Popular beetroot juice supplements lower blood pressure and improve fitness in people with serious lung conditions, a new study has found. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) sufferers who consumed a daily beetroot juice supplement for 12 weeks reduced their blood pressure and increased the distance they could walk in 6 minutes, SWNS reports. “COPD cannot … Read more
Forget the toys — all these kids want for Christmas is a Black card to swipe for luxury labels. Children as young as 8 are asking Santa for $750 Moncler puffer jackets, $140 Uggs, $100 Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream moisturizer, $670 Hermes bracelets and accessories from Gucci and Louis Vuitton, among other designer items. “These … Read more
Track your gains, not your period. Menstrual cycle-syncing workouts have become some of the trendiest regimes in recent years, but a recent study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology found that going to the extra effort makes no difference whatsoever. The menstrual cycle is categorized into four phases: menstruation, follicular, ovulatory, and luteal. As women’s … Read more
Need a DIY cold and flu remedy? Some experts — and many TikTokers — swear by this one. Both honey and garlic have been praised for their health benefits for years, so some health boosters are combining the two to double up on their benefits. “I learned you can capture the immune support and symptom-relieving … Read more
Can you peel the love tonight? Curious couples hoping to find out how much their partners really care are putting their relationships to the test — using the suddenly viral “orange peel theory.” Popularized on TikTok, the theory claims that when your other half performs a small act of service, something that you are capable of doing … Read more
Ancient grains — they’re the greatest thing since sliced bread. Some chefs say that sourdough, the carbohydrate star of the COVID lockdown for people who baked bread at home, is no longer in. Also on the outs? Italian burrata, the cheese consisting of a mozzarella cast encasing a soft cheese called stracciatella and cream, and … Read more
There’s no shortage of choices when it comes to flavored and infused water. In addition to the bounty of fruit and herbal flavors, there are mood-boosting waters, alkaline waters, detox waters and antioxidant waters — all available at a price considerably higher than regular tap water. But some of the wild claims about the health … Read more
Travis Kelce enjoyed one couple’s Halloween costume that trolled him over the suggestion girlfriend Taylor Swift put him “on the map.” The Chiefs tight end, 34, couldn’t contain his laughter on Wednesday’s installment of the “New Heights” podcast, where he watched a TikTok video that showed a woman wearing an oversized map of the United … Read more
They’re young, beautiful — and getting facelifts. Cutting edge millennial New Yorkers are going under the knife for “ponytail facelifts” — a cheaper, less intense pick-me-up than a traditional facelift that still achieves dramatic results. “This is a procedure that was essentially made for women in their late twenties and early thirties,” said Ari Hoschander, a … Read more
A trendy New York City restaurant — and some of its fans — are roasting a veteran food critic very publicly, after receiving a less than enthusiastic review. On Monday, Eater.com’s Robert Sietsema published a review of Foxface Natural on the popular food-centric website, titled: “This East Village Hype Machine Charges $28 for Two Shrimp.” … Read more
The latest online trend is trauma — and it’s all thanks to a more “self-aware” generation. Gen Z’s attempt to destigmatize mental health issues and willingness to open up online has spurred a wave of trauma oversharing on social media platforms. Meg Schnetzer, a trauma-informed somatic practitioner, has seen an “uptick” of young people talking about … Read more
Gen Z’s next big food-related makeover — after tackling pickles, solo dinners, stew, restaurant menus and so much more? Their gut health. At least that ought to be the case, according to new research that shows the younger generation’s TikTok-fueled obsession with strange culinary mash-ups and trendy health foods is leaving their stomachs in worse … Read more
A drug designed to treat diabetes has become one of the hottest and most controversial weight loss crazes to date. Now, people are saying they wished they “never touched it.” Ozempic is a medication designed for people with Type 2 diabetes that has become widely used as a weight loss drug. Ozempic and Wegovy are semaglutides, which … Read more
There’s reportedly a new side effect to add to the list of repercussions from taking Ozempic: “Ozempic butt.” Ozempic is the latest weight-loss craze, and users are claiming that they now have saggy butts as a result. Some have even said their rear ends have flattened “like a pancake” — including one person who reportedly … Read more
A Michelin star chef in Spain to looking to put an unusual delicacy on the menu — fish semen. Dabiz Muñoz, a Madrid-based chef, was invited to try the dish by Japanese chef Hiro Sato — and was blown away. The delicacy, called shirako, can be harvested from pufferfish, octopus, monkfish and cod. The semen … Read more
Izzy Anaya was tired of looking tired. The skin atop her hooded eyelids had begun to sag and wrinkle. She looked perpetually exhausted and much older than her 43 years. The Manhattan mom of two tried to fight the droop, routinely receiving Botox and filler injections to her forehead. She hoped the popular toxins would … Read more
A pair of twin sisters left their 9-to-5s in the dust to help drive the Skoolie trend — where adventure seekers live in renovated school buses. #Skoolie has over 2 billion views on TikTok as the laid-back lifestyle continues to grow in popularity, despite cramped quarters, loneliness struggles, hygiene challenges and safety concerns. Minnesota twins … Read more
These cheap clothes are costing the environment big time. Online retailers, such as Shein, are touted for affordable, trendy pieces but are also reportedly racking up waste due to their customers, who may take the throwaway nature of the items a little too literally. Images of mountainous landfills overflowing with articles of clothing – dubbed … Read more
It’s the hottest drug in Hollywood. Ozempic — a medication designed for people with Type 2 diabetes — is being prescribed to socialites and celebrities to help them lose weight despite some alarming potential side effects. Injected once per week into the stomach, thigh or arm, Ozempic and sister drug Wegovy are comprised of semaglutide, … Read more
No bones about it — less is more when it comes to this trendy makeup look. Hailey Bieber — hailed for her glazed donut nails, slicked-back bun and “clean girl” aesthetic — has once again influenced fans to switch up their beauty routines, this time in favor of “underpainting.” The A-lister’s makeup artist, Mary Phillips — … Read more