I’m a sleep expert — this simple exercise will help you stop snoring

I’m a sleep expert — this simple exercise will help you stop snoring

It’s time to go to sweep. Research has shown that snoring can worsen in the winter — now, a sleep expert is sharing a 30-second tongue exercise he says will help you (and everyone around you) catch better ZZZs. Snoring is caused by air squeezing through a narrow or obstructed airway, and it can be … Read more

Reese Witherspoon sparks heated debate: Is it OK to eat snow? Experts weigh in

Reese Witherspoon sparks heated debate: Is it OK to eat snow? Experts weigh in

“Oh my gosh, it’s so good,” Witherspoon gushed on TikTok after adding salted caramel sauce, chocolate syrup, and cold-brewed coffee to the snow she had scooped off her covered grill. Source link #Reese #Witherspoon #sparks #heated #debate #eat #snow #Experts #weigh

Women’s tears can reduce male aggression, new study claims

Women’s tears can reduce male aggression, new study claims

Simply smelling a woman’s tears could reduce male aggression by over 40 percent, a study has revealed. The research compiled by the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel has showed the shocking effect that women’s tears can have on men. The experts state that there is a chemical compound found in human tears that create … Read more

Revealed: The surprise food that’s super effective at stopping women from developing chronic disease

Revealed: The surprise food that’s super effective at stopping women from developing chronic disease

Food really is medicine, at least according to new research. A study, published this week by The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, found that consuming protein — especially plant-based protein — seemed to drastically lower the odds of developing chronic illness for women as they age. “Consuming protein in midlife was linked to promoting good health in … Read more

How fat and sugar team up with the brain to destroy diets: study

How fat and sugar team up with the brain to destroy diets: study

What a gut punch. Experiencing simultaneous fat and sugar cravings is what makes dieting so challenging, researchers from the Monell Chemical Senses Center in Philadelphia reported in a study published Thursday in the journal Cell Metabolism. Researchers found that the way fat and sugar impact the brain, via distinct pathways from the gut, leads to … Read more

OCD sufferers face much higher risk of death: groundbreaking study

OCD sufferers face much higher risk of death: groundbreaking study

People with obsessive-compulsive disorder face a much higher risk of death — from natural and unnatural causes, according to a shocking new study out of Sweden. OCD, which affects 2% to 3% of Americans, is characterized by recurring thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors such as excessive hand washing and arranging objects in a precise way … Read more

Men actually are better with directions than women, study says

Men actually are better with directions than women, study says

It turns out some stereotypes actually are true — at least according to one study. When it comes to navigating, men really are better than women at finding their way — but it has nothing to do with a biological advantage, a new study found. Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign found that the strength of … Read more

What your favorite literary genre says about you

What your favorite literary genre says about you

People who like to read action/adventure books are the most generous tippers, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 Americans who read frequently looked at the personality differences between lovers of different genres and found that adventure readers are the likeliest to tip over 20%. Unsurprisingly, romance readers “always” or “often” daydream the most … Read more

Psychopaths are more likely to show this surprising physical trait: study

Psychopaths are more likely to show this surprising physical trait: study

Are you a stone-cold psychopath? The answer could be right in your hands. Researchers in Canada have analyzed the finger lengths of volunteers with clinically diagnosed psychiatric issues to determine whether psychopathy is “biologically rooted.” The team found that those whose index fingers are shorter than their ring fingers are more likely to have a … Read more

I’m a dentist — here’s how brushing your teeth could ward off dementia

I’m a dentist — here’s how brushing your teeth could ward off dementia

This is not a drill. Dental experts are stressing the importance of keeping your teeth and gums healthy, especially as research suggests that poor oral hygiene is associated with dementia. “The public needs to be more aware of the correlation between oral health and cognitive abilities,” Chia-Shu Lin, a professor in dentistry at National Yang Ming … Read more

What is psychedelic breathwork? Learn all about the latest hack people are using to get high without drugs

What is psychedelic breathwork? Learn all about the latest hack people are using to get high without drugs

