Exhausted trying to get better sleep? You’re not alone if you experience chronic insomnia — about 12% of adults have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep or returning to sleep after waking up at night. While many try cutting down on caffeine or working out to fall asleep, new research has found that one specific activity … Read more
CBS reporter Amanda Balionis enjoyed some R&R in Ibiza before she hits the sidelines for the 2025 NFL season. Taking to Instagram, Balionis shared a carousel of snapshots from the trip she took with her grade school friends and their partners. “Hey Ibiza.. It was really nice to meet ya 🤝 Never take for granted … Read more
It’s not just love in the air. In a shocking new study out of Japan, scientists had men smell women’s armpits — and discovered that their body odor could subtly sway male behavior, even helping them relax. But the effect only kicked in at certain times of the month, when the men found the scent … Read more
The single greatest thing that you can do to not only live longer but also age well is exercise. But, let’s face it — people are lazy. “We always say that exercise is the primary nonpharmacological treatment that people should be doing to promote health, but some people can’t or just won’t exercise,” Jessica Atencio, … Read more
An inmate’s reveal about life in prison has gone viral — and some TikTokkers are seemingly into it. In the video, a user named Jodie (@jodieandjail) shared a document about her “basic guide to life” at Peterborough Prison in England. In the regime of what a day typically looks like as a prisoner, the day … Read more
Younger Americans think relaxing on vacation is overrated, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 Americans who travel (evenly split by generation) looked at how people of different ages vacation and found both Gen X (51%) and baby boomers (57%) prioritize relaxation when traveling; whereas, Gen Z (54%) and millennials (45%) are more interested … Read more
Full steam ahead! Menopausal women may be able to control their blood sugar better and gain less weight if they sit in a sauna every day, new research on mice finds. “Our study suggests that whole-body heat therapy could serve as an effective, non-invasive solution for managing weight gain and insulin resistance associated with menopause,” … Read more
Paws overpaying for pets on planes. American Airlines is relaxing its policy for passengers who travel with pets. The airline is now letting passengers bring both a pet and a regular carry-on bag or personal item into the cabin. Carry-on pets are dependent on breed and size. Getty Images Under the new policy, pet carriers … Read more
Don’t sleep on this soothing news — or do? Relaxing sleep affirmations can have a calming effect on the heart, a new study published in the Journal of Sleep Research has revealed. Researchers at the University of Liége in Belgium and the University of Fribourg in Switzerland analyzed electrical activity in the heart to understand how … Read more
She wanted to escape the mile cry club. A UK mom split opinions online after revealing that she flew first-class on a transcontinental trip while her 11-month-old baby and boyfriend were in coach. “Am I horrible for leaving them both in economy?” inquired Ellis Cochlin in the caption to the TikTok clip, which amassed 350,000 … Read more
Repeat after us: maternity leave is not a holiday. “Maternity leave is not a holiday,” we hear you chant in unison. Nice work! Men need a wake-up call Now, if only the ones who really needed this wake-up call would let that sink into their masculine little noggins. No offense (actually nah, please take a lot … Read more
A Colorado couple found themselves in hot water over the weekend. A man and his wife were attacked Saturday by a mountain lion while they were relaxing in a hot tub in Chaffee County, Colorado at approximately 10 p.m. on Saturday night, reports ABC News. The unnamed couple was sitting in the hot tub outside … Read more
A TikToker is roasting herself for accidentally bathing in herbs and spices instead of bath salts. “Guys, I just turned myself into literal soup,” Kenna McClellan says in the clip, which has been viewed more than 2.7 million times since it was posted to the social media platform Wednesday. “I thought these were bath salts,” … Read more