15 Reasons You Should Be Your Own Best Friend
#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…
Health
Children Of Older Moms Are Healthier, Taller AND More Educated — Here’s Why
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…
This Is How Frequently Couples Should Have Sex To Stay Happy
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…
It Turns Out Going To The Gym Could Be BAD For You — Here’s Why
‘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…
These 15 Easy Hacks Will Help You Look Great Every Single Day
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…
Why Showering Everyday Is Actually Bad For You
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…
10 Ways To Improve Your Mood When Life Feels Hopeless
#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…
This Woman Lost 115lbs And Is Now A Bikini Model — WITHOUT Any Surgery
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,”…
Despite What You Think, Dads Miss Out On Most Sleep After A Child Is Born
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…
This Is How Long Sex SHOULD Last, According To Science
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…
Patty Duke’s Cause Of Death Is A Little-Known But Surprisingly Common Condition
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.…
Vegetarian Diet Mutates Genes Raising Risk Of Cancer And Heart Disease
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…
Stop Doing These 14 Things And Feel Instantly Happier
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…
Skipping Breakfast Makes You Fatter Than Having TWO Breakfasts
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…
Here’s The REAL Reason You Need To Stop Putting Q-Tips In Your Ears
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…
What Took So Long? Finally, A Genius Breast Pump That Doesn’t Suck
In March 2014, Samantha Rudolph read a New York Times article titled “Shouldn’t the Breast Pump Be as Elegant as an iPhone and as Quiet as a Prius by Now?” She couldn’t agree more. So, together with her husband Jared Miller,…