Parents – I can’t live with them, I can’t live without them. And as you grow up, there is bound to be conflict. So Redditor kissableecassy asked, “Teens, what are your parents doing that is secretly driving you crazy?” Here’s what people said about their parents’ most frustrating habits and tendencies. 1.“They comment on literally … Read more
BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s landmark marriage equality law was officially signed into law on Sept. 24 after it was approved by King Maha Vajiralongkorn. LGBTQ+ couples will be able to register marriages this week when it takes effect on Thursday, making Thailand third in Asia after Taiwan and Nepal. Thailand has a reputation for acceptance … Read more
I’ve traveled to Turks and Caicos a half dozen times and stayed at multiple resorts and lavish vacation rentals, but Rock House, nestled into the rugged limestone cliffs of Providenciales’ north coast, gave me a fresh perspective on this beloved archipelago. From the moment I arrived I knew I was in a special place. Located … Read more
Johan and Sabine Bogaerts left the Netherlands and moved to Thailand to open a beach resort. The couple says they have always dreamed of running their own business instead of working for someone else. Although life is now “slower and certainly more satisfying,” 54-year-old Johan says it’s not all play. In November 2022, Johan and … Read more
A new study suggests that leaded gasoline has caused millions of additional psychiatric cases over the past 75 years. What’s happening? NBC News reported that the study was published in December in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry. It used several metrics to estimate lead levels in the blood of children between 1940 and … Read more
An international committee of scientists has proposed a new way to determine excess body fat instead of relying solely on body mass index (BMI). More than 50 experts in fields such as nutrition, endocrinology and public health published their recommendations in the peer-reviewed journal The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology on Tuesday, January 14. The report’s … Read more
There’s no denying that Southerners care about sports and our teams more than most. But despite our immense passion and unparalleled fandom, there are certain behaviors that even Dawg and Gator would agree are downright uncivilized. Here we’ve rounded up eight things people do at sporting events that we should all avoid. Do you recognize … Read more
All products on Self are independently selected by Self editors. However, when you purchase something through our retail links, Condé Nast may earn an affiliate commission. CFOTO/Getty Images So…TikTok is truly gone – at least for now in the US. But is this a sign from the universe to consider a phone cleanse? Listen up: … Read more
We may receive a commission from purchases made through links. We’ve all been there: standing in the kitchen and staring at a box of Cinnamon Toast Crunch (a pandemic favorite) with a valve that is beyond repair. You just wanted a bowl of crunchy goodness, but now you’re stuck figuring out how to keep the … Read more
Sugary drinks like soda and juices have been a public health enemy for years, but new research suggests that these sugar-sweetened drinks do more than just provide empty calories: they can kill you. That’s the main conclusion of a new study published Jan. 6 in the journal Naturopathy. For the study, researchers from the Friedman … Read more