Do you ever feel like your life is dictated by numbers — from the numbers in your bank account to the step count on your fitness watch? You are not alone. We are surrounded by numbers like never before. Humankind now generates more numbers every day than all the numbers generated between the creation of … Read more
A long-time plastic surgeon has a surprising warning about what exercise ages a person faster — running. “Half my patients love me for it, and half my patients hate me for it,” Dr. Gerald Imber said laughingly in a TikTok clip. Imber, who specializes in procedures for the face and body, noted that running a … Read more
Before she passed away in 2002, Rob Pope’s mother, Cathy, asked him to promise her one thing: Do one thing in his life that would make a difference. For him, that meant something no one else had ever done before: “There were only a few hundred people that had run across America, but nobody had … Read more
They say they’re the best burlesque show in America. Burlesque performers say they’re giving the industry a bad name. Red Velvet Entertainment claims to put on the ultimate variety act in more than 30 cities across the US, but showbiz insiders allege the company is a racket that uses devious internet marketing to sell overpriced … Read more
A five-time marathon runner from England said he can “barely walk” after being diagnosed with the same rare illness as Céline Dion. Jon Kelf, 54, said he used to love running, but now he struggles to do so much as walk with stiff person syndrome. The incredibly rare neurological condition is a progressive disorder that … Read more
Afroman is ready for a higher power. The 48-year-old rapper, known for his 2001 tunes “Because I Got High” and “Crazy Rap,” announced on Instagram this week he is running for president in 2024. Born Joseph Foreman in Los Angeles, the Grammy-nominated musician said he’s campaigning as an independent candidate and pledged to be “Our … Read more
The search is on for Trevor Noah’s replacement. The South African-born comedian, 38, announced his departure from Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show” on Sept. 29, after hosting the topical satire news show for seven years. According to Variety, Comedy Central might replace him with Samantha Bee, 53, a “Daily Show” correspondent before landing her own … Read more
LONDON — Pumping iron can almost halve an older person’s risk of a premature death, according to new research. Muscle strengthening workouts protect against almost every life-threatening illness, study authors from the National Cancer Institute say. Lifting weights makes the body leaner and can also improve mental well-being, according to the study. Gyms are also … Read more
The monkeypox vaccine is ending in San Francisco at a time when demand is increasing. According to the San Francisco Department of Public Health, only 50 doses are available on Wednesday. State Senator Scott Wiener announced on Twitter that the San Francisco General Hospital monkeypox vaccine clinic would be closing today due to shortages. He … Read more