It’s thought that people who like sleeping in are unproductive and lazy. But that couldn’t be further from the truth. They’re actually intelligent, active, and more likely to be successful in life. Confused? Read on… #1. Sleeping in shows intelligence. The University…
#1. You can get to know yourself better. When you take the time and energy to look within yourself, you get a chance to find out who you really are. When you do that, you are more in tune with the…
Children of older mothers are healthier, taller and obtain more education than children of younger mothers, according to a new study. Researchers say that health and educational opportunities improve year-by-year, meaning it pays to be born later. Most previous research has suggested babies…
It’s a common misconception that couples should be diving between the sheets every moment of every day to be happy, but one study recently set out to find exactly how much sex we should be having. According to the study…
‘Tis the season to get working on that summer bod, but new research may scare you right out of the gym as it shows just how much bacteria is lurking on all that sweaty, shared gym equipment. FitRated gathered bacteria samples…
Wearing clothes is tough; whether it’s stains, shrinkage, or static that’s driving you crazy, these 15 hacks will have you looking your best in no time. #1. Fit the bottom of your jeans into your boots with clever folding and…
Showering every morning might make you feel squeaky clean and ready to face the day ahead, but research suggests you could actually be harming your body by showering too often. The study points out that daily showers are a societal norm, as…
#1. Reach out to your friends. It’s time to get together with one or some of your favorite friends. Talk out your sorrow, pain and fears. Getting out your negative thoughts can be helpful and having a friend by your…
Donna Gillie, 30, from Nova Scotia, Canada, always struggled with overeating but, since 2010, she’s lost an incredible 115lbs and is preparing for her third bikini contest — without any surgery. “I began to struggle with my weight in my early teens,”…
Being a new parent is hard, and everyone knows that mom’s get the raw deal in the sleep department — but is that really true? Science seems to indicate that it’s actually new dads who miss out on the most sleep. The…
We’ve all (probably) wondered how long sex SHOULD last for one reason or another, but now thanks to some clever scientists we can finally answer the burning question: What exactly is the mean intravaginal ejaculation latency time? The study asked over 500…
You may of heard the sad news of Oscar-winning actress Patty Duke dying on Tuesday. The cause of her death was sepsis, and the announcement was a “major milestone” for this little-known but common condition, according to Thomas Heymann, executive director of the Sepsis Alliance.…
A vegetarian diet is good for you right? Wrong, if the findings of a new study are to be believed. A long term vegetarian diet causes genetic mutations which increase the risk of heart disease and cancer, say scientists from Cornell University in…
We’re all on a quest to find a little joy, but what if the path to happiness was actually super easy? And what if someone wrote an article and illustrated it with GIFs showing you how to be happier? Oh…
You might think running out the door without breakfast is a sneaky way to “save” calories, but a recent study shows that you’re actually increasing your chances of piling on the pounds. Researchers from Yale and University of Connecticut followed 600…
We all know the sheer joy of clean ears, but it’s time to drop the Q-Tip because science says you could go deaf from this pseudo-hygienic habit. Even though the box says not to, we’re all guilty of ramming the…