A man with a facial disfigurement has spoken of his frustration at being asked to leave a restaurant – as he was “frightening customers”. Oliver Bromley, 42, was being treated at King’s College Hospital in Camberwell, south-east London, and had decided to have lunch at a local restaurant. But after trying to order food, Bromley …
It’s only $1, but crazy fans think AriZona Iced Tea tastes like a million bucks. The vibrantly colorful canned drink from the New York-based company was famously priced at just 99 cents, but has become a bona fide pop culture phenomenon over the years. Crazy fans have tattooed the infamous cherry blossom tree, collected hundreds …
According to a recent study, parents prioritize storytelling and creative activities with their children to prepare them for the future. The survey of 2,000 parents of a Gen Alpha child examined early childhood development and how it is influenced by playtime and creative storytelling. Along with this, it also looked at how parents believe artificial …
Exercising hard can speed up your weight loss goals—especially if you’re a woman. A small study from the University of Virginia found that vigorous exercise suppresses levels of the “hunger hormone” ghrelin in healthy adults more than moderate exercise. “We found that individuals felt ‘less hungry’ after high-intensity exercise compared to moderate-intensity exercise,” said lead …
Arrrrrr are you kidding me? Scurvy, a vitamin C deficiency disease that plagued sailors and pirates centuries ago, appears to be making a resurgence thanks to the rising cost of living and the popularity of weight-loss surgery, a new study finds. “Scurvy is still seen as a disease of the past, especially in developed countries,” …
Parents with older children warned me, “Just wait—soon you’ll be an Uber driver for your kids.” They were right. And it’s driving me crazy (pardon the pun), crazy. While yes, as a driver, I am five stars, my children are not! They are not concerned about the rating of their passengers. If I were to …
Can you stand the test? Researchers from the Mayo Clinic have unlocked a simple, equipment-free way to determine biological age. The team says the amount of time you’re able to balance on one leg is a critical indicator of nerve, bone and muscle strength. In the study, 40 healthy participants over the age of 50 …
This was some serious kitchen fishing. Airplane food at its best isn’t exactly haute cuisine. However, a RyanAir passenger has sworn off ordering grub on the airline after receiving a terrible in-flight meal that looked nothing like his photo. “I’m never ordering this again,” passenger Eleonora Juhos, 29, captioned the clip, which currently boasts thousands …
This mother of the bride is haunted by what happened. A 53-year-old mother is under extreme pressure after her “wild child” daughter – “a practicing witch”, according to her father – ran away and is having a Halloween wedding instead of a more traditional ceremony. The father of the bride recently chronicled the family drama …
More than 12% of Americans will develop a thyroid condition at some point, with women at greater risk than men. The thyroid gland, a butterfly-shaped organ in the front of the neck, produces hormones that regulate metabolism, support growth, and promote brain development, among other vital functions. Dr. Kepal Patel, co-director of the Thyroid Program …