“Napoleon complex, short man syndrome, short king” are all nicknames for short men — you’ve heard them, you know them — and you can probably think of a few people who possess the overcompensating, arrogant, cocky behavior that this category of guys oftentimes possess. Some might say it’s a stereotype — but according to a … Read more
A Durham, North Carolina, man has turned his life around after receiving grave medical news. Derek Barnett, 55, was diagnosed with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease 10 years ago, according to a report from SWNS. At his heaviest, Barnett weighed 240 pounds and was a size 38. Barnett, a construction worker who is currently unemployed due to health issues, … Read more
A bride and groom’s wedding dress code request has divided social media with some even saying it would make them not attend the festivities. A social media user took to X to reveal he’d gotten a wedding invitation that asked guests not to wear Apple Watches. The request sparked a lot of discussion over X … Read more
Alain De Botton, philosopher and author of “The Architecture of Happiness,” revealed a question every parent should ask their child to determine if they’re a good parent. In a recent podcast episode of 20VC with host Harry Stebbings, uploaded on Nov. 18, the philosopher discussed how you can find out if you raised a confident child by … Read more
Yoga in a bottle? Scientists have identified the specific part of the brain that controls conscious slow breathing and meditation techniques — and said the breakthrough could create a whole new class of anti-anxiety drugs they’re dubbing the “yoga pill.” The pill could make a person suffering from a panic attack or anxiety automatically slow … Read more
Shannen Doherty revealed what she wanted for her funeral and burial arrangements months before her death at age 53 on Saturday. Doherty died over the weekend after a years-long battle with cancer. Her passing was confirmed by her longtime publicist, Leslie Sloane, on Sunday. “It is with a heavy heart that I confirm the passing … Read more
Birds fly over the rainbow — so why can’t you watch your worries fly away, too? A new study from North Carolina State University, published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology, found that bird-watching can help college students improve their mental health. Studies have shown that spending time in nature can boost overall well-being, but … Read more
Hugh Grant is not dancing around the fact that he didn’t enjoy working on the new “Wonka” film. The Golden Globe winner, 63, appears as an Oompa Loompa in the enchanting new flick starring Timothée Chalamet — but says the process of filming the movie was far from magical. To achieve his character’s small stature, … Read more
Summary: Greater impairment of the prefrontal cortex-habenula pathway was correlated with earlier age of first drug use. Source: Mount Sinai Hospital White matter in the brain that was previously implicated in animal studies has now been suggested to be specifically impaired in the brains of people with addiction to cocaine or heroin, according to a … Read more