Nightmares and hallucinations — or “daymares” — may be early warning signs for the onset of an autoimmune disease or a flare-up, new research shows. “For many years, I have discussed nightmares with my lupus patients and thought that there was a link with their disease activity. This research provides evidence of this,” senior study … Read more
This news is nothing to cell-ebrate. Some teen girls are clocking more than five hours a day on their smartphones — most are likely addicted to social media, a fixation that has been tied to poorer health and wellbeing, new research from Finland finds. “The implications of nearly six hours of daily smartphone use and … Read more
These national poll results may give you a jolt. One in four parents say their teens consume caffeine at least once a day or nearly every day, according to a new University of Michigan survey. Caffeine appears to be more popular among teens 16 to 18 than 13 to 15, however, a third of parents could … Read more
Do you know what these emojis mean? Emojis have become a fun and quick way to communicate, but they can often cause confusion due to varying uses across cultures and generations. A new report from language education platform Preply found that 81% of Americans have been confused by someone else’s use of an emoji. Findings … Read more
Can you decipher these ancient hieroglyphics? In the age of hyper-evolving tech, the innovative emojis of today make those of yesteryear — read: 20 to 30 years ago — seem digitally prehistoric. Whether it’s texting your pals or drafting social media posts, a bevy of incredibly detailed emojis for every occasion are right at our fingertips, … Read more
Ashley Madison, the infamous dating website for people seeking extramarital affairs, is the subject of a new Netflix documentary – and so is its 2015 hack. Now streaming, “Ashley Madison: Sex, Lies & Scandal” details the rise and fall of the dating website for cheaters, and the notorious 2015 data breach when unknown hackers leaked … Read more
The reason why you overindulge in snacks may be coming into focus. Getting distracted during a meal may leave you feeling dissatisfied — you might make up for it by eating more food later, a study published Thursday in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology finds. “Overconsumption often results due to a lack of self-control,” … Read more
These millionaires are spending money and making memories. Travel agents for the rich and famous have revealed the exorbitant sums their clients are willing to spend to enjoy their dream vacations. A majority (90%) of Americans have a domestic trip on the calendar, expecting to spend an average of $1,163 per trip, according to Empower … Read more
Garrison Brown’s cause of death has been revealed. The “Sister Wives” star’s manner of death has been ruled a suicide, per People. The Coconino County Medical Examiner confirmed that Brown died of a gunshot wound to the head. A contributing factor in his death was also alcohol poisoning. Garrison, whose real name was Robert Brown, was … Read more
The hottest trend in the bedroom? Celibacy. On Monday, Bumble vowed to remove its anti-celibacy adverts after backlash from those in favor of voluntary celibacy — and even Julia Fox revealed she has spent more than two years abstaining from sex and has “never been better.” The 34-year-old actress and author of the best-selling memoir “Down … Read more
Cancer writer Pascal Mercier maintained that “loyalty is a decision, a resolution of the soul” — and when it comes to the zodiac wheel, some souls are more resolved than others. Scorpios are often described as loyal, but as the brilliant astrologer Elise Wells of Planet Poetica reminds us, “There’s a difference between loyalty and … Read more
Some airlines are really taking off with customers — and others should be grounded, flyers say. J.D. Power released its 2024 North America Airline Satisfaction Study, which broke down how travelers graded their carriers from top to bottom. Close to 1,000 passengers were surveyed on how they experienced a flight just as the industry sees a … Read more
Americans admit to ignoring their “check engine” light for an average of four months before addressing it, according to new research. A new survey of 2,000 American car owners revealed that one in five (20%) even admit to putting it off between six and 18 months. This may be because almost one-third (32%) will wait … Read more
Everyone is looking to leave the country this summer. Delta Air Lines has released its second annual list of the most-searched summer travel destinations for 2024 — and the most in-demand spots are international. London once again topped the list for international searches. Horváth Botond – stock.adobe.com Paris, France, is another fan favorite that made … Read more
These airlines have taken a nosedive when it comes to punctuality. A new report reveals which US flyers are putting up with the most delays and cancellations at a time when air travel is already chaotic. Studying 2023 data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, NerdWallet calculated 10 airlines’ on-time arrival rates. The analysis comes … Read more
Shorely they can’t be serious. Travel & Leisure released its list of the “25 Best Beaches in the USA.” Although two unlikely New York City entries made the cut, the coastal gem of Long Island — constantly in the conversation of the nation’s nicest beaches — was snubbed. Brooklyn’s Coney Island and Rockaway Beach in … Read more
Is this the ultimate sex on the beach? Millions of fish called grunions have descended upon California beaches to throw their annual orgy under the full moon. “Looked like some post-apocalyptic marine ‘Mad Max,’” one citizen scientist wrote while describing the carnal congregations, the BBC reported. This eyewitness is one of many volunteer researchers who … Read more
The mystery around how a rat’s foot ended up in a toddler’s mouth has been solved. The saga began on March 22 when a horrified Kiwi mother discovered her young son was chewing on a rat’s foot. He had been served Pak’nSave garlic bread and when she alerted the company, it immediately implemented a nation-wide … Read more
A visit to this metropolis won’t stink! Researchers recently sniffed out the best-smelling city in Europe: Athens, Greece. HAYPP, a UK company that helps people transition from smoking to healthier alternatives, ranked the top 10 European cities you won’t need to plug your nose to visit, Time Out reports. Researchers recently sniffed out the best-smelling … Read more
If you can make it here, you’ll make it anywhere — just consider extra time for travel. Commuting to, from and around the “city so nice that they named it twice” can be a pain. Rush hour traffic, random street closures and mass transit delays are all daily grind nuisances. But the harrowing hassle of … Read more