Laundry does not need any more mysteries — do whites have to be washed in hot water? Do tennis balls in the dryer actually work? And where is that other sock? And the conundrums continue when it comes to the tags on your clothes. Instead of clearly printed “wash this way” instructions, the labels often … Read more
Absence makes the heart grow fonder — and sex drive stronger, a new study finds. A survey of 2,500 Americans conducted by sex wellness brand Lovehoney examined personal sex drives, frequency, and relationship satisfaction. The findings reveal a nation in a sexual slump: More than half of Americans (55%) engage in sex less often than … Read more
The newest US senator from Texas had a medical emergency a few years ago that was spurred by his political campaign trail — and it led to a diagnosis of a disease with no cure. “I was lucky to be alive. The nurses and the doctors in Williamson County saved my life,” James Talarico said … Read more
Couples across the US are heeding the call of duty. A new study seeks to find the evolutionary explanation for “duty sex,” IE couples who are getting it on out of obligation rather than desire. Previous research has identified myriad factors that contribute to duty sex, including relationship preservation, safeguarding a partner’s feelings, mitigating conflict, … Read more
When it comes to penis health, attention is overwhelmingly focused on rising to the occasion. Troubles with erections can be more serious than a bad night in bed — including signs of a build up of fat in blood vessels, heart disease and high blood pressure. But there are many more overlooked changes with the … Read more
Puka Nacua’s paternity drama with his ex appears to be coming to a close. Court documents obtained by the California Post on Thursday show the Los Angeles Rams superstar and his former partner, Hallie Aiono, have reached an agreement regarding parenting matters involving their 1-year-old son, Kingston. Hallie Aiono, left, and Puka Nacua attend the … Read more
Aging is hard for everyone — but it can be especially difficult for those who struggle with change. For many women, there’s no greater change than menopause, which signals the end of their reproductive years. The phase often brings hormonal shifts, hot flashes, night sweats and brain fog, disrupting daily routines. And for many people … Read more
This supplement is certainly a baby boost. While prenatal vitamins aren’t a replacement for a balanced diet for expecting mothers, they can fill potential nutritional gaps and provide additional benefits. A nutritional supplement found in a common food could support fetal brain development, improving social behavior and cognitive performance in kids, even scoring higher on … Read more
About one in nine people over 65 have Alzheimer’s — and the number is growing quickly. Without an existing cure, researchers are racing to find ways to prevent and treat the disease, which kills more than breast cancer and prostate cancer combined. Thanks to a flurry of advancement in this field, scientists have uncovered two … Read more
So much for work-life balance. Long hours and high-stress jobs lay waste to our mental health, age us on a cellular level and increase our risk of an early death. But a new study shows that one profession, one that certainly does not shy away from long hours and high stress, could actually do the … Read more
Grown ups have self-consciousness down to a fine art! Preschoolers aren’t more creative than adults — they’re just less riddled by anxiety and insecurity when making art, according to a telling new study. Toddlers’ true colors were revealed by researchers at the University of Graz in Austria, who found the kids were simply more confident … Read more
Step aside, wellness myth. That widely recommended goal of 10,000 daily steps is actually a 60-year-old marketing misconception. We now know that far fewer daily steps — 2,300 to 7,000 — help with strengthening the heart and blood vessels, and lower risk of early death, stroke and depression. But how many do you need to … Read more
A British World War II veteran credits regularly chowing down on a serving of fish and chips for his longevity as he turns 107. “Fish and chips, a full meal, a scoop full of chips and a fish,” Owen Filer told the BBC on Monday. Filer, who was born in 1919 and is believed to … Read more
Your Thanksgiving dinner now comes in a Lay’s chips bag. Lay’s has just announced its new Holi-LAY’S lineup — but you’ll have to wait to try them. The brand — which is owned by PepsiCo — will drop two new holiday flavors at the end of October. The Texas chips maker will release the Cheddar … Read more
Your doctor can’t write you a prescription for this sweet relief for your clogged nose—and you certainly won’t find it on pharmacy shelves. A new study reveals that the best congestion remedy is tangled in your bed sheets. Scientists have long-found that mild to moderate physical exercise can temporarily relieve nasal congestion. Push-ups, for example, … Read more
Singles, no need to mingle. A new research study published in the Personal and Social Psychology Bulletin found that those who remain unmarried and unpartnered in a committed relationship reported high levels of contentment with their lives overall, even as they continue to face various ongoing romantic and sexual experiences throughout their singlehood. “We found … Read more
The “pumpkin tax” is real. As pumpkin spice lattes top seasonal café menus across the country, a new study reveals that the specialty-flavored items carry an average 8.4% markup over standard versions. That’s up from a 7.4% markup just two years ago — though still down from 2022’s 14.1% spike, when pumpkin harvests were suffering … Read more
They’re Choosin’ Texas. Gen Z Californians are moving to Texas in droves, a new report shows 58,109 Gen Z adults left California in 2024 — the most of any state, including 19,287 who relocated to Texas, according to a new report from LendingTree based on the most recent U.S. Census Bureau statistics. Around 10.7 million … Read more
The male gaze isn’t just for men. Heterosexual women enjoy ogling attractive female faces as much as their male counterparts, but for aesthetic rather than sexual reasons, per a peepy study in the journal Evolution and Human Behavior. “It is a reminder that men and women may be, quite literally, looking at the concept of … Read more
When it comes to cancer, carrying extra weight has long been considered dangerous. The two in five American adults with obesity are at an increased risk of thirteen types of cancer — like breast, colon, and pancreatic cancers — which make up 40% of all cancers diagnosed in the country every year. But thanks to … Read more