E-cigarettes have needed some serious myth-busting for a while. Since they hit the market in 2007, people have mistakenly believed they’re not so bad for you, and they’re frequently touted as a healthy alternative to traditional cigarettes. But new research from the American College of Cardiology found that adults who vape are much more likely […]
Should You Really Forgive and Forget?
TUESDAY, Feb. 26, 2019 — Is forgive and forget always the right approach after hurtful behavior from your spouse or significant other? Research done at the University of North Carolina suggests it could actually set up a pattern of continued bad behavior, one in which you forgive and your spouse forgets the mistake and does […]
Can you really be scared to death?
Every year around Oct. 31, as horror films, haunted houses and pranksters in creepy costumes try their best to give you a fright, the question arises: Can a person literally be scared to death? The answer is a very conditional “Yes.” But, experts say, it’s extraordinarily unlikely to happen from Halloween hijinks. “Those circumstances are […]
Cannabis really DOES ruin your memory, study finds
Cannabis really DOES ruin your memory: Young men scored much better in mental tests within a WEEK of giving up, study shows Researchers in Boston followed 88 men aged 16-25 who smoked marijuana at least once a week Some cut down, others went cold turkey, in the first study to measure the effects of marijuana […]
Do legal cannabis products really work as well as Ibuprofen?
Do legal cannabis products really work as well as over-the-counter Ibuprofen? It’s a booming market with cannabis porridge, cola and even pet food on the way But, while that excites some, experts are still divided on their alleged benefit Home Secretary recently said some doctors will be able to prescribe cannabis A chance conversation overheard […]
Would Alicia Silverstone Really Ask Her Ex to Have Another Baby?
Alicia Silverstone’s parenting style has yielded a lot of headlines over the past seven years. There was the time she posted a video of herself bird-feeding her son, Bear. Then Silverstone shocked fans by admitting she ran a diaper-free household in which she monitored her son’s "elimination needs" to make sure she got him to […]
Is regular screening for prostate cancer really necessary?
According to an official statement released by the United States Preventive Services Task Force in JAMA, men in the U.S. face an 11 percent lifetime risk of being diagnosed with prostate cancer and a lifetime risk of prostate cancer-related death of 2.5 percent. Previous studies suggested that one effective way of catching this type of […]
What It's Really Like to Get Your Period in Prison
Getting your period in prison can be a nightmare. I don’t know anyone who enjoys those “days of the month” under any conditions, but being dependent on others for something as intimate as period supplies makes it the absolute worst time of the month when you’re incarcerated — as I was for almost 35 years. […]
Having a regular sauna really is good for you!
Having a regular sauna really is good for you: Scientists discover it keeps the heart, skin and mind healthy – just 5 minutes is as good as a brisk walk! It’s considered by many to be the best way of relaxing after a stressful week But a report suggests bathing in a sauna is more […]
What Should These Sex Positions *Really* Be Called?
Have you ever looked at your lipstick color’s incredible name (*ahem* Fenty’s “Ma’ Damn”) and thought: Who gets the amazing job of naming these? Okay, now what about sex positions? Who picked “doggy style” and “cowgirl” and “missionary”? (Honestly, you’re failing compared to the lipstick people…) Well, now it’s your turn to try your hand […]