Tag: truth

You’ve no doubt noticed that the tea aisle has gone green. What used to be a packet of green tea here and there is now shelves filled with green teas of all types, with flavors from refreshing to grassy to smoky. Now, whole cafes have opened up devoted to the stuff, Instagram is peppered with

If you needed more motivation to wear a mask and avoid crowds, here you go: coronavirus has been linked to erectile dysfunction, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Endocrinological Investigation. Some male survivors of COVID-19 will have lasting damage that affects blood flow to the penis, and the long-term psychological effects

For those who aren’t particularly keen on needles, acupressure might be a more viable option for a natural pain relief treatment. Since acupuncture focuses on releasing stagnant energy pockets throughout the body through the application of needles, acupressure claims to do the same thing — but using a practitioner’s fingers. Verywell Health explains that Traditional

If you’ve ever gone shopping in the southern U.S. states, chances are you’ve been to Belk. The retailer started as a small business in the late 1800s and has grown into one of the most recognized department stores in the country with locations spread across 16 states (per Belk). If you’ve never shopped there, perhaps

Donald and Ivanka Trump are a very close daddy-daughter duo. Some people think the POTUS’ oldest daughter seems to be more of a first lady than her stepmom, Melania, which might perhaps explain some of the rumored tension between the two women. Before her dad was elected, Ivanka not only marketed her own lifestyle brand and

You’ve been told to do a few things for your health in 2020: get more exercise, and more recently — avoid large crowds. So, how do you follow this advice during the deadly coronavirus outbreak? At this time, many people are still exercising outside of their home. Even in Seattle, the current ground zero of

Everyone loves flowers. But there are those of us that hate buying flowers for Valentine’s Day or simply to dress up our homes — not because they aren’t beautiful, but because they don’t last very long, and to be honest, we feel terrible about paying for something that goes from gorgeous to grungy in just

It has a fanbase that includes celebrity A-listers like Jimmy Kimmel, Sally Field, Howard Stern — and Bryan Cranston, who gifted his wife with one and said, “Elimination is love” (via The Guardian). It has more than 7,300 5-star user ratings on Amazon. It even has its own mascot — a unicorn named Dookie whose YouTube

Meatless Mondays are easier than ever thanks to the bevy of look-alike burgers in your supermarket that feature zero meat. Yep, I’m talking about Beyond Meat and similar companies producing plant-based burgers, which are still very much on the rise. After years on the market and a solid IPO showing, Beyond Burgers are available in

You might feel sad after looking closer at studies about happiness. That’s because an emotion that’s easy to experience is immensely difficult to measure, says Purdue University economist Timothy Bond. “Happiness research usually asks subjects to rank their happiness on a scale, sometimes with as little as three points: ‘not too happy,’ ‘pretty happy’ and

Needing to ride in a wheelchair can put the brakes on myriad opportunities—some less obvious than one might think. New research from Michigan State University sheds light on the bias people have toward people with disabilities, known as “ableism,” and how it shifts over time. Contrary to popular belief, the findings suggest that biases toward

When it comes to marketing electronic cigarettes to young people, fake news appears to stick. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration currently requires a prominent warning about the dangers of nicotine for e-cigarettes. But just before that mandate, a 2017 campaign by e-cigarette maker blu included fake warnings in precisely the place the real warnings

The movie “miracle” tells the story of “Auggie”. The Boy is wearing a astronaut’s helmet, in order not to be stared at because of his deformity in the face. The plastic surgeon Travis Tollefson explains, how true the story is – and what he learned from the movie. Auggie, severe Facial deformities born to be

Waiting until marriage to have sex may sound like an antiquated custom, but you may be surprised to learn that abstinence is still practiced today. According to Waiting Till Marriage, an organization that supports abstinence before marriage, around three percent of the United States population waits until they are married to have sex. While it’s

Too often, we only see the perfect life that fitness bloggers portray to the world on social media. But one Instagrammer, 27-year-old Stacey Lee from Melbourne, is trying to expose the techniques these bloggers commonly use to portray a ‘highlight reel’ of their own lives. As she’s studying psychology at university, Stacey is particularly concerned

There are things you can assume about your GP: they will have illegible handwriting and will be able to discuss the weather while simultaneously sliding a needle into your arm. But, according to doctor’s bible Australian Family Physician, you can’t always bet on them knowing the best ways to lose weight. “There’s a great deal

(HealthDay)—Between juice bars and high-powered home juicing machines, drinking your fruits and veggies has certainly gone mainstream. Depending on the specific mixes you sip—a vegetable blend, for instance—juice can be a filling snack when you’re on the go. But is juicing a way to lose weight and boost health? Some juicing proponents claim that your