Fast carving out a reputation as an incredible antidote to stress, sleep problems, and burnout, breathwork is making a rapid rise as one of Australia’s newest wellness trends. It even cut in the latest season of Real Housewives of Sydney, in a scene where Bondi vet Kate was out on a ritzy blind date in Woolloomooloo. … Read more

East Coast cities are sinking at an alarming rate, new research warns: ‘Impacts are real’

East Coast cities are sinking at an alarming rate, new research warns: ‘Impacts are real’

New York City is reaching an all-time low — literally. New research reveals dramatic concern that the Big Apple, Long Island and many more Atlantic coastal regions face an inevitable risk of sinking under the weight of their buildings at an alarming rate. “It affects you and I and everyone. It may be gradual, but … Read more

How a new embryo quality test could make it easier to get pregnant by IVF

How a new embryo quality test could make it easier to get pregnant by IVF

Researchers say they have developed a noninvasive method to better predict the quality of embryos created through in vitro fertilization — they hope it makes it easier to get pregnant. “Unfortunately, IVF success still involves a big element of chance, but that’s something we’re hoping our research can change,” Dr. H. Irene Su, a professor … Read more

Here’s what people lie most often about — and how it ruins mental health

Here’s what people lie most often about — and how it ruins mental health

In fraud we trust. People tend to lie to make themselves feel better or to spare themselves shame or rejection — instead of to protect someone else’s feelings, a new study has found. Researchers at the University of Twente in The Netherlands ran four experiments to determine if liars experience psychological consequences such as lower … Read more

Falling in love messes with your mind — new study shows real changes to the brain

Falling in love messes with your mind — new study shows real changes to the brain

Must be love on the brain. Scientists have discovered why you just can’t stop thinking about your person when you fall in love. A study recently published in the journal Behavioural Sciences is said to be the first to understand the link between the mind’s behavioral activation system (BAS) and feelings of romantic love. “We actually know very … Read more

Microplastics found in nearly 90% of meat, plant-based alternatives: ‘There’s no escaping them’

Microplastics found in nearly 90% of meat, plant-based alternatives: ‘There’s no escaping them’

Not even plant-based food is safe from microplastic contamination. New research finds that nearly 90% of proteins — yes, even vegan alternatives — tested by researchers contain microplastics, which have been linked to negative health consequences. 16 types of protein sources — including chicken, beef, seafood, pork, tofu and three plant-based alternatives — were analyzed for microplastics … Read more

The over 150-year mystery of why urine is yellow has finally been cracked: study

The over 150-year mystery of why urine is yellow has finally been cracked: study

Scientists have some whiz-dom to share with those who have wondered what gives urine its distinct color. For over 150 years, it has been a mystery why urine from the human body comes out as yellow. But a new study published Wednesday in the journal Nature Microbiology has cracked the yellow code. Researchers from the University of Maryland … Read more

Children should avoid screen time until this age, experts warn: ‘Important implications’

Children should avoid screen time until this age, experts warn: ‘Important implications’

Children should be prohibited from screen time until the age of 3 as it can lead to developmental delays, a new study published in JAMA Pediatrics found. Researchers at Drexel University discovered that babies and toddlers who are allowed screen time are more likely to display atypical sensory behaviors associated with neurodevelopmental disorders such as … Read more

Rare mutation that halves risk of Parkinson’s disease discovered

Rare mutation that halves risk of Parkinson’s disease discovered

Parkinson’s disease researchers say they have discovered a genetic mutation in a small protein that could produce new treatments for the degenerative brain disorder. The relatively rare variant is primarily found in people of European descent — those who have it are half as likely to develop the disease. “Our data highlights the biological effects … Read more

6 traits you can thank Neanderthals for — from bad habits to bed times

6 traits you can thank Neanderthals for — from bad habits to bed times

Part of the club? Research shows that many humans have Neanderthal DNA. People with European or Asian backgrounds have 1% to 2% and as much as 4% if they are from East Asia — thanks to human-Neanderthal interbreeding. Because Neanderthals likely evolved outside of Africa, some African populations have almost no Neanderthal DNA. Now, a genetic engineer is … Read more