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Weekends give us every reason to indulge. And we cannot stop thinking about this decadent dessert that Giada De Laurentiis shared yesterday, which we are adding to our no-bake dessert shortlist that’s perfect for summer (or anytime really). These are sure to satisfy your ice cream craving. View this post on Instagram Weekend plans include…

Legendary Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt and his girlfriend, Kasi Bennett, welcomed their first daughter back on May 17 — with none other than his country’s prime minister, Andrew Holness, announcing the news via Twitter (just so you know it was kind of a big deal). But it wasn’t until this week, on Bennett’s birthday, that

You already know that cardio exercise is one common component of weight loss success. But if you’ve been relying on traditional methods like cycling and running recently, you might want to change up your routine and give swimming a try. “Although swimming seems relatively hard and sometimes scary, it’s one of the best cardiovascular workouts

We all have a lot of love to give (all kinds of love in all kinds of ways!) but dropping the L-bomb and actually telling your partner “hey, I love you/am in love with you” in any relationship means things are moving to the next level. Which is why it is actually possible to say

Sticking to the high-fat ketogenic diet is no easy feat. Say good bye to eating popcorn at the movies, or even sweet potatoes. The extremely low-carb plan eliminates many foods, making it difficult to follow long-term. A new spinoff called “lazy keto,” which as the name implies, requires less work, attempts to make the diet

More than 8 in 10 Americans (83%) say the future of our nation is a significant source of stress, according to the American Psychological Association’s most recent survey report, “Stress in AmericaTM 2020: Stress in The Time of COVID-19, Volume Two.” The previous high was 69%, reported in 2018 as part of APA’s annual Stress

For many women, Spanx have come to be famously known as clothing hacks to flatter your figure. After all, what grown woman hasn’t at least tried on shaping shorts, shaping underwear, or super-tight tights that vow to suck, smooth, and squeeze all of the classic problem areas? Even the Kardashians are fans of the form-fitting

During the COVID-19 pandemic, individuals have turned to grocery delivery services like Instacart more than ever before. While keeping up with demand, Instacart has updated their policies accordingly, and most recently adjusted their tipping system to eliminate tip-baiting. Tip-baiting is a practice that happens when a customer promises large tips for their grocery shoppers, and

Color awareness has long been a puzzle for researchers in neuroscience and psychology, who debate over how much color observers really perceive. A study from Dartmouth in collaboration with Amherst College finds that people are aware of surprisingly limited color in their peripheral vision; much of our sense of a colorful visual world is likely

Neuentdecktes Protein with a big effect Meningococcal disease is dangerous bacteria, the life-threatening brain skin inflammation (Meningitis) and blood poisoning (Sepsis) can cause. So far, it was unclear what the bacterium makes it so successful in causing such serious diseases. A German research team explained this well, and paves the way for better therapies. Researchers

If you received an odd text from “Costco” about an “overcharge reimbursement” followed by a sketchy link, you’re not alone. This, fellow Costco shoppers, is a text scam; and no, you shouldn’t click on the link. Popular Costco fan Instagram account Costco Deals (@costcodeals) posted about the text scam yesterday, sharing it with their more

Already available in over 100 countries, Nexplanon is now finally approved for use in Canada. Nexplanon is a contraceptive implant: a small rod, inserted into the upper arm through a tiny incision, that prevents pregnancy for up to three years. It works by releasing a very low continuous dose of a synthetic progesterone. The contraceptive

(HealthDay)—Let’s say you’re one of the more than 1.7 million people in the United States who’ve contracted COVID-19, and you’ve been fortunate enough to shake off the virus and recover. What happens when you encounter the COVID-19 coronavirus again? Reinfection is a major concern among public health officials as the nation moves toward reopening the

Black pepper, grated Pecorino Romano cheese, EVOO, and spaghetti: These are the only four ingredients needed to make cacio e pepe (aside from kosher salt, of course). While this Roman dish — one that literally translates to “cheese and pepper” — may seem simple, it tastes anything but; and it’s precisely why the dish that’s

Thomas Edison did it. Margaret Thatcher did it. Eleanor Roosevelt did it. Leonardo da Vinci did it. For those of you who think naps are only for young children, we and the aforementioned legends would beg to differ. “Sleep makes us more productive, creative, less stressed and much healthier and happier. Even a 20-minute nap

We won’t lie — when it comes to our summer sippers, we like wines that are served ice cold, slightly sweet, and won’t break the bank. You don’t want to put a fancy, expensive bottle in a glass with a few ice cubes, but honestly, sometimes nothing hits the spot like a slightly-sweet and super

We may not be able to go out to restaurants like we once used to, and our travel plans may be on hold for the foreseeable future, but that doesn’t mean that we can’t treat ourselves to some elegant, seasonal food at home. While microwaving a frozen dinner or heating up a frozen pizza can

New research has found that older adults who go online every day are more likely to be socially isolated than those who use the internet less frequently. Published in the journal Ageing and Society, the researchers examined data from 4,492 adults in England, with an average age of 64. Overall, 19% reported high levels of

From loaves of freshly baked bread to hearty soups and stews, we’ve all been spending a lot more time cooking in the past few months. That means that, while we are enjoying the tasty results of our new cooking chops, we have noticed that some of our cookware isn’t quite up to snuff. Well, it

When we think of backyard barbecues and summer season kick-offs, we always think of Memorial Day, which is often the first weekend of the year that we fire up the grill and start cooking up burgers, hot dogs, and other warm-weather-fare that we’ve been deprived of for so long during the cold and rainy months.