the Toronto International Film Festival. Based on Stephen King’s not-at-all-scary short story, the one-note tale unfolds backward in … Read more
We already know increased access to working from home and flexible working arrangements has had a hugely positive impact on the lives of many people. Remote and hybrid work becoming the norm has reduced stress and burnout among employees by allowing them to achieve a healthier work-life balance. But it seems the uptick in flexible … Read more
He thought it was just plane disrespectful. An irate passenger caused a scene after refusing to leave a plane that he was double-booked on, as seen in a video going viral online. “Don’t be disrespectful, is my money worthless?” declared the unnamed flyer during the hour-long standoff, which occurred on an Avianca flight from Los … Read more
Well, that’s rich. While it’s true that the uber-wealthy don’t share the same mundane problems as their lower-class counterparts, it turns out their “rich people problems” include the same spectrum of negative emotions as the rest of us — not that New Yorkers have any sympathy for them. The upper class commonly struggles with a … Read more
Move over, Ozempic finger, Ozempic face and Ozempic butt — say hello to Ozempic personality. The latest transformative outcome of the buzzy weight loss drug may be the most profound yet, with a growing number of patients claiming that the GLP-1 medication — and others like it — have caused anxiety, depression and suicidal ideation, even as … Read more
The director Vera Drew got in hot water making this DC Comics-inspired origin story about a transgender simulacrum of the Joker, Batman’s frozen-smile nemesis. A disclaimer that now starts the film calls it an unauthorized parody, and any trademark infringement “was not done intentionally.” Drew’s fearless but illicit approach to filmmaking tracks the film itself: … Read more
Vera Drew never received a cease-and-desist letter. She would like to be very clear on that point. Drew headed to the Toronto International Film Festival in 2022, newly acquired passport in hand, just a half-hour after finishing the final (or so she thought) cut of “The People’s Joker.” The chaotic, crowdsourced movie reframed Batman’s best-known … Read more
To be the pinnacle of health from head to toe, try the latest fitness fad: toe spacers. Wearing too-tight shoes or high heels can crowd your piggies, and, over time, lead to pain, balance issues and deformities, such as bunions and hammer toes. To counteract such problems, toe spacers — which separate the individual toes to … Read more
Esther Rodriguez Villegas, a professor at Imperial College London and founder of the London-based medical technology company Acurable, is sharing common health and well-being issues that can result from sleep apnea — a problem that can be disruptive for both sufferers as well as their loved ones. One of these risks is cardiovascular disease. The sudden and frequent drops … Read more
Travis Kelce is adding more hardware to his already stacked collection. The Chiefs tight end, 34, was named Athlete of the Year on Sunday during the 2024 People’s Choice Awards at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif., one week after Kansas City topped the San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl. Though Kelce wasn’t … Read more