Are your parents fat? You’re six times more likely to struggle with obesity in middle age, experts say

Are your parents fat? You’re six times more likely to struggle with obesity in middle age, experts say

Here’s a hefty inheritance you could probably do without. If your parents packed on the extra pounds in middle age, you’re six times more likely to do the same, a new study suggests. Struggling with obesity tends to follow a individual throughout their lives, researchers at the University of Norway said, but the data showed … Read more

I’m allergic to semen — here’s how it’s made my sex life a huge struggle

I’m allergic to semen — here’s how it’s made my sex life a huge struggle

She’d rather they not come. Sexual intimacy plays an important role in a relationship, whether it’s romantic, spontaneous or a little risky. But for one woman engaging in any ejaculate inducing acts can lead to a burning sensation that takes the mood from hot to cold right quick. Allison Tennyson, 34, confessed she’s allergic to … Read more

I’m allergic to water — it’s a struggle, especially showering every day

I’m allergic to water — it’s a struggle, especially showering every day

Medical experts preach about how water is good for your skin — but for one woman, it has the complete opposite effect. Kimberlee Mills, who goes by @everydaywithkym on social media, revealed she’s allergic to water and how difficult it is to even take a shower. “It’s just one of the most uncomfortable experiences,” Mills confessed … Read more

10-question quiz reveals if you struggle with insomnia — and why

10-question quiz reveals if you struggle with insomnia — and why

This quick quiz won’t keep you up all night. A UK sleep aid company is sharing a straightforward, 10-question self-evaluation to help you determine if you’re a victim of dreaded insomnia. The condition affects 10% of the global population, according to the Cleveland Clinic. The quick assessment from Sleep Reset helps identify the reasons why … Read more

Bryan Greenberg’s scary opioid struggle inspired directorial debut: ‘I’m lucky that I got out of it’

Bryan Greenberg’s scary opioid struggle inspired directorial debut: ‘I’m lucky that I got out of it’

Bryan Greenberg’s scary brush with opioids led him to “Junction” — his directorial debut and the first film he’s ever written. More than a decade ago, the actor was prescribed oxycodone after undergoing a “a routine hernia surgery.” But soon, the actor found himself taking from anywhere between 10 to 15 pills a day. “I … Read more

‘Medically unnecessary’ diets risk a ‘lifelong struggle’ of yo-yo dieting, ‘real harm’: shocking study

‘Medically unnecessary’ diets risk a ‘lifelong struggle’ of yo-yo dieting, ‘real harm’: shocking study

Experts are warning that diets that aren’t “medically necessary” can “cause people real harm” and spur a “lifelong struggle” with their weight. A study, published in the journal Qualitative Health Research, found that yo-yo dieting or weight cycling can have long-lasting negative effects on dieters. “Ultimately, this study tells us that weight cycling is a negative … Read more

Gen Z, millennials rebrand side hustles as ‘poly-work’ amid struggle to make ends meet

Gen Z, millennials rebrand side hustles as ‘poly-work’ amid struggle to make ends meet

They’re only monogamous to the money.   In a brutal economy that’s made most Americans feel as if they’re in a financial headlock over the past few years, younger 9-to-5ers have had to become creative when it comes to making their coins.  Although Gen Z and millennials have been socially stereotyped as “entitled” demographics with weak work ethics, … Read more

I was ‘addicted to vaping’ — this is my struggle to quit

I was ‘addicted to vaping’ — this is my struggle to quit

Australia’s ban on vape importation has come into effect, meaning it’s going to be harder for people to get their hands on the single-use devices. Jillie Clark, 25, began vaping three years ago. She never smoked cigarettes. Vaping had begun as a social thing. “I suppose it is a bit embarrassing almost to admit it, … Read more

Minnie Driver reveals Matthew Perry had an ‘inner struggle’ with ‘Friends’

Minnie Driver reveals Matthew Perry had an ‘inner struggle’ with ‘Friends’

Minnie Driver remembered her late friend Matthew Perry in a heartfelt obituary polished by The Guardian. Driver and Perry, who died at age 54 on Oct. 28, appeared together in the 2003 production of David Mamet’s “Sexual Perversity in Chicago.” “He had been in a good place when we were doing the play, but the … Read more

Gen Z, millennials struggle with ‘adulting’ more than their parents did: poll

Gen Z, millennials struggle with ‘adulting’ more than their parents did: poll

Young adults are having a hard time embracing the “adult.” A new survey revealed that Gen Z and millennial adults are facing more difficulties than their parents did when it comes to achieving milestones in the workforce. Of the 1,039 young adults surveyed, aged between 18 and 34, 55% said it’s “much harder” to buy … Read more

Couple’s fertility struggle leads to little-known sperm discovery

Couple’s fertility struggle leads to little-known sperm discovery

A Sydney woman has revealed how a little-known issue with her husband’s sperm affected their ability to have a baby – after the couple thought they were finally in the clear. Amber Price and her husband John had been elated to start trying for a family after the influencer battled with Crohn’s and an ulcerative … Read more

I live on the South Pole and challenges are extreme — I struggle to breathe

I live on the South Pole and challenges are extreme — I struggle to breathe

She’s having a snowball on the South Pole. A travel blogger from San Francisco is sharing what life is actually like in the frozen tundra of Antarctica — along with the adjustments she’s had to make to call it home for nearly a year. “It’s too cold and too far from the ocean for penguins, … Read more

Ryan Reynolds shares anxiety struggle and how he keeps from ‘spinning out of control’

Ryan Reynolds shares anxiety struggle and how he keeps from ‘spinning out of control’

Ryan Reynolds, in an exclusive interview with Page Six, opened up about his lifelong struggles with anxiety. Before a live appearance on a show like The Late Show with David Letterman, “I remember I’d be standing backstage before the curtain would open, and I would think to myself, ‘I’m gonna die. I’m literally gonna die here,” the Deadpool … Read more

COVID disrupted formative learning years, leaving kids to still struggle with basic reading skills

COVID disrupted formative learning years, leaving kids to still struggle with basic reading skills

They were the kids most disrupted by the pandemic, the ones who were still learning to write their names and tie their shoes when schools shut down in the spring of 2020. Now, they’re the big kids at elementary schools across the United States. Many still need profound help overcoming the effects of the pandemic. To catch up, … Read more

‘AGT’ child star Jackie Evancho makes comeback after struggle with fame

‘AGT’ child star Jackie Evancho makes comeback after struggle with fame

After struggling with an eating disorder and the pressures of fame, former child singing sensation Jackie Evancho is making a comeback — and this time it’s personal. The “America’s Got Talent” star, and youngest ever solo artist to have a platinum record, is releasing a new single next week called “Behind My Eyes.” But it’s not … Read more

Josh Seiter, ‘Bachelorette’ alum, dead at 36 after depression struggle

Josh Seiter, ‘Bachelorette’ alum, dead at 36 after depression struggle

Josh Seiter, a contestant on Kaitlyn Bristowe’s season of “The Bachelorette,” has died just days after sharing his depression and anxiety struggles on social media. He was 36. “It is with an extremely heavy heart that we share the tragic news of Joshua’s unexpected passing. As all who knew him can attest, Joshua was an … Read more

Black Americans struggle to find skincare products that work, poll finds

Black Americans struggle to find skincare products that work, poll finds

Black Americans say skincare brands still have a long way to go in creating products that work well with people of color (48%), according to new research. A survey of 2,000 Black Americans explored their confidence levels and how access to skincare plays a role. Results showed that while 60% said skincare brands have come … Read more

Venus retrograde in Leo ignites a struggle to find pleasure and love

Venus retrograde in Leo ignites a struggle to find pleasure and love

From July 22 to September 3, Venus, planet of love, attachment, assets and aesthetics is going retrograde in the roaring, regal sign of Leo. Aphrodite (or Venus to the Romans) goes retrograde roughly every two years for a period of several weeks, transitioning in visibility from being an evening star to a morning star. This … Read more

Prince William, Kate Middleton struggle in spin class — wearing business attire

Prince William, Kate Middleton struggle in spin class — wearing business attire

They put a royal spin on working out. Prince William and Princess Kate visited Aberavon Leisure & Fitness Centre in Wales to show how exercise can benefit mental health — and appeared to struggle when they joined in on a class. William, 40, and Kate, 41, hopped on bikes in a spin class while wearing … Read more