If you’re outgoing but hate mingling in groups and making small talk —there’s now a name for this personality type

If you’re outgoing but hate mingling in groups and making small talk —there’s now a name for this personality type

If you’re a chatty Kathy who enjoys deep conversations but hates small talk and group settings — you’re not an outcast, you’re just an otrovert.  That’s not a typo. It’s a real term. Unlike introverts, who prefer solitude, and extroverts who thrive in group settings — otroverts are independent thinkers who would rather sit back … Read more

Instant noodle technique sparks discussion — and reveals a truth about your personality

Instant noodle technique sparks discussion — and reveals a truth about your personality

A cup of two-minute noodles has a reputation for its ease and low culinary skill requirement, but it turns out the little styrofoam cup of goodness has been dividing Aussies into one of two categories. Right under our noses, the instant meal has decided if we follow the rules or if we break them. It … Read more

5 early dementia signs people often miss — and why it matters

5 early dementia signs people often miss — and why it matters

You might want to think twice before chalking grandma’s “senior moments” up to getting older. More than 10 million people around the world are diagnosed with dementia each year, but studies show symptoms often begin to appear long before the condition is officially recognized. Still, a 2023 Alzheimer’s Society survey found that one in three … Read more

Erin Andrews fires back at sports personalities after holiday comments backlash

Erin Andrews fires back at sports personalities after holiday comments backlash

Erin Andrews had time. The veteran Fox Sports sideline reporter responded to multiple members of the media who weighed in on recent remarks she made on the “Calm Down” podcast about sacrificing holidays and other milestones for her work. While answering fan-submitted questions during Monday’s episode, Andrews explained things she’s missed out on in her … Read more

Dog owners swear their pet’s personality mirrors their own: survey

Dog owners swear their pet’s personality mirrors their own: survey

Eight in 10 dog owners think it was genuinely fate that they were matched with their dog, according to new research. And it may be more than just fate matching us with our pets; results showed our personalities very often match, too. That’s according to a survey examining the connection between 2,000 owners and their … Read more

The age when your brain functions at its best is actually older than you think

The age when your brain functions at its best is actually older than you think

Good news for your golden years. Our physical strength, skin elasticity and fertility may all peak when we’re young — but new research has determined that the best years for our brains are actually much later in life. Published in the journal Intelligence, this study focused on measurable, enduring psychological traits that have a direct … Read more

Psychopaths are very good at this type of dating, experts warn

Psychopaths are very good at this type of dating, experts warn

Living the “fast life” says more about a person than their proclivity for risk-taking. How do you tell if your man’s a psychopath? They’ve got an amazing online game, apparently. German scientists have revealed that those who have a high hookup rate on dating apps are more likely to be psychopaths. The team asked nearly … Read more

Here’s what your kid’s birth order says about their personality

Here’s what your kid’s birth order says about their personality

Ever looked at your kids and thought, “How did they all come from the same womb?” Turns out, birth order might have something to do with it. Psychologists have long studied how your place in the family lineup can influence everything from personality to career choices – and while it’s not an exact science, the stereotypes? Alarmingly accurate. Firstborn: The mini-adult in training If … Read more

These 5 personality traits can predict what kind of exercise you prefer — including the best workout for anxious people

These 5 personality traits can predict what kind of exercise you prefer — including the best workout for anxious people

So much for nama-staying in bed. Exercise is said to be the best habit for aging well — even a lazy, five-minute workout can improve muscle strength and heart health. But if you’re struggling to get going, a new study suggests that aligning your fitness routine with your personality type can significantly improve the odds … Read more

Are you a Cancer? Here’s everything you need to know about your zodiac sign

Are you a Cancer? Here’s everything you need to know about your zodiac sign

High tides and wild mood swings, let’s talk Cancer. Ruling the skies from roughly June 21 – July 22, and the bulk of the summer months in the Northern Hemisphere, Cancer energy is intuitive, creative, emotionally heightened, and decidedly defensive. Cancer folk are symbolized by the crab, a creature with two physical states: the hard-shelled … Read more

