This is fantastic news for coffee lovers! A new study finds that consuming six extra servings of flavonoid-rich foods a day can lower the risk of dementia by 28%, especially for those with high blood pressure, depression and high genetic risk. The greatest risk reduction was seen in people who consumed at least two of …
September 2024
Furious mum says girl among group of schoolgirls locked in classroom for wearing wrong shoes
An angry mum says a group of schoolgirls were locked in a classroom for hours on the first day of school – because they were wearing the wrong shoes. Charlotte Byers, 39, claims her daughter Lillyanne, 13, was forced to miss school because her shoes had a gold and black bow on the front. She …
The first patient in the world transplanted with a complete and partial eye reflects 1 year after the operation
A year after undergoing his first eye and partial face transplant, Aaron James is finding beauty in everyday life. He can finally appreciate solids again – smelling is a simple pleasure – and he doesn’t wince when he looks in the mirror. And while most people hate the DMV, James happily traded in his driver’s …
Burger King, McDonald’s, Five Guys and more
Cheeseburger lovers in heaven. Today, Wednesday, September 18, is National Cheeseburger Day — and there are plenty of deals to be had. While some cheeseburgers may be better for your health than others, there’s no shortage of options to get your hands on this beloved foodie feast. Here are a handful of deals that will …
Mum’s holiday ruined by husband’s ‘gross action’ in hotel pool: ‘Right at worst’
Imagine settling in on your well-deserved family vacation by the resort pool, enjoying the sounds of splashing and laughter from your children and other relaxed vacationers. Then imagine hearing a clicking sound that sounds strangely familiar as you take a sip of your cocktail. The clicking sound of … wait … are those … NAILS?! …
East Village Pizza fired me – now I own the NYC parts joint
When Frank Kabatas first came to the United States in 1997 when he was 23 years old, he had only seen pizza in movies. A quarter-century later, the Turkish immigrant, now 49, is the proud owner and operator of one of Manhattan’s most beloved pizzerias — the same one that fired him after a six-month …
Taco Bell is permanently moving National Taco Day to Tuesday
Taco Marta is now officially a holiday. National Taco Day is getting a new permanent spot on the calendar thanks to Taco Bell and the National Taco Day Calendar. The craft food holiday is celebrated on October 4th every year, but the California-based grocery chain got the stamp of approval to move the national day …
What would parents give up for a healthy child?
Most parents would give up social media, the vacation of a lifetime and even their best friend – all for the well-being of their child. The survey of 2,000 parents of children aged 0-8 looked at what parents would be willing to give up if it meant their child was happy and healthy as the …
Conservatives have larger brain amygdalas than liberals: study
Forget crowd size — a new study confirms that conservatives boast slightly larger amygdalas, the part of the brain that plays a key role in identifying and responding to potential threats, compared to liberals. “A slightly larger amygdala simply highlights the brain’s increased sensitivity to issues related to [the] need for security, reduction of uncertainty …
‘Smiley’ face discovered on Mars could hint at life on the red planet
Wouldn’t you be happy too? The European Space Agency has found a “smiling” face on the surface of Mars – and the cheerful pattern could be a sign of life on the bright red spot. The purple color, seen by ESA’s ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter, evokes a smile — or perhaps a still face — …










