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
Like many other countries, Ireland offers citizenship by descent, meaning you can apply if you have a parent or grandparent who was born there. It took me several months to gather three generations’ worth of documents proving I had grown up with a Wexford-born grandfather, and another full year for my application to be approved. … Read more
I recently celebrated my second sobriety, and like any big milestone, it spurred me to do a little reflection. I asked myself how much my life has changed in the past two years and what sober living has taught me. The answer is a lot. And in some pretty unexpected ways. 10 Things I’ve Accomplished … Read more
If you have trouble getting up in the morning, you are in a very, terribly good company. It’s a common experience research shows, to feeling dizzy and sluggish when you wake up. Scientists call the drowsiness one feels upon waking “sleep inertia.” Although it often goes away within minutes, some people notice that the feeling … Read more
U.S. food and drug manufacturers have officially reached the deadline to reformulate products containing red dye No. 3. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has revoked the use of Red Dye No. 3 (also known as erythrosine, Red Dye 3, FD&C Red No. 3, and Red No. 3) in food and ingested medications, effective January … Read more
DECATUR, Ala. (AP) – In flooded agricultural fields near the Tennessee River, tens of thousands of cranes stand high among broken corn stalks and shallow water in search of corn, berries, seeds and insects. The sound and sight of so many cranes grouped together creates a chorus of trills, trumpets and honks throughout the Wheeler … Read more
Like many other young people, Amelie believes that the Covid-19 pandemic – and the succession of lockdowns and restrictions – marked a ‘turning point’ for her mental health. “I came face to face with everything I had suppressed – and it caused a huge depression,” the French university student, who was 19 years old when … Read more
My therapist had had enough of me. I knew it; she knew. Our sessions had gone nowhere for months. “There’s only so much we can do here,” she said. “Your baby hasn’t let you sleep in two years, your mother is dying and there is a global pandemic. Give yourself a break.” It was time … Read more
Table of contents Table of contents What is the 75 Hard Challenge? What are the rules? The pros and cons TikTok trends and fitness fads come and go, and some stick around longer than others. The 75 Hard Challenge has been around for a while and has recently had a resurgence on TikTok, with TikTokers … Read more
Table of contents Table of contents What is the ‘old man test’ What your balance says about your health Balance and flexibility have become increasingly important over the years, especially to reduce the risk of falls and injuries. TikTokers everywhere are doing the “old man test,” and it may seem strange, but it can reveal … Read more