We all could use a little help. Kaley Cuoco has revealed she and fiancé Tom Pelphrey are in couples therapy as they raise their young daughter. And Cuoco, 38, thinks all couples should follow her lead. The “Big Bang Theory” star spoke about parenting on the Nov. 25 episode of “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.” … Read more
Today’s parents are reinventing what it means to rely on their “village” when it comes to raising a child, new research finds. According to a survey of 2,000 parents of children ages 0-6, 78% agree that the definition of a village— or their community and support system— is different today than when they were growing … Read more
When Brooklyn photographer Winnie Au lost her rescue dog — a Corgi named Tartine — to cancer about a decade ago, she was struck by how expensive the medical costs were. She decided she wanted to help raise money for needy animals with acute health issues. “We were lucky at the time and had pet … Read more
Ultra-processed foods have long held a bad reputation for having lots of calories, sugar, fat and salt — now, UK researchers have identified the four types most likely to lead to Type 2 diabetes. The highest-risk UPFs are savory snacks, animal-based products such as processed meats, ready-to-eat meals and beverages sweetened by sugar or an … Read more
No sugarcoating this news. Consuming sugary or artificially sweetened drinks and processed meats may raise your risk of heart disease, according to a Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health study published this week in The Lancet. The researchers tracked the ultra-processed food (UPF) intake of more than 200,000 health professionals and followed up with … Read more
This news will dampen some spirits — a new study finds that certain alcoholic beverages can raise the risk of developing gout, a painful form of arthritis. Men who booze at least five times a week have a two-fold higher risk of gout than those drinking less than once a week, according to researchers from … Read more
Too much coffee can be a latte for the heart to handle, with a new study linking over 400 milligrams of caffeine a day to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease even for otherwise healthy people. “Regular caffeine consumption could disturb the parasympathetic system, leading to elevated blood pressure and heart rates,” explained lead study … Read more
This could be a wake-up call for people whose sleep habits vary from night to night. A new study from Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston links very irregular sleep patterns to a 34% greater diabetes risk than steady slumber. “Our findings underscore the importance of consistent sleep patterns as a strategy to reduce Type … Read more
LOS ANGELES — Some of Hollywood’s brightest stars headlined a fundraiser for President Joe Biden that took in a record $30 million-plus for a Democratic candidate, according to his campaign, in hopes of energizing would-be supporters for a White House contest they said may rank among the most consequential in U.S. history. George Clooney, Julia Roberts and Barbra Streisand were among … Read more
The West is best. New data has revealed which American cities are the optimal places to raise kids in 2024 as inflation continues to slice through peoples’ savings. And out of the 182 metropolitan areas analyzed by WalletHub, only four East Coast areas scratched the top 25 — none of which is in the Northeast. … Read more
A career coach has revealed the five ways women can secure a pay raise — including showing your boss your value to the company and having research to back it up. Melissa Stone, 44, is a HR professional with over 20 years experience. Now, Melissa is revealing the secrets of the trade and telling women … Read more
Their prince has turned into a frog. According to Page Six, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s charity foundation, Archewell, has been declared “delinquent” and ordered to stop raising or spending money. Per an official letter from California’s Attorney General Rob Bonta, since May, the couple has let the registration fees for Archewell lapse. This has … Read more
An Oklahoma family has come to grips with its new reality after acquiring an octopus to raise as a pet, only for her to stunningly produce a small army of hatchlings. “In case it wasn’t already obvious, octopus are not common pets,” octodad Cameron Clifford, of Oklahoma City, posted to TikTok last week. “In fact, … Read more
With the new congestion pricing, my commuting expenses are going to be unaffordable. Can I ask for a raise to cover the cost increase if my employer is requiring me to come into the office? There are so many issues with congestion pricing for NYC, but no one is talking about the impact on employee … Read more
Despite her ongoing battle with stiff-person syndrome, Celine Dion has said she remains determined to get back on stage and “live as normal of a life as possible.” “As many of you know, in the fall of 2022, I was diagnosed with Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS),” the Canadian singer, 55, wrote in an Instagram post … Read more
When it comes to raising a child, it’s all hands on deck — the average working parent relies on six different people to support their child’s growth and development. That’s according to a survey of 2,000 working parents of children under the age of 10. Family members such as their child’s grandparents (46%), extended family … Read more
Money talks, but gratitude goes further: a new study has found many find pay raises to be the “most meaningful” form of appreciation in the workplace, but not as meaningful as hearing a simple “thank you.” The poll of 2,000 employed Americans found 55% of people prefer having personalized forms of gratitude given to them … Read more
He putts his family first. A 7-year-old amateur golfer from the United Kingdom is planning to raise $125,000 for charity in honor of his late father. George Hughes was just a year old when his dad, Dave, died following a heart transplant at the age of 32. The ambitious youngster — who first picked up … Read more
Want a raise? Whip your asking skills into shape. Kasia Urbaniak, a 45-year-old author and former dominatrix, shared her advice on how women can ask for what they want whether it be a raise or promotion — and get it. “In the workplace, women won’t ask for the resources they need to do the job … Read more
Bollywood actress Poonam Pandey is alive and facing harsh criticism after she faked her death in an elaborate stunt to raise awareness for cervical cancer. A post to Pandey’s Instagram account on Feb. 2 claimed that the model died from cervical cancer. But a day later, Pandey revealed she was fine and breathing as she … Read more