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
This is what happens when something scary goes bump in the flight. While air travel is still one of the safest modes of transport, some flight-eningly common issues can occur in the air. In fact, the Conversation writes that in-flight “technical issues” are part and parcel of flying the friendly skies and airplanes are equipped … Read more
Pop quiz: what’s an affordable, popular and delicious snack that could help you live to be 100? Hint — it’s not kale chips. Dan Buettner reveals “the best snack to live to 100.” Instagram/@danbuettner In a recent Instagram video, longevity expert Dan Buettner shared a “centenarian-approved” treat that you’ve probably already got in your pantry. … Read more
A steadfast figure in the anti-vaccine movement who has helped shape Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s thinking on a possible link to autism has joined his department to work on a study examining the long-debunked theory, according to people familiar with the matter. The new analyst, David Geier, has published numerous articles in the … Read more
ESPN lost one of its own after a two-year battle with cancer, the network announced on Monday’s edition of “SportsCenter.” Research manager Zach Jones tragically passed away at the age of 41 after fighting Colorectal Cancer. Jones had been with ESPN for 15 years, beginning in 2010 and moving to the Stats and Information team … Read more
The blues may hold clues. A researcher in England has identified a bureaucratic fatal flaw in the world’s “Blue Zones” — regions believed to be home to the planet’s populations with the most longevity. The five areas with a sizeable bit of its population living to be 100 or older — Okinawa, Japan; Sardinia, Italy; … Read more
It’s time to forgive yourself for forgetting. Two cognitive psychology researchers are debunking common misconceptions about human memory while sharing easy ways to recall different types of information. Dr. Megan Sumeracki and Dr. Althea Need Kaminske say that some forgetfulness is natural because it allows the brain to remember more stuff. Memory is “more like … Read more
An Australian yowie researcher is convinced eerie footage showing a boar sliced in half and a number of large “footprints” leading away from the scene is proof the creature exists. The clip, believed to have been filmed in North Queensland several years ago, has recently resurfaced across social media channels and online forums. It shows … Read more
Marc Hamilton, professor of Health and Human Performance at the University of Houston, is pioneering the “soleus pushup” for the calf muscle that is only 1% of your body weight, but can improve the metabolic health in the rest of your body if activated correctly. Credit: University of Houston From the same mind whose research … Read more