In this article, we look at how effective the birth control pill is, and five reasons why the pill might fail. We also give tips on how to prevent pill failure and describe some early signs of pregnancy. How effective is the pill? The combined pill contains hormones that prevent ovulation, which is when the […]
Do you have decision fatigue?
When Jessica’s boyfriend proposed, the 31-year-old didn’t need time to mull over her answer. While that decision was a cinch, she has struggled to make any decisions about the wedding. “I think, ‘Oh god, I can’t do that. What if this happens?’ Or, ‘This happened to my friend, what if it happens to me?’” Are […]
Yes, You Should Still Get The Flu Shot Even Though It Was Super-Crappy Last Year
The flu shot was kind of a crapshoot last year after a ton of people went under the needle but got the flu anyway because of a “vaccine mismatch,” according to a commentary in The New England Journal of Medicine. But yeah, that still doesn’t mean you should be thinking about skipping this year’s injection. […]
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 […]
Are you prone to feeling guilty? Then you’re probably more trustworthy, study shows
It turns out your mother was right: guilt is a powerful motivator. New research from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business finds that when it comes to predicting who is most likely to act in a trustworthy manner, one of the most important factors is the anticipation of guilt. In the study in […]
Why Kim Kardashian Wants You to Google Pineapple Juice
We’re used to mysterious social media posts from Kim Kardashian West. But a new Instagram photo has left a lot of followers scratching their heads. On Sunday, the reality star shared an image of herself cracking open a can of pineapple juice. Wearing nothing but a one-piece swimsuit, she wrote a cryptic caption: “Google the benefits of pineapple juice.” Google […]
How young you feel may reflect the true age of your brain
Jeanyung Chey, of the Seoul National University in Korea, started the research by asking herself, “Why do some people feel younger or older than their real age?” More intriguingly, could it be that how young or old they feel accurately reflects how their body ages? Potential answers to the first question “include depressive states, personality […]
Can you do yoga in your sleep?
I'm terrible at yoga, but I've had enough one-off attempts to know the routine. Shoes off, take a mat, position your mat, reposition your mat because your mat now seems closer to the woman on your right than anyone else's is to their neighbour, take a blanket and a pillow- A blanket and a pillow? […]
You Can Contour Your Chest To Make Your Boobs Look Bigger
We get it—you’re all contoured out. Face contouring, hair contouring, leg contouring, and now—oy vey—boob contouring. Yep. But, as many in the small boobs club (proud member, right here) and the drag community know, boob contouring isn’t actually a new thing. It’s been around for decades, probably because 1. It’s super-easy, and 2. It works. In […]
Find Out If Someone Likes You With This Psychological Trick.
Figuring out whether or not someone is interested in you is no easy task. Hell, sometimes it’s hard enough to figure out if you’re interested in them. But next time you’re at a bar chatting up that handsome guy, forget the cheesy pick-up lines and the dating advice: psychologists say that if someone is attracted to you, […]