The ingredients in this Thanksgiving meal have been linked to cancer
A popular Thanksgiving side dish served in millions of homes each year is banned across Europe — and not because Europeans are so jealous of our delicious holiday spread. Stove Top Stuffing, the instant boxed mix that’s cemented itself as a must-have accompaniment to turkey, contains two ingredients that are off-limits in many developed countries. […]
The ‘Alpha Bridge’ hack can help you fall asleep – even on a plane
Airplanes can be some of the loudest and most uncomfortable places to try to get some sleep, but there’s a game-changing trick that can have you flying in dreamland in no time – even from 30,000 feet . Called the “alpha bridge method”, the technique is thought to have been originally developed by the US […]
The healthiest foods for Thanksgiving, according to a nutritionist
No thanks! Psst, you don’t have to go into party mode just because it’s Thanksgiving. It is possible to enjoy a pleasant vacation without feeling overwhelmed. Stephanie Schiff, a registered dietitian at Northwell Huntington Hospital, said what and when you eat makes all the difference on Thanksgiving. Start Thanksgiving off with a filling salad. Eating […]
I want to name my daughter after a teenage movie villain
Naming your child is no longer child’s play. As the world prepares to welcome Gen Beta in 2025, the competition to give newborns names that set them apart — or even put them on the path to becoming billionaires — is hotter than ever, driving some parents into a frenzy hire expensive consultants to make […]
‘Zebra striping’ can be all the rage at the holiday party
Treat yourself to a Merry Little Christmas. Moderation is the new craze as consumers adopt the ‘zebra striping’ method of drinking when socializing on the town – alternating every alcoholic drink with something non-alcoholic. And, surprisingly, it’s the so-called curious Gen Z people who are quickly adopting this trend – with 78% of the age […]
Texas reports first locally transmitted case of dengue fever this year
Texas reported its first local case of dengue fever this year, state public health officials said this week. The case was reported in Cameron County, which sits on the Texas-Mexico border with a population of about 425,000 and includes the city of Brownsville. Mosquitoes carry the potentially deadly virus. Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto/Shutterstock Last year, the state […]
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