Dick Van Dyke turns 100 on December 13, and he still goes to the gym three times a week. The man who danced across rooftops in Mary Poppins and charmed audiences in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang has outlived most of his generation, and he thinks he knows why. In recent interviews and a new book...
American farmers have been feeling a lot of pressure from shifting trade rules, higher costs, and shrinking export markets. As the problems stacked up, many rural communities waited for something to help them out. That moment arrived when former President Donald Trump announced a new aid package that aims to steady the agricultural world. Trump’s...
Do you find yourself often feeling heavy and lethargic, despite generally sleeping well? The secret to feeling light, energized, and healthy often starts in your gut. A smooth-running digestive system is essential for nutrient absorption, immune function, and overall well-being. If you’ve ever felt sluggish or uncomfortable, you know how amazing it feels once you...
The landscape of human sexuality keeps expanding as people find new ways to describe their experiences of attraction. Berrisexuality is one of the newer terms gaining visibility, a microlabel for people who felt that bisexual or pansexual didn’t quite capture what they were feeling. It offers something more specific for those who feel drawn to...
Sexual orientation can feel confusing sometimes. People try to make sense of who they like, but the usual labels do not always fit. That is often why new identities appear, and one of those is called almondsexual. People who use this term say almondsexuality finally gives them words that match what is in their head....
Solar energy is often praised for being cleaner and more sustainable than other power sources. For example, fossil fuels are finite, their sources are depleting, and they cause air pollution. Meanwhile, solar energy uses sunrays, which are unlimited and abundant (albeit weather-dependent). However, there’s an aspect to solar energy that is not environmentally friendly: land...
Low back pain persists as the leading cause for work loss, disability and reduction of quality of life across the world. In 2020, over half a billion prevalent cases of low back pain were recorded. Low back pain is characterized by 3 types of pain occurring simultaneously which are nociceptive (physical damage to muscles or...
Heart disease in women can often emerge silently, yet the subtle warning signs are usually there. However, they just do not always appear in the dramatic way that many people imagine. A story recently shared by a hospital worker on Reddit described a colleague who came in with jaw and neck pain that shifted into...
People with high IQs often carry habits and preferences that others feel uncomfortable with, even if those habits serve them well. What seems annoying to one person might be essential or deeply fulfilling to another who has a sharp mind. Below are 18 unusual things that many intelligent people love doing, though many others find...
Waking up with a sticky, dry mouth at night can feel very uncomfortable and strangely worrying. Saliva does far more than keep your mouth comfortable. It helps protect teeth, supports taste, and even aids digestion. The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research explains that “dry mouth, also called xerostomia, is the condition of not...
Your 30s represent an important turning point in life. While your body may still feel rather youthful, you may start to notice the subtle changes that accompany aging. You may notice a shift in energy levels, a slower metabolism, and a longer period of recovery after exerting yourself. Yet, even though our bodies are slowly...
Cosmetic procedures have moved from celebrity gossip columns into everyday life. Today, teachers, accountants, and grandparents are scheduling consults, and the most common plastic surgery procedures are tracked almost like global economic indicators. The International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) now estimates that about 37.9 million aesthetic procedures were performed worldwide in 2024, combining...
