NY citizens are paying more than ever for a burger and fries

NY citizens are paying more than ever for a burger and fries

No wonder we can’t do it with meat. A big batch of new data has revealed some hard-hitting truths about the astronomical prices we’re paying for a burger, fries and a drink across the United States these days, as rampant inflation continues to take its toll all aspects of everyday American life. And while New … Read more

Hip flexor stretches can help you avoid pain as you age: Dr

Hip flexor stretches can help you avoid pain as you age: Dr

Hips don’t lie – and neither do the hip flexors. Tight muscles make everyday life more difficult and sedentary jobs make the challenges worse. While we inevitably lose flexibility as we age, we can take steps (or stretches, rather) to slow the process. All stretches benefit the body, but focusing on the hip flexors is … Read more

Households are cutting back on food spending to cope with air conditioning amid the summer heat

Households are cutting back on food spending to cope with air conditioning amid the summer heat

Americans burned by their summer air conditioning bills are forced to cut costs elsewhere to make ends meet. One in three American households cut back on food spending to meet their utility bills, according to new data from PowerSetter, a platform used to compare energy rates. The company reported that 75% of survey participants, of … Read more

Aspirin may help reduce the risk of colorectal cancer in unhealthy adults

Aspirin may help reduce the risk of colorectal cancer in unhealthy adults

Just two aspirin a week can help reduce the risk of colorectal cancer in adults who live an unhealthy lifestyle, a new study from Mass General Brigham finds. Nearly 108,000 health professionals were included in the study – most were around 50 years old. The researchers recorded their aspirin intake and assigned them a lifestyle … Read more

What is ‘frigorscaping’, the not-so-practical TikTok home trend?

What is 'frigorscaping', the not-so-practical TikTok home trend?

When people talk about decorating their fridge, they often talk about the door – but the latest trend sees people focusing on WITHIN of the refrigerator for decoration. People on Instagram and TikTok have taken to “fridge processing,” turning the place where they keep their food into something aesthetically pleasing. People on Instagram and TikTok … Read more

Lance Bass has type 1.5 diabetes – everything you need to know about LADA

Lance Bass has type 1.5 diabetes - everything you need to know about LADA

Lance Bass was driving himself crazy trying to control his blood sugar after being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes a few years ago. It turns out that Bass actually has latent adult-onset autoimmune diabetes, which exhibits features of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Lance Bass, pictured here on May 14, 2024, in Los … Read more

Blueberries, walnuts, dark chocolate reduce joint inflammation: Dr

Blueberries, walnuts, dark chocolate reduce joint inflammation: Dr

Call it a joint effort. Dr. Nick Pappas, a board-certified hand surgeon in the New Orleans area, is sharing his three favorite foods to reduce joint inflammation — blueberries in the morning, walnuts at lunch, and dark chocolate at night. “I find that these little additions to my diet have definitely contributed to keeping my … Read more

What is the ‘moon face’? Here’s When You Should Worry About Cortisol: The Experts

What is the 'moon face'?  Here's When You Should Worry About Cortisol: The Experts

Its not love hitting your eye. TikTok beauty lovers have a new common enemy in cortisol. A condition called the “moon face” has put fear on the faces of stressed-out youngsters, who now believe their excess appearance can be blamed on their cortisol levels. Also known as “cortisol face,” the term refers to a perceived … Read more

Pumpkin Spice is already on the menu – in August

Pumpkin Spice is already on the menu - in August

Pumpkin spice in August? Scary. We’re still a long way from fall, but Pumpkin Spice is already on the menu in many places across the country. Viewing the fragrance early in the year can cause some seasonal shock given that summer is still in full swing – but consumers can’t get enough. Pumpkin Spice-flavored items … Read more

Dangerous Ozempic scams can cost you money, good health

Dangerous Ozempic scams can cost you money, good health

You want to lose weight – but you could lose money or end up in the hospital with one of these dangerous Ozempic scams. New research warns of illegal online pharmacies selling counterfeit or substandard Ozempic, or in some cases, getting money for nothing in return. “It’s hard to say how widespread these scams are,” … Read more