All articles tagged with #life style
Collin Gosselin, now 22, announces a tell-all memoir titled In the Shadow of Eight: Surviving the Reality of My Childhood and warns his estranged mother Kate ahead of its October release; the memoir follows years of estrangement since his 2016 placement in a behavioral health facility and comes after his 2024 claims of abuse by Kate, which the family has not publicly commented on.
Mel Brooks, the 100-year-old comedy icon behind Blazing Saddles and Young Frankenstein, credits laughter as the key to his longevity as he reflects on WWII service and seven decades of work, with ongoing projects including a Spaceballs reboot, an animated film, and an HBO documentary; he has also donated thousands of papers to the National Comedy Center.
A small rodent study found that a strict zero-sugar diet did not cause weight loss but impaired metabolic health by altering gut microbes and weakening the gut barrier, leading to poorer glucose clearance. The researchers caution that the findings in mice with a very small sample size may not translate to humans, and emphasize that extreme sugar elimination could backfire. The piece recommends a balanced, varied diet (including fruits, vegetables, whole grains and fermented foods) to support gut health and metabolic function, rather than an all-or-nothing approach to sugar.
Expressive writing rewires the brain, aids memory consolidation, and helps regulate emotions by turning feelings into words. By labeling emotions, the amygdala quiets and the prefrontal cortex engages, supporting reflective thinking and deliberate action. Grounded in James Pennebaker’s work and The Conversation, the piece recommends practical practices—handwritten daily writing, writing before reacting, and even drafting letters you never send—to build everyday resilience.
The Independent published rare behind-the-scenes Trooping the Colour footage, showing light-hearted royal moments (such as Princess Charlotte glancing at the camera) alongside parade rehearsals, the carriage procession, and crowds gathered at Horse Guards Parade.
UK melanoma diagnoses are at record highs, driven by an aging population and cumulative UV exposure, while tanning trends, sunbeds, and online misinformation from wellness influencers push risky sun habits. Experts warn there’s no safe tan, note that traditional masculine norms can deter sunscreen use, and call for stronger online regulation, UV-safety education in schools, campaigns to debunk myths, and policies to curb sunbed use and improve sunscreen affordability as climate change increases sun exposure.
Facing declining male fertility, more men are trying to boost sperm counts through lifestyle changes—better diet, regular exercise, improved sleep, reduced alcohol, and avoiding plastics—giving rise to a growing “spermmaxxing” trend fueled by influencers and wellness startups. Experts caution that only evidence-based habits (healthy BMI, not smoking, moderate alcohol, heat avoidance) have proven impact, and warn against unproven ‘stacking’ or extreme measures without clinical guidance. Personal stories illustrate improvements after lifestyle changes, while doctors stress the importance of proper semen analysis and professional medical advice rather than self-diagnosis. The piece also highlights the stigma around male fertility and the need for more open discussion and research in this area.
The North America’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026, announced in New Orleans, crowned Smyth in Chicago as No. 1, with Calgary’s Eight at No. 2 and Lincoln, Ontario’s Pearl Morissette at No. 3. The list spans 20 cities, including 14 Canadian and 36 U.S. restaurants, and features 18 new entries. New York’s Lysée pastry chef Eunji Lee was named Best Pastry Chef and Aldo Sohm won Best Sommelier.
Zendaya and Meryl Streep are reportedly skipping this year’s Met Gala amid backlash to Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s sponsorship—the first time the event has a billionaire sponsor—with Zendaya taking a break after multiple press tours and Streep allegedly turning down a co-chair role due to Bezos’s involvement. The sponsorship has sparked protests, while organizers defend Sánchez’s lead role and the gala’s Costume Art theme and celebrity co-chairs.
A health feature outlines five early warning signs of bowel cancer—blood in the stool, persistent changes in bowel habits, abdominal pain, bloating, and unexplained weight loss—and urges anyone experiencing these symptoms to see a GP promptly. The piece highlights the value of early reporting for better outcomes and explains NHS screening options, including at-home FIT tests and follow-up tests like colonoscopy or CT scans if results are positive.
The 2026 Boston Marathon features a celebrity-heavy field, including Chelsea Clinton making her Boston debut after qualifying at NYC in 2025, Matt James returning for a third Boston run, and other notable figures such as Zdeno Chára, Suni Williams, Jeff DaRosa, Chris Herren and Kristine Lilly running for charity; Harry Styles is not participating, as the race returns with more than 30,000 runners across eight Massachusetts communities.
A meta-analysis of 27 population studies (over 74,000 participants across multiple countries) finds that higher salinity in drinking water is associated with higher systolic and diastolic blood pressure and about a 26% higher risk of hypertension, especially in coastal populations where seawater contaminates freshwater. While individual increases are modest, the population-level impact could be substantial, highlighting an environmental factor in cardiovascular risk and the need for better drinking-water standards and further research. In the meantime, checking local water quality and managing overall sodium intake are prudent steps.
An in-depth look at Lindy West’s move into polyamory and the public reaction to her triad with her husband and his girlfriend, using it as a lens to explore why non-monogamy provokes heated debates about feminism, love, and who society thinks relationships should work for. The piece weaves West’s story with expert insights on polyamory, non-hierarchical models, and how parenting and emotional dynamics play out in polyamorous families, asking whether the “polyamorous dream” is feasible or doomed to controversy.
The article argues that persistent, everyday difficulties with tasks—not just memory lapses—can signal early brain changes related to Alzheimer’s and advocates using functional assessments in routine care to detect risk sooner, helping families with planning and support.
Chelsea Handler says she bought RFK Jr. and Cheryl Hines’s Brentwood home for about $5.9 million five years ago and has not lived in it after a home inspector labeled the property the most toxic environment; renovations uncovered issues including an illegal outdoor storage unit and foundation problems, and she quipped about Kennedy’s role in government. The 1937-built house has five bedrooms and a pool.