As children, some people wanted to be movie stars and queens of the universe, to have pet unicorns and cloaks of invisibility — we could have it all because all we needed was the power of our imaginations. Now that we’re older, having it all looks a lot different. We balance the spinning plates of […]
Blacks Have Elevated HTN Risk Through Age 55 Years
FRIDAY, July 13, 2018 — Blacks have considerably increased risk for hypertension than whites through age 55 years, regardless of blood pressure levels through young adulthood, according to a study published online July 11 in the Journal of the American Heart Association. S. Justin Thomas, Ph.D., from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and colleagues […]
Recent years have seen U.S. military reinventing trauma care
(HealthDay)—The U.S. military has reinvented trauma care, offering hope for changing approaches to health care, according to a blog post published online July 3 in Health Affairs. Arthur Kellermann, M.D., M.P.H., from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Md., and colleagues write about the U.S. military’s transformation of trauma care experienced […]
The Surprising Thing Happy Couples Have in Common
Not being able to stand your significant other’s friend group is the worst. But besides the fact that it’s annoying to hang with people you don’t like, your totally separate squads might take a toll on the quality of your relationship, too. According to research published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, sharing […]
If You Have This Job, People Are More Likely To Swipe Right On A Dating App
This week, dating apps Tinder and Happn revealed the most popular jobs people went for when using the app, and the results are surprising. The most popular jobs on both apps were quite different for both men and women, and each app had a significantly different favourite job. The data from Happn’s 400,000 users shows that the […]
13 Types of Sex Everyone Should Have at Least Once
Throughout your life, you’re probably going to have a lot of different types of sex. There will likely be Nicolas Sparks-worthy passion, a few regrettable decisions, experiments that don’t turn out as planned, and all of the good, bad, and ugly in between. So think of the following as noteworthy points on your sexual resume—they […]
People Who Believe In This Have Worse Sex
According to one study, there are two types of people in the world: those who believe that good sex comes from communication and growth, or those who believe it arrives from destiny through natural compatibility. However when it comes to how satisfied people are from the sex they’re having, there’s a clear winner between the […]
'Yes, I Have Herpes—And No, It Didn't Ruin My Love Life'
In the past week, you’ve probably heard about how the singer Usher reportedly paid a woman $1.1 million after she sued him for allegedly infecting her with herpes. According to court documents, the woman who filed the lawsuit claimed that “her health and body have been ruined” and that she “has suffered severe emotional distress […]
This Is Why You Crave Junk Food When You Have PMS
Most women know there’s one time of the month where it’s hardest to stick to your healthy eating plans, and it turns out there’s actually a scientific reason why. You know that drop in happiness you feel just before you get your period? According to skin and nutrition expert Fiona Tuck, this is due to […]
You Have To See How Hilary Duff Just Shut Down Her Body Shamers
Hilary Duff is not letting body shamers ruin her vacation. The 29-year-old, who is on a tropical trip with her friends and son, Luca, posted a photo on Instagram on Friday, August 4, of herself standing in the ocean. The picture, taken from the back, shows Hilary in a checkered one piece, carrying her 5-year-old, and a small amount […]