Black Friday is this week — what better way to follow our national day of gluttony than with wanton spending? The dark architects of the American Dream insist we get fat and then buy like we are rich, and Black Friday allows us to find release in retail. And it would seem we feel the … Read more
Scientists have developed a hand-y way to spot a lush. Researchers in the UK have found that someone’s love of the sauce may be linked to testosterone exposure in the womb — which has a distinct effect on a baby’s hand development, per a boozy study published in the American Journal Of Human Biology. “It … Read more
Everyone feels stuffed after Thanksgiving, but how many calories are you really consuming? Research conducted by Levity looked at the calories of all the Thanksgiving favorites — from the classic roast turkey to side dishes to pies — to determine how much we’re gobbling down on the food-centered holiday. On average, Americans typically eat leftovers … Read more
Just in time for the holidays, some heart-warming news. Flavanol-rich cocoa and green tea can protect your cardiovascular system against stress even after you eat fatty junk food, a new study finds. “We know that when people are stressed, they tend to gravitate towards high-fat foods,” said lead study author Catarina Rendeiro, an assistant professor … Read more
For sporty couples all over America, the love of the game doesn’t stay in the stadium — it’s infused into every moment of their lives, including their nuptials. Here’s a look at couples that scored the perfect sports-themed wedding ceremony, giddy-up getaways and advice on how to make your “I do” a hole-in-one Deep dives … Read more
Martha Stewart isn’t a fan of Drew Barrymore’s signature touchy-feely approach to daytime TV. The domestic doyenne, 83, appeared on “The Drew Barrymore Show” on Tuesday to promote her new cookbook — her 100th — and pushed the host away after she got a little too up close and personal. The awkward encounter occurred when … Read more
Talk about brain drain. A new study finds that making several difficult decisions at once can wear down the brain areas responsible for self-control, essentially putting them “to sleep” and leading to aggressive or impulsive behavior. The research explores the controversial theory of “ego depletion” — the idea that we have limited mental energy for … Read more
One bipartisan issue this Election Day? No one wants to puke. But with stress and anxiety over such a high-stakes race sending Americans running to the pharmacy’s stomach aisle, a psychologist says there are a few techniques that can calm your tummy as it flips, twists, and crawls up into your throat while you’re watching … Read more
This might sour your Halloween. In some US towns, there are age restrictions for trick-or-treaters, meaning kids of a certain age may be ineligible for candy canvassing tonight. According to Fox News, one town in New Jersey has a law that ban anyone 14 years or older from trick-or-treating. Yes, you can be too old … Read more
Skin is in. Maryland-based chronic pain specialist Dr. Kunal Sood has taken to TikTok to reveal the nutrient-rich fruit we have been eating the wrong way. Addressing his 2.3 million followers, Sood explained that while many of us peel and discard the skin of the fruit, it is not only edible but also a veritable … Read more
When it comes to overall health, it’s well established that booze is bad news, but is all alcohol equally odious? California gastroenterologist Dr. Saurabh Sethi has taken to TikTok to share his surprising pick for the “healthiest choice” for drinkers. Sethi’s preference? Tequila. Cheers to tequila as a “healthy choice.” AntonioDiaz – stock.adobe.com While he explains that no amount … Read more
Think only the young and reckless and the old and infirm end up in health clinics? Think again. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released data Tuesday revealing the age range of Americans who visit healthcare centers most — and the results are surprising. New CDC data reveals the demographic of Americans who seek … Read more
Forget snakes on a plane — these passengers were panicked by a rodent on an aircraft. Freaked-out fliers spotted what appeared to be a rat running above an overhead bin on a Spirit Airlines flight from Dallas, Texas to Los Angeles, California. A video depicting the furry infiltrator has racked up around two million views … Read more
Don’t trash this life hack. One woman was stunned to find a trick to lining her garbage bin with a trash bag. “I was today-years-old when I found out garbage bags come inside out in the box,” creator Sasha Dennocenzo wrote on TikTok, adding in the video’s caption that she now feels “dumb.” Dennocenzo said … Read more
ChatGPT can be used for virtually anything, and in the world of romance, people have used the artificial intelligence tool to plan their weddings, write their wedding vows, score matches on Tinder and find online companionship — even if they’re happily married. Now couples are going further than using AI to nourish their relationships — they’re using … Read more
So long, suckers, gummy bears and candy corn — a renowned psychiatrist says the one thing you should definitely do if you’re depressed is trash the junk food. “Your gut health is critical to brain health,” Dr. Daniel Amen, a brain-imaging researcher in California, said in a TikTok last week. “If you have, for example, … Read more
They’ve cracked the case. In new research, UK allergy and aviation medicine specialists dispel the widely held belief that nut allergens spread through airplane ventilation systems. “In fact, food-induced allergic reactions are around 10–100 times less common during flights than ‘on the ground,’” the researchers wrote in their scientific review published Tuesday in the journal Archives … Read more
Are you sucking the life out of your friends? Some people can just drain your energy — and not because you’ve had so much fun together. Nicknamed “energy vampires,” these people deplete your emotional energy, either intentionally or not. Colin Robinson, played by Mark Proksch (above), is an “energy vampire” who sucks the life out … Read more
There is a certain phrase that should now get your Spidey sense tingling. This three-word message is one that scammers rely on and could make you high-risk to fall for a scam text: “Would you kindly.” It may seem like a friendly or harmless phrase, but your guard should go up immediately. Even the single … Read more
Let’s keep it 100 — your chances of becoming a centenarian are slim. Medical breakthroughs, public health achievements and better diets led to steep increases in global life expectancy in the 1800s and 1900s. But startling new research finds this momentum has slowed and the biggest boosts to longevity may be in the rearview mirror. … Read more