Superheroes are also saving the real world. A study published in The Journal of Psychology in August found that superhero movies can promote prosocial behavior — actions that benefit other people or society as a whole. The researchers wanted to see how movies that are usually filled with violence affect viewers in terms of empathy…
Consumers should beware of an unholy trinity of food additives, according to this expert. Gastroenterologist from California Dr. Saurabh Sethi has taken to TikTok to call out three potentially carcinogenic chemicals found in many processed foods sold in the US His warning comes after more than 1,000 cereal lovers and health activists marched on Kellogg’s…
I recently shared a story on my TikTok about a friend who called me with a horror story about her sons. The brothers, as part of their “play fight”, did a few things to each other… and let’s face it, their behavior could get them arrested for blasphemy if they were judged as adults. My…
We live in an increasingly screen-filled world, and while most Americans report serious screen fatigue, our modern work and lifestyle habits make bathing in blue light nearly impossible to avoid. In a particularly grim statistic, researchers estimate that the average US adult will spend the equivalent of 44 years of their life looking at screens….
Dayanara Perez is very careful about what she puts in her body. So when the self-proclaimed “health nut” was named one of the first women in the US to receive Motiva silicone breast implants, her ears “and a few other body parts” perked up. “My breasts are so weird and natural-looking,” Perez, 30, a mother…
HelloFresh is bringing a new meaning to “friend giving.” The meal kit company is bringing the iconic Thanksgiving sitcom episode to life for the holiday as it honors Friends’ 30th anniversary. In a throwback to the beloved series’ Season 6 Episode 9, titled “The One Where Ross Got High,” the limited-edition meal kit will allow…
Get ready for Beta babies. Gen Alpha refers to babies born between 2010 and 2024, but from early next year, the world’s most welcome children will be members of Gen Beta. Like every generation that came before them, Betas will have their own set of unique styles and behaviors. They will also have their own…
Experts are sounding the cowbell about the potential dangers of non-dairy milk. Cow’s milk consumption in America has declined drastically in recent years as consumers gravitate toward plant-based milk for health reasons, have dairy intolerances, and have ethical concerns about animal abuse in modern dairy farming practices. However, some ingredients in these alternatives may be…
It’s only $1, but crazy fans think AriZona Iced Tea tastes like a million bucks. The vibrantly colorful canned drink from the New York-based company was famously priced at just 99 cents, but has become a bona fide pop culture phenomenon over the years. Crazy fans have tattooed the infamous cherry blossom tree, collected hundreds…
Forget ghosts and ghouls – Halloween can get really scary if you have to make an emergency trip to the dentist’s office. Past research has reported an 80% increase in emergency dental visits on Halloween versus other days in October. “This increase is often due to people indulging in sweets that can damage teeth or…