The spirit of rebellion for good is thriving — especially among younger Americans, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 Americans aged 21+ revealed that Gen Zers are the most likely to live their life in a “rebellious fashion.” That’s more than any other generation: 74% of Gen Z (aged 21–26) embrace their rebellious spirit, … Read more
Yes, your partner may literally be making your blood boil. New research in the Journal of the American Heart Association from Columbia and partnering universities found an uncanny connection between couples and high blood pressure. “Many people know that high blood pressure is common in middle-aged and older adults, yet we were surprised to find that … Read more
She’ll have the eggplant. Women who switch to vegan diets see their libido levels increase by up to 383%, researchers from Stanford University have determined. The frisky, cruelty-free findings are revealed in the new Netflix docuseries, “You Are What You Eat,” which tracks 22 sets of identical twins who adopt plant-based eating habits for eight … Read more
New research suggests that early birds face a greater risk of developing anorexia nervosa — and those who have the eating disorder may end up becoming early risers. Scientists at Massachusetts General Hospital, in collaboration with researchers from the University College London and the University of the Republic in Uruguay, studied the genes associated with … Read more
Scientists say they have discovered a key brain pathway that could pave the way for new treatments for panic attacks. Researchers from the Salk Institute for Biological Studies in California found a brain circuit consisting of neurons that regulate panic-like symptoms in mice. Their findings were published Thursday in the journal Nature Neuroscience. The scientists set … Read more
Americans with limited savings stress about their finances for nearly an entire work month (18.63 days) each year, new research suggests. A survey of 2,000 U.S. adults with less than two months of liquid savings or assets on hand found that while their finances are often top of mind, a third (33%) feel paralyzed to act when a financial … Read more
This is the way to be ear-responsible. A UK doctor is sharing sound advice about how we should be cleaning our ears. “How should you keep your ears clean? You don’t,” the 31-year-old general practitioner who goes by Dr. Sooj told his 58,700 TikTok followers last month. “Your ears are self-cleaning,” the ear-thority explained in the 12-second TikTok, which has pulled … Read more
The average “afternoon slump” starts at 3 o’clock on the dot, according to new research. For those who experience a loss of motivation or lack of energy in the afternoon, the average afternoon slump will last almost 29 minutes. Of those who experience an afternoon slump — 21% of the 2,000 general population Americans surveyed — half … Read more
Smoking is notorious for causing damage to the lungs — but a recent study confirmed that it’s also harmful to the brain. Researchers from the Washington University School of Medicine (WashUMed) in St. Louis, Missouri, analyzed the brain scans, smoking history, and genetic risk of 32,094 participants of European descent from the UK Biobank database. Those who … Read more
“Cougars” dating toyboys are happier and more sexually satisfied than women who are in relationships with men their age, a surprising new study has found. Psychology professors from London Metropolitan University recruited 24 women for their research, published in the journal Sexual and Relationship Therapy. The study found that the cougars scored higher in three … Read more
Absence makes the heart grow fonder — and apparently makes sleep sounder, too. New research from the University of Michigan finds that it’s actually more beneficial for couples to sleep apart than together, if a disruption-free eight hours is the goal. The news comes as more and more couples are opting out of conventional, shared … Read more
Arachnophobes beware: this body lotion reportedly attracts colossal eight-legged pests to your home. Sephora customers are warning beauty lovers not to purchase the skin-quenching Sol de Janeiro Delícia Drench Body Butter, claiming that it entices scarily large arachnids that, in some cases, chase the wearer. One spooked buyer alleges that wolf spiders — which measure half … Read more
Suffering from indigestion after stuffing yourself with holiday leftovers? Sleeping on your left side can greatly reduce reflux, according to the Canadian Society of Intestinal Research. Digestive or gastrointestinal issues — such as indigestion, diarrhea, constipation, gas, heartburn, and acid reflux — are common around the holidays. “The gut thrives in routine, especially when it comes to sleep, … Read more
New Harvard research has found that not all trendy low-carb diets are equal when it comes to maintaining weight — some may even make you gain a few pounds. People who consume low-carb diets that emphasize plant-based proteins and healthy fats have a better chance of keeping excess weight gain at bay than those who … Read more
Researchers have identified 15 lifestyle and health risk factors for a rare type of dementia that affects people younger than 65. Some 370,000 people develop young-onset dementia around the world each year, and now researchers from the University of Exeter in England and Maastricht University in the Netherlands say targeting these health and lifestyle traits … Read more
The following cities ranked among the top 10 most “unsafe” places in the U.S. during the holidays, according to new research from Vivint, a smart-home security company. Researchers combined “property crime data, Google search trends and other security factors” to rank the 50 largest cities in the country in order by crime risk. Those factors … Read more
Say what you want about the body modification trends of the 21st century, but our prehistoric ancestors did a number to their digits. Men and women of the Palaeolithic era in Western Europe may have chopped off their own fingers as part of religious rituals, according to researchers. The proof? Hundreds of cave paintings depict … Read more
Staying up late might be unwise — new research finds that night owls are more prone to developing a common heart condition compared to early birds. Atherosclerosis — the hardening and narrowing of arteries, which can lead to angina, blood clots, heart attack, or stroke — is almost twice as common in night owls, according … Read more
Read it and weep. Men are less aggressive after smelling women’s tears, according to study findings published Thursday in PLOS Biology. The research, carried out by the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel, found that human tears contain a chemical signal that reduces activity in two aggression-related brain regions. When researchers sought volunteers for the … Read more
Don’t sleep on this disturbing news. The adverse effects of chronic sleep deprivation are well-documented, but it turns out that a shortage of shut-eye for just a single evening is very bad for you too. New research from the American Psychological Association has determined that even an hour or two of poor sleep is likely to … Read more