Will this be the flavor of the year? Spice with surprising health benefits predicted to take 2024 by storm

Will this be the flavor of the year? Spice with surprising health benefits predicted to take 2024 by storm

New year, new flavors. If you’ve never heard of or tasted tamarind, 2024 is the year to introduce it to your taste buds. McCormick & Company, the top-selling maker of seasonings and spices, announced its Flavor Forecast 24th Edition Flavor of the Year: tamarind. The annual Flavor Forecast is a report “illuminating the latest culinary … Read more

15 surprising foods nutritionists say they never touch — and why you shouldn’t either

15 surprising foods nutritionists say they never touch — and why you shouldn’t either

Put down the treats and step away from the pantry. After weeks of overindulging and blaming the holidays for our seasonal sins, at some of us could do with a nice, long fast. And still, even as we enter a new year resolving to do better, starving as penance isn’t really an option for most … Read more

Big butts — for men — are the surprising, sexy fitness trend for 2024: experts

Big butts — for men — are the surprising, sexy fitness trend for 2024: experts

Men like big butts and they cannot lie. Butt-boosting workouts will be the hottest fitness trend for men in 2024, fitness and fashion experts predict. Building a bigger booty, whether it be naturally or surgically, has typically been a goal for women, but men are increasingly interested in focusing on their glutes. The experts have … Read more

The most surprising 2023 trend was an accessory babies wear, but some say it’s a ‘power’ look

The most surprising 2023 trend was an accessory babies wear, but some say it’s a ‘power’ look

It was the year of girlhood, and it was all tied up in a big, pink bow — quite literally. Bows are not just reserved for children and babies anymore. In 2023, everything was adorned with ribbons, from catwalks to carpets to Christmas trees. They were clipped in hair, fastened to handbags and even sewn into … Read more

NYC’s top baby names — and surprising trends — of 2023 revealed

NYC’s top baby names — and surprising trends — of 2023 revealed

Oh baby, there’s going to be a lot of Emmas in school. Of the nearly 100,000 babies born in New York City in 2022, the most popular names were Emma for girls and Liam for boys, the Health Department announced Tuesday. It’s no surprise Liam reigned supreme for newborn boys, as it’s been the most … Read more

Taraji P. Henson reveals surprising role that made her feel ‘sexy and regal’

Taraji P. Henson reveals surprising role that made her feel ‘sexy and regal’

Taraji P. Henson has revealed the surprising role that, she said, was, “the sexiest I’ve ever felt.”  Henson, 53, didn’t say an expected role such as one of her rom-coms (“What Men Want,”) the movie “Hustle & Flow” where she played a sex worker or the series “Empire” where she played queen bee Cookie Lyon.  … Read more

‘Bridgerton’ releases steamy Season 3 photos of a surprising couple

‘Bridgerton’ releases steamy Season 3 photos of a surprising couple

Netflix’s steamy hit “Bridgerton” has released some sizzling new photos from the upcoming Season 3 — but they’re not of the expected couple who will take center stage this season. In a series of new images from the period drama, Anthony Bridgerton (Jonathan Bailey) and his wife, Kate (Simone Ashley) are shown sharing a charged … Read more

How old are your vital organs? A simple blood test could reveal surprising truths — and maybe even save your life

How old are your vital organs? A simple blood test could reveal surprising truths — and maybe even save your life

How old are you, really? New research finds that not all body parts necessarily age in unison — and that when certain organs advance more quickly than others, it can present a significant health concern. Scientists at Stanford Medicine found that 1 in 5 adults over the age of 50 are prone to having one anatomical … Read more

Jordan Love evaluates Taylor Swift music after surprising admission

Jordan Love evaluates Taylor Swift music after surprising admission

Jordan Love had a blank space in his music library. With the Packers hosting the Chiefs on “Sunday Night Football” this weekend, the world is waiting with bated breath to see if Taylor Swift will be at the game to cheer on her boyfriend, star Kansas City tight end Travis Kelce. With that in mind, … Read more

The surprising reason why women love cupping their breasts: ‘Give ‘em a squeeze’

The surprising reason why women love cupping their breasts: ‘Give ‘em a squeeze’

Boobs — they make people happy, and there’s science to support that.  Some women, including celebs like Rihanna, Kylie Jenner, and Lizzo, have a habit of cupping their own breasts, presumably because it sends happy hormones coursing through their bodies. A 2020 TikTok from Cosmopolitan magazine that recently resurfaced gives viewers a “boob science lesson” … Read more

