Forget after-school programs and the lady next door; today’s parents are surrounding themselves with non-traditional villages, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 parents, including 1,000 who have kids ages 0 to 9 and 1,000 who have kids ages 10 to 17, revealed that family friends or those with longstanding ties to other family … Read more
About 40% of Americans will develop cancer at some point in their lives, a chilling statistic. Many cancers can be prevented with lifestyle changes, like losing weight, quitting smoking, avoiding unprotected sex and limiting alcohol consumption, but some are unfortunately inescapable. Once cancer hits, it can feel overwhelming. Taking a chill pill is easier said … Read more
Around one in every 25 romantic relationships in America is consensually non-monogamous — and that number is rising each year. And while open relationships are becoming less taboo, many people pursue them only to revert to monogamy after a short amount of time. Dr. Justin R. Garcia, the executive director of the Kinsey Institute, says … Read more
It flew the coop to help her cope. A Canadian psychology professor who studies how relationships with pets support healthy development has her own unusual therapy animal: an emotional support chicken to assist her with daily life. “I feel like she’s so smart. She can understand my emotions,” Sonia Kong told the CBC about the … Read more
More than a third of women who read steamy novels fantasize about their literary heartthrob in bed, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 women who read romantic literature found that great sex shouldn’t just be saved for romance books. More than a third of women admit they’ve imagined their partner to be a … Read more
An office staple could be harboring a gross secret. Many may turn down tap water, but new research shows it could be the safer option. And while bottled water seems like a healthier alternative, one office space fixture is actually holding lots of teeny, tiny bad-for-you unwanted guests. One fixture of the office space could … Read more
Life in plastic might be fantastic after all — or at least not as dangerous as we’ve been led to believe. Ubiquitous in the environment, microplastics can be found in the clothes we wear, the cleaning supplies we use, the food we eat, the water we drink and even the air we breathe. For years, … Read more
One in four Americans believes in the power of manifestation and uses positive affirmations daily, according to new research. The new survey of 2,000 Americans found that many are pairing that belief with physical reminders to help their goals stick. According to the data, conducted by Talker Research on behalf of HP Print, many Americans … Read more
Cancer statistics have reached new heights — in good and not-so-good ways. The American Cancer Society (ACS) released its annual report on cancer trends this week, showing for the first time that more people are surviving cancer than ever before. The five-year survival rate for all cancers combined in the US reached a landmark 70% … Read more
Well, it’snot good news for most people. Some 90% of the population picks their nose — sometimes several times a day. This may seem like a harmless habit, but frequently digging for gold may have dire consequences. Dirty fingers can introduce bacteria into the nose, causing infections that can lead to crusting, tissue damage and … Read more
Half of Americans say they’re more disconnected than ever — but in a good way, according to new research. In the survey of 2,000 Americans, 50% said they’ve made a point to disconnect digitally and spend less time on screens for their well-being. And young Americans are trailblazing this trend, with more Gen Z (63%) … Read more
As Americans kick off the New Year with renewed focus on health, one nutrient is dominating wellness goals nationwide — protein. That’s according to a recent survey of 5,000 Americans, which looked at respondents’ evolving shopping habits and health goals for 2026. Conducted by Talker Research on behalf of Undeniably Dairy, Americans’ top health goal … Read more
A new study has found a strong link between circadian rhythm and dementia risk. Published in the medical journal Neurology, researchers found that participants who were more active during a specific window of the day had an increased risk of dementia, a condition characterized by declines in memory, language, reasoning, and problem-solving skills. Guided by … Read more
An often-overlooked part of the body may reveal important clues about overall health. Researchers from the University of Westminster in the U.K. discovered that the shape of the gluteus maximus muscle in the buttocks changes with age, gender, lifestyle and frailty, as well as certain conditions like osteoporosis and type 2 diabetes. Using advanced MRI scans that … Read more
A plant used in Brazilian medicine has scientific potential to help people with arthritis and other inflammatory conditions. Researchers tested Joseph’s Coat (Alternanthera littoralis) in lab studies and found it reduced swelling, protected joint tissue, and appeared safe at the doses used. Joseph’s Coat grows naturally along Brazil’s coast. Local communities have traditionally used it to … Read more
Thanks a lot, pops. We inherit both physical traits and lifestyle habits from our parents, the latter of which we may notice as early as our 20s when we start to slowly morph into them. And according to new research, it turns out what your dad ate before you were even born could affect your … Read more
Nearly half of all workers are hoping to get away with the bare minimum for much of December — and Monday, Dec. 15, was found to be the last hard-working day of the year, according to new research. If you’re reading this while at work, don’t worry — many workers are officially in slow-down mode, … Read more
That’s a wrap on harmful plastic? Microplastics — which slough off larger plastics — plague everything we touch, from our food to our cleaning tools, increasing the risk of heart attacks, strokes and more. Now, a team of researchers may have devised the ideal solution. Researchers have created a new material that has the flexibility … Read more
Go ahead and get a good whiff of your own farts — scientists say it could help guard against Alzheimer’s! Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine have discovered that hydrogen sulfide — the rotten egg-smelling chemical compound expelled when one breaks wind — could protect aging brain cells from cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s, which is diagnosed in roughly 500,000 new patients … Read more
While the merits of making your bed are many, science may support leaving it a mess. For years, experts have maintained that the morning ritual can help you sleep better, have more sex, boost productivity and reduce anxiety. However, research suggests that an unmade bed might help you avoid one major nightmarish health concern. The … Read more