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Think you’re the biggest fan of Miller High Life? I have the *perfect* job for you! The beer brand is looking for an official ambassador, and trust me, with the type of perks they’re offering, you’ll want to at least consider taking on the role. “The Champagne of Beers” is taking their title to the

In a recent study published in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings, University of Alabama at Birmingham researchers found that there is significant geographic heterogeneity in the distribution of cardiovascular disease risk factors such as diabetes, hypertension, high blood cholesterol levels, obesity, smoking, lack of physical activity and unhealthy diet, across the United States. These risk factors

It’s time to figure out once and for all if it’s bad to charge your phone overnight. No, this isn’t an episode of “Mythbusters,” but the revelation of these rumors may feel like a big reveal. According to Business Insider, it’s a common myth that leaving your phone plugged in overnight could damage the battery

How often have you laid in bed scrolling through news stories, social media or responding to a text? After staring at the screen, have you ever found that it is harder to fall asleep? It’s widely believed that the emitted blue light from phones disrupts melatonin secretion and sleep cycles. To reduce this blue light

Social media apps are useful sources of information. They help us catch up with the activities of friends, news, current affairs, government COVID updates and the latest happenings in celebrity and sport. But during the pandemic, you may have felt you spend too much time on social media. On occasion you may have seen the

Wheezing, coughing that doesn’t stop, a pale and sweaty face: clinically, severe asthma attacks look very similar from patient to patient. But biologically, not all severe asthma is the same—and a team of scientists has, for the first time, identified the key difference in people, a finding that has important implications for treatment. In a

When you think of ways to treat opioid use disorder, you might think methadone clinics and Narcotics Anonymous meetings. You probably don’t imagine stretches and strengthening exercises. But Anne Swisher—professor at the West Virginia University School of Medicine—is working to address opioid misuse in an unconventional way: through physical therapy. She and her colleagues have

If there’s one thing Doritos knows how to do, it’s deliver hot new snacks—and their recent releases have been no different. By giving us a Tangy Pickle flavor along with the revival of 3D Doritos, they’re crushing 2021. And now, the beloved chip brand is bringing back another favorite amongst fans: Doritos Roulette. Starting April

When Fred VanVleet brings the basketball up the court, the Toronto Raptors guard needs to read the defense and decide his next move while still controlling a continuous flow of movements to keep his dribble alive. Depending on the actions of his teammates, and the opposing defenders, “Steady’ Freddy may have to change plans of

The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine was 100% effective in preventing COVID-19 among children ages 12 to 15 in a phase 3 trial, the companies announced on Wednesday (March 31). The companies plan to submit the data to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) “as soon as possible” to expand emergency

We’ve all seen the commercials, and we’ve all been a little tempted at one point or another. It seems like the perfect at-home gym equipment to get rid of those pesky extra pounds. But we also have asked ourselves the same question — is a Peloton bike worth the money? Peloton is an interactive fitness platform with more

Once you’re vaccinated, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have officially OK’d having friends over for dinner if they’re vaccinated, too. The guidelines also say that once vaccinated, you can have a mask-less, indoor hangout even if your guests aren’t vaccinated, as long as you’re gathering with people from a single household, and no

You’re grocery shopping. You’re browsing products. You notice those products tout ingredients like bee pollen, black currant, lemongrass, and buckwheat kasha. And what’s even stranger? You’re in the beer aisle. Performance beer is one of the latest trends hoping to catch on with wellness-oriented, weekend-warrior types who want to feel a little bit better about

At least 80% of Australians aged over 70 years are at high risk of serious illness or death if they contract COVID-19, according to a new study led by the University of South Australia. People with high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes and cancer are more vulnerable to poor outcomes if they contract COVID-19 and

New research published in Diabetologia (the journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes [EASD]) shows that regular physical activity is a safe diabetes prevention strategy for people residing in relatively polluted regions. The study, which is the first to investigate the combined effects of physical activity and pollution exposure on type 2

Active or voluntary learning is a major topic in education, psychology, and neuroscience. Over the years, numerous studies have shown that when learning occurs through voluntary action, there is a modulation of attention, motivation and cognitive control that makes the process much more effective. Consequently, memory is benefited. However, although the physiological processes underlying this

Close to two out of three Russians believe that the coronavirus is a man-made biological weapon and less than a third are willing to get vaccinated, a poll said Monday. Observers say the findings reflect a distrust towards authorities fuelled by the lack of transparency during the pandemic and deteriorating relations with the West. According

It’s been over a year since the “Chicken Sandwich Feuds” began and we’ve been treated to all sorts of amazing fried chicken items since then. However, perhaps nothing has been so exciting, so utterly strange, and so innovative as this new chicken sandwich taco from Taco Bell. Yes, I said CHICKEN SANDWICH TACO!!! Taco Bell

Although McDonald’s as we currently know it is pretty darn amazing (ever heard of Spicy Chicken McNuggets???), there are still a few discontinued menu items we’ve been missing. We’re talking Snack Wraps, Salad Shakers (just me?), and most importantly, ORANGE HI-C. And though we can’t get some of them back, we just got the news

Carbon monoxide chat isn’t the most thrilling – but it can save lives. According to research from Uswitch.com, fire services are being called to 10% more carbon monoxide incidents in homes than they were five years ago. But perhaps the scariest part is that almost a third (32%) of households say they do not have