United Airlines has travelers flying out of the middle seat. Passengers stuck with a middle seat at booking will automatically be moved to a window or aisle seat when one becomes available if they have noted a preference for those, The Points Guy reported. United Airlines has revealed a simple change to get you out … Read more
It’s all about the angles. Rebecca Mcgonigle, from the United Kingdom, was confused when her followers kept commenting congratulations underneath her recent Instagram photo. That’s when she realized she unintentionally created an optical illusion with a bad pose that made people think she was showing off her new baby. “I thought, ‘What the f–k?’ and … Read more
She’s found a crystal-clear path to weight loss. Crystel Saturday, an Atlanta-area mom of two, says a few simple lifestyle tweaks have helped her drop 85 pounds in nearly nine months. She credits stopping nighttime eating, limiting herself to only one non-water drink a day, cutting her food portions, and power walking 15 to 30 … Read more
Trying to get your blood pressure down? Sit a little bit less every day and you could see surprising results, experts say. New research reveals that living an even slightly less sedentary lifestyle could do wonders for your health. Americans spend nearly one-third of their day sitting — a statistic said to be closely linked to adverse … Read more
Don’t write this off as a useless hack. Jotting down your angry feelings on a piece of paper and then tearing them up has more than just a dramatic effect — it can help you feel better, researchers from the Graduate School of Informatics at Nagoya University in Japan said. “We expected that our method … Read more
You’ve got no game if you’re talking about a game. New research has uncovered the biggest mistake men make on dating apps — and it’s expressing interest in sports. Researchers from CasinoZonder analyzed 23,000 Tinder profiles of single men and women, looking at the “about me,” “interests,” and “pros and cons” sections — to find … Read more
Get a loaf of this. Dr. Karan Raj, a UK National Health Service surgeon and author, has shocked his TikTok followers by revealing a hack to make white bread healthier. While dietitians usually recommend axing white bread because it contains additives that cause large blood sugar spikes, Raj says freezing, thawing and then toasting a slice … Read more
When Jane’s* baby woke up crying in the middle of the night, she had no idea it would lead to the most life-changing discovery. Unable to fall back asleep after settling her child, the mom decided to check her phone, only to find out she had just won $1.4 million in the lottery. The method she used to secure the … Read more
Sneeze season is upon us, much to the dismay of allergy sufferers. An estimated 81 million people in the US were diagnosed with hay fever — a reaction to pollen from weeds, grasses and trees — in 2021, and symptoms, such as itchy eyes and sneezing, are often treated with over-the-counter allergy medication and spending … Read more
A sexagenarian social media star is reeling in millions of supportive viewers who can’t believe she’s old enough to be their grandmother. Harrah Brown, 64, posts regularly to TikTok about her quest to remain “beautiful, fit and confident at any age,” leaving appreciative watchers wowed by videos of her simply exiting a swimming pool, or … Read more
She took steps to better her health — 10,000 a day, to be exact — and in the process, she lost more than 100 pounds. Samantha Abreu, 25, always struggled with her weight, topping 250 pounds at her heaviest while wearing a size 22/24. The nurse from Melbourne, Australia, would often binge eat growing up … Read more
It goes to show that nothing beats service with a smile. New research has found that putting a smiley face emoji on a bill can bolster the average restaurant server’s tip by a whopping 11%, according to a study published last month in the International Journal of Hospitality Management. “We establish that when emojis are … Read more
A UK woman is campaigning for women to be tested for sexually transmitted infections at the beginning of their pregnancies after her baby girl died in her arms because she was screened too late. Kelly Redhead, 33, was excited to learn in June 2023 that she was pregnant with her third child. But around 18 … Read more
This fitness routine is geared toward people with Parkinson’s disease — and their caretakers. Those who suffer from the degenerative brain disorder and those who help them may benefit from pedaling on a stationary bicycle for two, a new, small study has found. “Our study found that a unique cycling program that pairs people with … Read more
Having trouble catching Zzz’s? Eat more Zzzucchini, experts suggest. An eye-opening new study found that going vegan can help prevent sleep apnea. That’s potentially good news for the three in four American adults affected by sleep disorder symptoms, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Roughly 39 million people in the United … Read more
Extreme fatigue and difficulty exercising are common symptoms of long COVID — now scientists may finally have discovered why. While most people who test positive for the coronavirus are over their symptoms within a week or two, more research is showing that some people continue to report symptoms — and even develop new ones — … Read more
Don’t get disjointed. Healthy joints allow you to play sports, exercise and keep up with daily tasks. Unfortunately, about 1 in 5 American adults have been diagnosed by a doctor with arthritis, which is the swelling of one or more joints. To help avoid pain and limitations to movement and flexibility, experts shared with the … Read more
One man’s trash is another man’s ticket to financial freedom. Clever college grad Kelsey Mikula, 26, found a genius way to pay off a whopping $80,000 in student loans in just three years — by buying and reselling old clothes using sites like eBay. Prowling the aisles at the Salvation Army, Goodwill and other local … Read more
Snack fever sets in — do you succumb, or shake it off? For those who can’t seem to quit noshing on junk, experts say they have just the thing to break the cycle — a practice known as mindful eating. Judson Brewer, a psychiatrist, neuroscientist and director of research and innovation at Brown University’s Mindfulness Center … Read more
More than a month into the New Year of 2024, those who haven’t yet made progress on their health and weight-loss resolutions may be feeling a little discouraged. But experts agree that the number on the scale shouldn’t be the only way to measure a “win.” Weight alone doesn’t paint a complete picture of a person’s … Read more