How many times have you gone on a blind date with a guy who seemed perfect on paper (i.e., according to his profile, or your matchmaking friend’s review)—but in person, your chemistry could only be described as … crickets? It could be your (or his) DNA, suggests a new study published in the journal Human… Read More »
Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to reflect the latest statistics. It’s shocking but true: One of the hot trends in plastic surgery right now is labiaplasty, a procedure to trim the vulva’s inner lips, aka the labia minora. (Add this to the list of things you shouldn’t do to your vagina.) According to statistics from… Read More »
Be cautious of these combos Even the most common supplements can have surprising interactions with drugs and other supplements. “Things that are natural are not necessarily safe,” says David S. Seres, MD, director of medical nutrition and associate professor of medicine at Columbia Medical Center. He explains that much of the reasoning for taking different… Read More »
This article originally appeared on People.com. Lindsey Vonn doesn’t feel the need to cover up her scars. The Olympic skier, 32, proudly shows a long scar on the back of her right arm in a photo she shared on Twitter on on Monday in which she wears the form-fitting black sleeveless dress she wore to attend… Read More »
This article originally appeared on RealSimple.com. Older adults who begin sleeping more than nine hours a night might want to talk to their doctors about their increased need for shuteye: A new study suggests that it may be an early sign of dementia. But that’s not to say that every parent or grandparent who starts… Read More »
When I was a little girl, my parents told me it wasn’t a good idea to brag about something unless I was really exceptional at it. The advice kept me humble and grounded, and it’s been the way I’ve lived my life ever since. So when I say I this, I hope you’ll believe me: I am an expert at coming… Read More »
This article originally appeared on Time.com. You’ve heard the saying before: “use it or lose it.” Studies show that people who utilize their brains more—by furthering their education, learning a new language or musical instrument or keeping a rich network of relationships with family and friends—tend to have lower rates of dementia and problems with… Read More »
This article originally appeared on Time.com. It’s easier than ever to stay in touch on multiple platforms throughout the day, but that 24/7 availability is stressing Americans out. Four out of five adults say they constantly check their email, texts and social media, according to a new report by the American Psychological Association (APA). The… Read More »
The This Is Us cast wants to apologize for making you cry every week. In a hilarious PSA-style clip by Entertainment Weekly, Mandy Moore, Milo Ventimiglia, Sterling K. Brown, and other cast members say they’re sorry for the emotional rollercoaster they’ve been putting you on week after week. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIzRHA4Fg_Y This video was originally published back in October, around… Read More »
The This Is Us cast wants to apologize for making you cry every week. In a hilarious PSA-style clip by Entertainment Weekly, Mandy Moore, Milo Ventimiglia, Sterling K. Brown, and other cast members say they’re sorry for the emotional rollercoaster they’ve been putting you on week after week. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIzRHA4Fg_Y This video was originally published back in October, around… Read More »