It seems some people are too smart for sex. A new study has revealed that there’s a lot more to it than just being a “choosy” bachelor or bachelorette. The research found that sexlessness is linked to a mix of genetics, social quirks, and the kind of lifestyle choices that may make you the person … Read more
Your anxiety is about to get worse. Dementia diagnoses are projected to skyrocket in the coming decades. Americans over 55 face a 42% lifetime risk of dementia, a recent study found, with new cases expected to reach 1 million per year by 2060 without significant intervention. Now, a new study suggests that your risk of dementia significantly … Read more
These seniors are having a moment. Life expectancy in the US hovers around 78.4 years — there’s a special group of people who surpass this mark with flying colors. The retirees, known as “SuperAgers,” exhibit the memory and cognitive abilities of people in middle age. A new report out of Northwestern University reveals unique traits … Read more
So much for nama-staying in bed. Exercise is said to be the best habit for aging well — even a lazy, five-minute workout can improve muscle strength and heart health. But if you’re struggling to get going, a new study suggests that aligning your fitness routine with your personality type can significantly improve the odds … Read more
In romantic comedies, singles are constantly depicted as cat lovers with a penchant for ice cream — but beyond big screen stereotypes, it turns out there are actual personality traits possessed by those who forgo love. In a new study published in the journal Psychological Science, researchers have identified three key traits that could potentially … Read more
The qualities that make financially successful adults begin in childhood, according to the latest findings from a study that began 52 years ago. Psychologists in New Zealand have tracked 1,000 kids from the city of Dunedin since 1972 to discover the childhood factors with the greatest impact on how they develop into adults. The best … Read more
The formula for career success ain’t what it used to be. Yesterday’s hot skills — science, technology, engineering and math — that won workers new jobs, promotions and pay raises a few years ago won’t be sufficient for success in 2024 and beyond. Today, employers care just as much, if not more, about so-called “soft … Read more
The attributes top of the list for Britain’s daters are emotional intelligence, financial stability and getting on with your friends. A poll of 2,000 adults who are dating found they’d like to see someone who can stimulate them intellectually (19 per cent) and has a good sense of style (15 per cent). Almost eight in … Read more
Welcome to the rodeo, folks, and the deep heart of Taurus season. There are many, many merits of the people of the bull: loyalty, a love of luxury, a propensity to overorder for the table, etc. But for every Taurus out there arranging a charcuterie board, beating up their best friend’s ex and giving us … Read more
She’s hoping these good behaviors take off. An American Airlines flight attendant is sharing six passenger “green flags,” which are positive actions that can help make a plane ride smooth. “I feel like I say a lot about, like, the negative experiences that I have with passengers, but some of y’all are really cool,” Destanie … Read more
Anna Papalia, the Philadelphia-based author of the just-published book, “Interviewology” (Harper Business, Jan. 30, 2024), has some key tips for those in search of new jobs — as well as those on the front lines of filling those positions. Speaking to Fox News Digital, the career influencer and former director of talent acquisition said there are four unique … Read more
Part of the club? Research shows that many humans have Neanderthal DNA. People with European or Asian backgrounds have 1% to 2% and as much as 4% if they are from East Asia — thanks to human-Neanderthal interbreeding. Because Neanderthals likely evolved outside of Africa, some African populations have almost no Neanderthal DNA. Now, a genetic engineer is … Read more
The tragic murder of Lilie James at the St Andrew’s Cathedral School has once again narrowed the collective consciousness of Australia on the rising epidemic of men murdering women. The statistics are staggering. In the past 10 days, six women have been killed — five allegedly by violence inflicted upon them by men. Indeed, since … Read more
Is scrolling social media contributing to a mental health problem? Probably, according to the author of a recent study, which found that addiction to screens — computers, smartphones, televisions, game consoles and other digital devices — is linked to mental illness. And while most studies have examined the effects of screen time on children and … Read more
Moms are confident in themselves as 73% feel they are the best mom in the world. According to a new survey of 2,000 moms, eight in 10 moms believe that they are the driving force of their family and that the family would be lost without them. When it comes to their superhero traits, moms … Read more
Gentlemen, take note. A dating coach has gone viral after sharing the five “bare minimum” qualities a person should look for in a reliable partner — particularly among men. A video on Tiktok — posted just in time for Valentine’s Day — features Jacob Lucas, a self-styled, “professional” dating coach. He details the moves boyfriends … Read more
Eight in 10 (81%) parents think educators should spend time teaching things outside of academics, such as soft skills and current events. A survey of 2,000 U.S. parents of children ages 0–6 found 62% prioritize their young ones learning soft skills before they’re eight years old, compared to 37% who put math at the forefront. … Read more
It seems like only yesterday that we were heralding the arrival of “short king spring”. Women took to TikTok to propose that tall men had dominated the dating scene for too long. Something was in the air, and that something was the reign of males less than 5’8” in stature. If it was good enough for Zendaya, it was good enough … Read more
Many factors can contribute to a person’s eating habits, including personality traits. The Dark Triad personality traits of narcissism, psychopathy, and Machiavellianism have been linked to many negative outcomes, but their relationship to disordered eating has been underexplored. A study published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health looks at how these … Read more
Science has not yet arrived at a complete understanding of the causes of Alzheimer’s disease. However, recent findings have confirmed the association between personality and neuropathology, in that certain personality traits can increase Alzheimer’s risk. The results of the study conducted by Terracciano et al. show that individuals with higher neuroticism and lower conscientiousness have … Read more