Losing your sense of smell is nothing to sneeze at — it could be an early sign of dementia. “Odor identification has been identified as a useful screening tool that predicts conversion from mild cognitive impairment to Alzheimer’s disease dementia,” Virginia neurologist Fouzia Siddiqui told Parade last week. Nearly 7 million Americans have been diagnosed with dementia, which gradually … Read more
The Notes app on the iPhone holds some of our most valuable thoughts — but it might be holding something more sinister, too. According to some social media sleuths, the Notes app is now being used for people to do the dirty on their partners. “So apparently the new way people are cheating is on … Read more
It’s a story that’s hard to Brie-lieve. The hottest item on the black market is often yellow or white as thieves target bulk supplies of artisan cheese rather than casing, say, jewelry stores. Recently, a 63-year-old man was arrested in England for shredding London cheesemonger Neal’s Yard Dairy out of $389,000 worth — an estimated … Read more
They say comparison is the thief of joy — but comparing one’s body to the “perfect” ones on social media isn’t the only way apps like Instagram and TikTok can mess with body image. A University of South Australia study found that another social media habit among men is an indicator that they may obsess … Read more
Pretty woman, ugly tricks. Sophie Rain, an influencer with over 13 million followers on TikTok and Instagram, says sneaky ladies are using her sexy photos to catfish men out of money. “It bothers me a lot,” Rain, 20, told JamPress. “It really irritates me because it’s not my fault someone is using my photos to scam them.” Sophie Rain, 20, confessed her frustrations … Read more
Packaged foods and frozen meals have become ubiquitous in US diets, with recent research revealing that a shocking 60% of Americans’ daily caloric intake comes from ultra-processed foods (UPFs). UPFs often contain high levels of sodium, refined sugars, cholesterol-spiking fats and other controversial lab-based ingredients. A recent study linked exposure to UPFs to 32 poor … Read more
Working out, eating healthy and still not moving the needle on weight loss? A fitness specialist says there may be a covert reason why. Experts agree that weight loss happens when the body is in a calorie deficit, meaning you’re expending more calories than you consume. However, as UK personal trainer and nutritional coach Chloe … Read more
Heads-up if you iPhilander. Smart watches and fitness apps have inadvertently exposed illicit affairs, but your iPhone could also easily out you as a cheater, too. While you may go to great lengths to cover up infidelity, using a separate credit card and arranging meet-ups at secret locations, even the most tech-savvy love rat can … Read more
Are you being hoodwinked by your health food? Courtney Smith, a registered dietitian, diabetes specialist, and founder of The Keys to Nutrition, warns of “health halos” — foods that are marketed as healthy but hide harmful ingredients. Smith tells The Post that the deception lies in the packaging and promotion of these foodstuffs. “A lot … Read more
Fast food chains are getting you to order more food — and you probably don’t even realize it. Major chains in the US are adding more digital order kiosks to their restaurants, and ultimately bringing in more money. While kiosks might provide ease for the customer, they also tend to get customers to spend more … Read more
It’s an act of text-pionage. A concerned parent has issued a warning after she discovered her child sending “concealed” texts to their friends, as detailed in a viral Reddit post. “My child has found a way to conceal texts,” the unnamed guardian lamented while describing her child’s incognito correspondence on the subreddit Apple/help. They also … Read more
Have you ever pondered the universal layout of supermarkets? Ingenious designers are behind it, subtly enticing you to walk through each aisle and fill your trolley without even realizing it. Consider this a gentle nudge to bring your shopping list to the supermarket consistently. Reeves Connelly, who studied architectural design at the Pratt Institute, shared: “The amount of thought that goes into … Read more
Confession: I’ve snooped through someone’s phone. I’ve done it a couple of times. There was the time I broke up with a guy and I knew he had some nudie rudie pics on his phone so I literally broke into his house while he was asleep and deleted them. Thankfully this was pre-icloud and once they … Read more
With cold and flu season comes chronic sniffles, but what about that persistent cough that you just can’t shake? New Yorkers have recently reported an unusually dry cough that seems to not be accompanied by any other symptoms of illness and plagues sufferers for weeks on end. “No joke, everyone is coughing in New York … Read more
It was a way to get a bigger pizza pie. A hungry cook has pizzamongers on edge after revealing a sneaky way to steal a piece of a customer’s pie without them noticing. He detailed his surreptitious slice-swiping method in a TikTok video with over 3.4 million views. The bizarro food tutorial shows TikTok user … Read more
Think flirting with a flight attendant will help you score first-class seats on the fly? Get your head out of the clouds. As a forewarning to airheads hoping to schmooze their way into free upgrades, an airline steward is virally revealing why sugary sweet talk and buttery flattery won’t grant wannabe high rollers access to the VIP section. … Read more
Consider this a tip-off. An expert is sharing the secret way businesses are attempting to squeeze extra cash out of their customers when they tip — and you shouldn’t fall for it. Anger about leaving a large gratuity is surging amid “tipflation,” whereby touchscreens now suggest customers leave tips of up to 40%. But one … Read more
This sneaky airline passenger just earned her membership into the denial-high club. A traveler filmed the moment she was busted while attempting an ingenious method of preventing fellow passengers from sitting next to her on a plane. A TikTok video detailing the epic passenger shaming incident has amassed over 3.1 million views online. “As you … Read more
On the cusp of Libra season and her “American Horror Story” debut, Kim Kardashian is scoring. The most famous middle sister in history is reportedly “hanging out” with hotter-than-the-hinges-of-hell Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Mr. Odell Beckham Jr. Hanging out and getting it in, we love to see it, Kimberly! While sources suggest the romance is … Read more
This new hotel scam will have you seeing five stars — and it’s all legal. Hotels across the country have been caught slapping customers with often-outrageous charges for checking in early or checking out late — a perk until only recently offered as a courtesy when available, reports the Wall Street Journal. The latest travel … Read more