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 — …
Dietology shows how you can enjoy ultra-processed foods
In the wake of new research confirming the link between ultra-processed foods and the development of type 2 diabetes, a nutritionist is showing how to safely incorporate guilty pleasures into a balanced diet. The latest study, published this week in Lancet Regional Health—Europe, analyzed the UPF consumption of nearly 312,000 people from eight European countries. …
Mom’s viral plane seat hack sparks debate
A family travel blogger has revealed her secret to making an entire row on a flight, but solo flyers seem to be against it. Jess Darrington, the Idaho-based creator of Where’s Briggs?, which specializes in travel tips for parents with children under 4, shared a now-viral seating hack on TikTok that has attracted more than …
I’m a dentist – don’t eat during these two hours of the day if you want healthy teeth
This dentist is revealing the tooth for oral hygiene. Dr. Alex Foo says it takes more than brushing and flossing twice a day to keep your teeth healthy. To prevent tooth decay, the award-winning dentist says it’s essential to give your teeth a break after lunch. A two-hour food embargo after a midday meal can …
Miss Universe Fiji embroiled in corruption, conspiracy claims after winner stripped of crown
The fallout from this beauty pageant is getting ugly. Miss Universe Fiji has been embroiled in scandalous allegations of corruption after the winner was stripped of her crown in favor of a runner-up with close ties to the pageant’s licensee. Manshika Prasad, 24, was named Miss Universe Fiji at the pageant, which was held on …
Would you pop the question to a $10,000 lobster?
“Happily ever after” can start here – if you’re hungry enough. A sandwich shop in Boston called Pauli’s North End announced in honor of National Lobster Day on September 25th that they are selling $10,000 worth of lobster rolls, featured with a 1-5/8 carat diamond over 1.75 pound of fresh lobster meat. “The idea of …
My 2 year old says ‘f–k you’ – I think it’s funny
The other night I was in bed reading to my two youngest daughters. I heard my two-year-old mumble something, but I couldn’t understand it at all. “Mommy, did you hear what Lily said?” my five-year-old daughter asked with wide eyes. “No honey, what did she say?†She stood up on her nightstand and with a …
Seniors are responsible for an ‘alarming’ STI epidemic in the US
Someone give grandpa a box of condoms, already. Sex-crazed senior citizens are fueling a spike in STIs across the country, surprising new statistics have revealed — with one surprising state leading the wild charge. In 2022 — the year with the most recent data — more than 2.5 million cases of syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia …