Here’s some food for thought — literally. Teens who eat a junk-food diet consisting of sugar and high fat could suffer from long-lasting brain damage — specifically memory impairment, according to a recent study done on rats from the University of Southern California. Researchers fed rats a high-fat diet, then ran them through a series … Read more
At first glance, you might think that with around a dozen movies to his credit, Quentin Dupieux is finally settling down. The French director’s latest takes place entirely inside a Parisian theater, during a play — we are far from superheroes with a giant rat for a boss (“Smoking Causes Coughing”), time-travel passages (“Incredible But … Read more
Some fliers are nervous to travel aboard Boeing aircraft following a stream of flight problems in the last three months say they try to book flights on other planes while others say they’ve turned to prayer or medications to get through their trips. The shift in response toward Boeing took off in January after a … Read more
Those morning stretches and at-home pilates might not be enough as one doctor shared an exercise that could determine your lifespan. NBC News medical contributor Dr. Natalie Azar shared with the TODAY show on March 8 that a participant’s ability to perform the physical activity would dictate their life expectancy. Azar, also a Clinical Associate … Read more
I’m worried about the company I work for. It’s a startup and they are having financial issues, so I’d like to jump ship rather than go down with it. In a job interview, is it OK for me to say that’s the main reason I’m looking for a new job? Unfortunately, that’s more common than … Read more
They were seeing the color red. Actresses Taraji P. Henson and Danielle Brooks have credited Oprah Winfrey for coming to their aid as the actresses described subpar conditions on the new “The Color Purple” set. “I remember when we first came in and we were doing rehearsal and they put us all in the same … Read more
Six in 10 Americans say their sleep routines feel different during the winter than in other seasons. That’s according to a survey of 2,000 U.S. adults, commissioned by Mattress Firm and conducted by OnePoll between Sept. 26 and Sept. 29, as reported by SWNS. Respondents are also more willing to make sacrifices for better sleep. Nearly half of … Read more
For the 30% of children who have problems falling or staying asleep — their genes may be to blame. That’s according to a 15-year study recently published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, which found that certain genetic variants can have an impact on children’s sleep quality and quantity. Researchers from the Department … Read more
The obesity drug Wegovy can reduce the risk of severe heart problems by 20%, a pivotal study finds, paving the way for applications far beyond weight loss. “It moves from a kind of therapy that reduces body weight to a therapy that reduces cardiovascular events,” said Dr. Michael Lincoff, the study’s lead author and a heart expert … Read more
YouTubeTV experienced a lot of streaming problems Sunday, and Bally Sports’ app was not working Monday night. Co-hosts Andrew Marchand and John Ourand dive into what those two problems say about where and how streaming fits into the current state of sports media. Andrew Marchand (l) and John Ourand (r).NY Post In other topics, Marchand … Read more
If a teenager is wrestling with emotional issues, maybe they’re suffering from “social jet lag.” Social jet lag is the difference between our body’s natural sleep needs (or chronotype) and the time that social tasks — including social media — keep us awake. Health experts have now found that late-night screen time is a primary … Read more
It’s her prerogative. On Monday, an explosive trailer was released for an upcoming TV special that will investigate Britney Spears’ life just 1½ years after her conservatorship was lifted. The special, titled “TMZ Investigates: Britney Spears: The Price of Freedom,” reportedly will give viewers an inside look into the 41-year-old pop star’s marriage to Sam … Read more
Intermittent fasting is a popular diet trend that many celebrities including Jennifer Aniston, Nicole Kidman, Cameron Diaz and Mark Wahlberg practice. But research published in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences suggests that the dieting technique can cause fertility issues. A new study suggests that intermittent fasting could possibly be beneficial … Read more
This might be the breast choice for your children. Babies who are breastfed for their first six weeks of life are less likely to have behavioral problems or special educational needs, according to a new study. The study, published in the journal Plos Medicine, looked at the relationship between breastfeeding infants and special educational needs. … Read more
Lauren Sanchez – a voluptuous, helipcopter flying, Emmy-winning television host —caught the world’s attention when her relationship with billionaire Jeff Bezos went public in 2019. The pair share a historic Beverly Hills home they bought in 2020 from media mogul David Geffen for a whopping $165 million. They also have a house in Seattle, and … Read more
Well, this is a new wrinkle to getting older. People who look older than they actually are could be more prone to developing age-related conditions such as cataracts and osteoporosis, according to a new study published Tuesday in the British Journal of Dermatology. “In other words, if you look younger than you are, then the … Read more
They say you are the company you keep — and “The View” co-host Sunny Hostin is calling out what she declares Kanye West’s inexcusable ties to racists and anti-Semites. Hostin made the claim during the show’s lively “Hot Topics” segment on Monday, during which the panel condemned former president Donald Trump for hosting West and … Read more
The rising temperatures caused by climate change are contributing to an increase in migraines and neurological problems, it was revealed on Wednesday. A new study found climate change was linked to an increase in symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, dementia, and multiple sclerosis, according to the American Academy of Neurology. American Academy of Neurology included the … Read more
When small things really blow your mind it’s usually a sign, you’re onto something good; at least this was the case when a friend of mine whom I will dub the Vaseline Master, enlightened me with a plethora of uses for the petroleum jelly substance, marketed to heal dry skin. While it can also raise an eyebrow or … Read more
Summary: A father’s level of stress during the first few months of their child’s life impacts the emotional and behavioral development of their child at age two. Source: King’s College London New research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King’s College London with the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare and … Read more