The surprising — and tasty — benefits of eating jellyfish, according to ‘Chopped’ champion

The surprising — and tasty — benefits of eating jellyfish, according to ‘Chopped’ champion

Jellyfish, those gelatinous sea creatures often associated with stings and beachside encounters, might seem an unlikely candidate for a nutritious meal.  However, these fascinating creatures offer surprising health benefits. They’ve been a delicacy in various cuisines for centuries. Nutritional value of jellyfish While not a traditional protein source, jellyfish are rich in collagen, a vital … Read more

Paige Spiranac makes offer after Paul Azinger’s surprising NBC golf exit

Paige Spiranac makes offer after Paul Azinger’s surprising NBC golf exit

Paige Spiranace: Influencer, podcast host and potential golf analyst? Well, she isn’t opposed to the idea, saying as much Sunday after NBC Sports and its lead golf analyst, Paul Azinger, parted ways after five years. In response to a post on X that conveyed the news about Azinger, Spiranac wrote: “Fine, I’ll step in.” The … Read more

Men let their wives win in competitions — the surprising reason why revealed in study

Men let their wives win in competitions — the surprising reason why revealed in study

Happy wife, happy life. A new study has found men let their female partners win when they’re competing against one another in games and challenges. The surprise finding was uncovered by researchers at the North China University of Science and Technology, who asserted that men may go easy on their wives and girlfriends in order … Read more

Surprising ways stress can affect your whole body

Surprising ways stress can affect your whole body

Stress, often considered a mental or emotional response, can have surprising and far-reaching effects on the entire body.  While it’s natural to associate stress with psychological strain, it’s important to recognize its physical repercussions.  In response to stress, our body undergoes changes in hormone and chemical secretions. Most of these secretions are produced by the adrenal … Read more

NYC’s green slime spotted bubbling up from underground — the surprising source revealed

NYC’s green slime spotted bubbling up from underground — the surprising source revealed

A mysterious green slime has been spotted oozing from Gotham’s grates and manholes, causing some New Yorkers to wonder if a superhero comic had suddenly come to life. An X user from Manhattan first sent the phenomenon viral on Thursday, posting photo and video of the bright-hued liquid appearing from below the sidewalk. “So there’s … Read more

Getting a manicure has a surprising health benefit, new study says

Getting a manicure has a surprising health benefit, new study says

Book that nail appointment — it’s your time to shine. Getting a manicure, especially at a salon, is a known pick-me-up. Now researchers are sharing a new benefit of visiting a nail salon: “Superficial self-disclosure.” Chit-chat about hobbies and daily life with nail technicians is being linked to increased positive emotions, relaxation, and vitalization, according … Read more

BBC reporter robbed during live broadcast in London — see his surprising reaction

BBC reporter robbed during live broadcast in London — see his surprising reaction

He kept calm and carried on. A TV reporter was apparently robbed while filming a live news update in London — and he barely even flinched. BBC star Harry Low had been assigned to report on heavy rain and flooding in the capital from the streets of suburban Mortlake Monday night, when his backpack was … Read more

I’m 89 and in great shape — this $200 tool is my surprising fitness secret

I’m 89 and in great shape — this 0 tool is my surprising fitness secret

When Rachel Williams decided to learn how to play ping pong, the 89-year-old could barely hit a ball. Three years later, the 89-year-old was making headlines in her local newspaper after placing seventh in the sport for her age group at the National Senior Games in Pittsburgh, Pa. Not bad for a pandemic hobby. Williams … Read more

‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ Has Some Surprising Cameos. Here’s a Guide.

‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ Has Some Surprising Cameos. Here’s a Guide.

Throughout his acclaimed filmography, Martin Scorsese has been known for left-of-center casting choices. His longtime collaborator and casting director Ellen Lewis said in an interview that they always “try to go outside the box in interesting ways.” For evidence, consider memorable appearances by Scorsese’s mother, Catherine, in “Goodfellas” and the writer Fran Lebowitz as a … Read more

Dog escapes kennel mid-flight by chewing through cage, surprising workers: ‘Waiting for the red carpet’

Dog escapes kennel mid-flight by chewing through cage, surprising workers: ‘Waiting for the red carpet’

This canine was not happy with her seating assignment. Sputnik, a Shiba Inu, had more than enough legroom during her Alaskan Airlines flight last week as she chewed her way through the metal gate of her kennel. In a now-viral social media post, TikTok user John Krajewski shared a video of Sputnik standing at the … Read more