Scientists pinpoint key attribute of people who have more willpower — how to get it yourself

Scientists pinpoint key attribute of people who have more willpower — how to get it yourself

Forget the fountain of youth — researchers in Norway believe they have found the recipe for success. Two professors from Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) set out to determine which personality traits are needed to become good at something. Their study found that those with more willpower tend to also have an important … Read more

How you decorate your Christmas tree can reveal who you really are

How you decorate your Christmas tree can reveal who you really are

Next stop, tinseltown! December is upon us — time to put up the tree and pull the dusty box (or boxes) marked “Xmas” out of the crawl space.  But, one expert suggests, before you decorate the traditional conifer — or conifer-like plastic apparatus, whatever you’re into — take a moment to ask yourself if your tree is … Read more

Here’s what your snack choice says about your personality: study

Here’s what your snack choice says about your personality: study

Perhaps this is why you have a “sweet” demeanor. Scientists have found that people with a sweet tooth generally boast a more amiable disposition, per a study published in the Journal of Research In Personality. “Research has shown that a preference for sweet foods is associated with agreeableness,” reads the study, which was compiled by … Read more

Exclusive | Pets strut their stuff at NYFW charity show: ‘They have very big personalities’

Exclusive | Pets strut their stuff at NYFW charity show: ‘They have very big personalities’

Meow out the way, these dogs are renaming the catwalk the dog-walk. Elysian Impact held its second annual Catwalk Furbaby fashion show on Thursday, showcasing over 20 models paired with posh pooches wearing designer brands from Tommy Hilfiger to Nicole Miller. “I’ve never walked a runway in my life, and now I’m doing it with … Read more

How somebody sits on the couch can tell you what kind of a person they are — which type are you dating?

How somebody sits on the couch can tell you what kind of a person they are — which type are you dating?

Want to find out what kind of person you’re dating? Look to the couch. One psychologist is saying that the way a person positions themselves on a sofa can offer subtle cues as to their personality type. Dr. Rebekah Wanic analyzed a range of different postures and found which styles of seating show a need … Read more

Are you a Gemini? Everything you need to know about your zodiac sign

Are you a Gemini? Everything you need to know about your zodiac sign

Twin for the win, let’s talk Gemini. On Monday, May 20 at 8:59 AM EST, the sun enters Gemini where it will reign until June 20th. The energy of this sign is quicksilver chaos, exciting to be around, and challenging to live within.   Bridging the seasonal gap between spring and summer, Gemini is a mutable … Read more

Color-obsessed woman on TikTok makes orange her entire personality: ‘I don’t chase, I attract’

Color-obsessed woman on TikTok makes orange her entire personality: ‘I don’t chase, I attract’

Sheri Scott is a 37-year-old content creator, business strategist and personal “dopamine dresser” living in Margate, England who is obsessed with the color orange. Source link #Colorobsessed #woman #TikTok #orange #entire #personality #dont #chase #attract

Dear Abby: My younger boyfriend and his new girlfriend live with me — he won’t have sex with me anymore

Dear Abby: My younger boyfriend and his new girlfriend live with me — he won’t have sex with me anymore

DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend is 18 years younger than I am. Our relationship hasn’t been perfect, but I love him to death. Unfortunately, I’m going through menopause and have all the side effects. Long story short, he found another girl. It was just supposed to be for sex, and he told me he wouldn’t get … Read more

Ozempic use appears to be changing people’s personalities —experts think they know why

Ozempic use appears to be changing people’s personalities —experts think they know why

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

Melissa Stark, Andrew Siciliano out at NFL Network as outlet cuts four personalities

Melissa Stark, Andrew Siciliano out at NFL Network as outlet cuts four personalities

NFL Network is parting ways with four on-air talents in Melissa Stark, Andrew Siciliano, James Palmer and Will Selva, according to The Athletic. These cuts continue recent cost-effective maneuvers by the league’s media outlet. Melissa Stark is out at NFL Network. @melissastark/X “As is normal course of business this time of year, we are evaluating … Read more