This best-kept beauty secret will cost a pretty penny. The key to lush locks isn’t necessarily a deep conditioner or all the serums money can buy. According to the hair gurus of TikTok, it’s a boar bristle brush. Really. The catch? It will set you back hundreds of dollars. The Mason Pearson boar bristle brush … Read more
The nose knows, folks. While you can’t catch a cold from weather alone, temperature changes directly affect our susceptibility to sickness. Cold, dry air increases our likelihood of catching something nasty — and our nasal passages are our first line of defense. Temperature changes directly affect our susceptibility to sickness. cineberg – stock.adobe.com “The nasal … Read more
Experts say that if your sex life is less than sizzling, try cleaning up your bedroom. “Studies show that clutter kills libido. A messy and disorganized space can cause stress, which is not good for our sex life,” sex educator Portia Brown explained to The Guardian. “You may find yourself thinking, ‘Why haven’t I put away that laundry?’ instead … Read more
Here’s a gut check — new research reports that Parkinson’s disease may begin in the gut. A study led by Harvard-affiliated Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center found that damage to the lining of the upper GI tract from stomach ulcers or gastroesophageal reflux disease, commonly known as acid reflux, may increase Parkinson’s risk by 76%. … Read more
This is no puff piece. Researchers have uncovered the fact that a popular food dye used in Cheetos can turn mice’s skin completely transparent — making their organs visible. Tartrazine, the yellowing agent for the “dangerously cheesy” snack, was tested on the stomachs and heads of mice — with surprising results. Tartrazine, the yellowing agent for … Read more
Cheek, please! A biotechnology company headquartered in Manhattan has developed an “aging” clock that uses information from the cells in your cheeks to predict your biological age. Biological age is the age of your cells and tissues — this number can differ from your chronological age, which is the number of years you’ve been alive. … Read more
Waking up after a good night’s sleep, catching up with an old friend or loved one and enjoying a cup of coffee are Americans’ top three “simple joys” in life. That’s according to a survey of 2,000 general population Americans, which revealed watching their favorite show and the smell of freshly brewed coffee rounded out … Read more
This is one spin that didn’t pay off. “Wheel of Fortune” contestant Vivian Tran lost out on a $1 million prize on Monday night’s episode. During Ryan Seacrest’s second week of hosting the long-running game show, Tran missed one word during the puzzle. “My heart is racing, this is a first for me,” Seacrest, 49, said … Read more
Here’s how to snatch victory from the claws of defeat. A TikTok gamer has revealed the sneaky reason you can’t seem to beat the ever-vexing claw machine arcade game — and how to hack the system so you win every time. The crafty content creator revealed the handy hack in a TikTok video that has … Read more
After his grandmother died of complications related to dementia, Dr. Jake Goodman vowed to learn everything he could about the debilitating condition. “Dementia sucks,” Goodman, a psychiatry resident physician in Miami, declared in a TikTok last month. “Now that I’m in my final year of psychiatry training, I have treated countless people with dementia — … Read more
In the ongoing flap about whether it’s better to be a night owl or an early bird, new evidence suggests that nocturnal navigators are nearly 50% more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes than those who quickly call it a night. Darkness dwellers have a late chronotype, which means they prefer to go to bed … Read more
They’re giving props to nasal drops. UK researchers say that hypertonic saline nasal drops can shorten a kid’s cold by two days and reduce the risk of family members getting sick too. Kids have up to 10 to 12 upper respiratory tract infections a year, the researchers said. AntonioDiaz – stock.adobe.com “Children have up to … Read more
There’s a specific thing I’ve been noticing a lot of men doing lately that has got me really hot and bothered. It’s a little old school and not what you would expect, but good Lord, it gets me going. So, picture this. Last week, I went on a date with this guy who is not … Read more
Men are getting more out of the bedroom than previously thought. In addition to the “orgasm gap,” they burn more calories during sex, too. Previous research has shown that men, on average, burn approximately 101 calories while getting frisky, while women typically only burn around 69. Whoever is doing more work in the bedroom will … Read more
This easy weight loss trick is no sweat. Jenna Rizzo, a Georgia-based fitness coach who specializes in women’s weight loss, is offering a simple psychological tip to combat yo-yo dieting. “Take out a pen and paper, and I want you to start writing all the things you can add to your current diet: more protein, … Read more
These simple suggestions may give you peace of mind. 5.8 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That number is projected to grow to 14 million by 2060. In honor of World Brain Day on Monday, Georgia-based neurosurgeon Betsy Grunch shared her 10 recommendations for lowering your risk of … Read more
Millie Slater has been inclined to share the secrets of her shocking weight loss transformation. The 20-year-old marketing executive from Northamptonshire, England, posted a TikTok earlier this month showing herself at 253 pounds in January 2023 before skipping forward to footage of a lean, mean 147-pound Slater just 12 months later. Flexing her toned shoulders … Read more
If we’re lucky, we age. If we’re active, we may be able to avoid getting old. Increasing our physical strength and flexibility while improving posture and balance can pave the way for aging well and maintaining independence in our later years. “From the age of just 35 onwards, we lose bone density and muscle mass; … Read more
It’s giving iconic duo. Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie reunited in a series of selfies while filming their follow-up reality show to “The Simple Life.” Richie, 42, used her photo to snap pictures of the pair standing in front of a mirror. Hilton, 43, shared the selfies in an Instagram post on Thursday. Nicole Richie, … Read more
These four tips may give you a leg up in your fitness journey. Jenna Rizzo, a women’s weight loss coach from Georgia, says going on walks five times a week, consuming at least 120 grams of protein a day, staying hydrated and making sacrifices have kept her in good shape for years. Rizzo has previously … Read more