With autism cases on the rise in the US, spiking 175% between 2011 and 2022, more are looking for solutions to common symptoms, such as sensory over-responsivity. To many autistic children, everyday sensations, such as scratchy fabric or a loud car horn, can be overwhelming and cause distress. One study from UCLA Health, though, may have … Read more
Rock-a-bye, baby — or insomniac adult. Those who struggle to fall or stay asleep have most likely tried every trick in the book to catch some Z’s, from cutting back on caffeine to popping melatonin. Recent research, though, suggests one modification could offer a better night’s rest, and it’s something babies experience on the regular. … Read more
Gone are the days of simply shelling out for a commoner’s college tuition. Luxury-loving college students — and their well-funded parents — are flocking to interior decorators like Mississippi’s Shelly Gates, who charge up to $20,000 to transform a cinderblock dorm space into a TikTok-worthy study sanctuary. Gates is a former elementary school teacher who … Read more
Imagine a snack that not only physically melts in your mouth with every bite, but whose calories seem to disappear just as quickly. Magic, right? Your brain thinks so, thanks to a phenomenon known as “vanishing caloric density.” But this mental magic trick could actually lead you to eat more calories — and pack on … Read more
France star forward Ousmane Dembele made FIFA World Cup history during his team’s June 26 group-stage contest against Norway. Dembele scored three goals in the first half of Friday’s game. This marks the first time a player has scored a first-half hat trick in the World Cup since 1994, which is coincidentally the last time … Read more
A cruise designed for people who follow low-carbohydrate diets is teaching passengers the eating approach one woman says helped her lose weight — and keep it off — after decades of trying. Debbie Hubbs, 73, of Arizona, helped create the Low Carb Cruise after low-carb eating jump-started her weight loss. Hubbs said this type of eating is … Read more
Frustrated home cooks are losing their minds over a viral kitchen hack that solves an annoying food-prep issue – the stubborn, clumped-up spices that refuse to leave the jar. If you’ve ever tried to shake a dash of garlic powder or paprika over a hot pan, only to end up banging the glass against your … Read more
Forget the fountain of youth — the secret to staying young may lie in how you spend your free time. New research has identified a series of fun activities that appear to help slow how quickly the body ages, with effects similar to those linked to exercise. But don’t expect one afternoon to turn back … Read more
With the Kentucky Derby here and summer entertaining season ramping up, a decades-old icy vodka hack from Martha Stewart is resurfacing for being eye-catching and practical, keeping the bottle ice-cold for hours while on display. The lifestyle icon’s signature “iced vodka” presentation — a bottle of liquor frozen inside a block of flower-studded ice — is making … Read more
Pinkies up for brain health! A TikTok demonstrating “pinky time” has gone viral with the promise that this simple daily digit exercise can stave off cognitive decline. In the clip, creator Daniela Paez-Pumar films herself and friends as they wrap their middle and pointer fingers together, touch their ring fingers to their thumbs and move … Read more
Run, Sébastien, run! During his Major League Soccer career, Sébastien Le Toux built his reputation on relentless endurance, routinely covering more ground than younger teammates and opponents. “I was not strong, I’m pretty skinny, and I don’t really like physical contact, but running was something that I could do for an entire game,” the former … Read more
Better luck next time, Kai. When hosting mom Vanessa Trump as part of a recent Valentine’s Day cookie decorating episode on her YouTube channel, the rising University of Miami golfer sprinkled in a brief reference to her mother’s relationship with Tiger Woods. In the opening minutes of the episode, entitled “My mom answers your questions!” … Read more
A woman who travels on cruise ships regularly says one simple booking move can help passengers get a better cabin. Mollie Finlon, 38, originally from Seattle, is able to sail at little or no cost through her husband’s job as a maritime engineer — which covers food, accommodation and other living expenses while onboard, she told news agency Jam … Read more
Author and podcast host Mel Robbins recently opened up about her experience with flight anxiety, sharing a simple mental technique she says helped her manage it. She discussed the approach on a recent episode of the “Delusional Diaries” podcast with hosts Halley Kate and Jaz. Flight anxiety isn’t always about the plane itself, the Vermont-based Robbins said … Read more
The Life of a Showgirl allegedly does not include days off or upchucking onstage. Taylor Swift recently revealed that she never took a sick day — or a bare minimum Monday — during her grueling 18-month Eras tour, which she described as the “most exciting, powerful, most challenging thing” she has ever done. “I just … Read more
Tucking yourself in like a smothered baked potato is the newest way to get a great night’s sleep. A TikTok trend called the “potato bed” has gone viral as a comfy way of rearranging sheets and pillows to be surrounded and snuggled. The first step is to lay out a fitted bedsheet upside down and stuff … Read more
Bryson DeChambeau has been shaking up the very buttoned up world of golf, with backlash over his YouTube trick shots, being branded a “captain’s nightmare” and sparking a ‘feud’ with Irish pro Rory McIlroy. As he rolled into Bethpage Black in New York for the 2025 Ryder Cup, the California-born pro has copped criticism for … Read more
Your gut microbiome is begging for more dirt, more hugs — and a whole lot less disinfectant. That’s according to Dr. Wendy Johnson, a family physician, writer and public health professor, who warns that if you’re not nurturing the bacteria in your belly like a garden, you could be setting yourself up for serious trouble. … Read more
She may no longer be narrating the scandalous lives of Manhattan’s elite, but Kristen Bell is still dishing secrets — only now, they’re about blood sugar, not Blair Waldorf. At the Emmys, Bell’s “Nobody Wants This” co-star Justine Lupe revealed the “Gossip Girl” alum’s go-to biohack for eating carbs without the crash or the weight … Read more
Shell shock! Nearly 54 million US adults are believed to suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), which occurs when muscles in your throat relax and repeatedly block your airway, causing you to stop breathing as you sleep. Besides disrupted sleep and snoring, OSA can raise the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, … Read more