Marathoners may be running into an unexpected health risk

A new study signals a surprising connection between marathon-level endurance running and precancerous colon polyps — and experts want athletes to pay attention. The Unexpected Finding Shaking Up the Running World What started as a curious pattern in a cancer clinic may now have serious implications for endurance athletes. A small but striking study has…

ByDempsey May AyucoMay 21, 20260Comments

Relationships

New relationship red flags that are being dangerously normalized

These subtle red flags in modern relationships are causing real emotional harm — and most people don't even see them coming. The Dysfunction Nobody's Talking About We've gotten good at spotting the obvious signs of a toxic relationship — the explosive arguments, the controlling outbursts, the blatant betrayals. But what about the damage that hides…

ByDempsey May AyucoMay 20, 20260Comments

Skincare

Pregnant women, here’s how to outsmart stretch marks

What every expectant mother needs to know about prevention, causes, and keeping your skin glowing through every trimester Pregnancy is one of the most transformative journeys a woman’s body will ever take — and stretch marks are often part of the story the skin remembers. For the roughly 90 percent of expectant mothers who develop…

ByDempsey May AyucoMay 20, 20260Comments

Dating

Dating in your 40s and 50s feels surprisingly empowering

What once felt intimidating can actually become one of the most freeing, emotionally grounded chapters of modern love. Dating in your 40s and 50s looks nothing like the chaotic whirlwind many people survived in their 20s. By this stage of life, relationships tend to feel less performative and far more intentional. There’s less pressure to…

ByDempsey May AyucoMay 19, 20260Comments

Relationships

Are you confusing physical intimacy for real love

Why giving your body is easy — but giving your truth is the real act of love There’s a quietly uncomfortable truth living inside modern love: Physical intimacy has never been easier to access, yet genuine emotional connection has rarely felt more difficult. Dating apps have streamlined attraction into a swipe. Entire relationships can be…

ByDempsey May AyucoMay 19, 20260Comments

Fitness

Unlocking your fitness potential: The habit secrets you never tried

Why staying consistent with exercise is less about willpower — and more about strategy Let’s be honest: starting a fitness workout routine is the easy part. You download the app, buy the sneakers, maybe even invest in a gym membership. The hard part? Showing up six weeks later when the hype has worn off and…

ByDempsey May AyucoMay 19, 20260Comments

Food & Drink

Fresh is not always best — frozen fruits prove it

Dietitians say these six fruits are better bought frozen — and the reasons might surprise you. Fruit is a cornerstone of any balanced diet — loaded with essential vitamins, minerals, and in certain cases, healthy fats. But here's the real talk: fresh fruit is highly perishable, which makes keeping it consistently stocked a challenge. Between the…

ByDempsey May AyucoMay 18, 20260Comments

Sex

How often should you have sex to stay younger, longer?

New research suggests that weekly intimacy could do more than just boost your mood — it may actually protect your cells from aging. When it comes to wellness, most conversations center around green smoothies, sleep hygiene, and hitting the gym. But science is increasingly pointing to another surprisingly pleasurable habit as a key player in healthy…

ByDempsey May AyucoMay 18, 20260Comments

Hair

What sleeping on silk really does to your face and hair

Before you dismiss this bedtime upgrade as a luxury splurge, here's what the science actually says about sleeping on silk. Silk Pillowcases Might Be the Overnight Glow-Up You've Been Missing Scroll through your feed long enough and you'll spot them — influencers draped across pillows so lustrous they practically glow. Silk pillowcases have become…

ByDempsey May AyucoMay 18, 20260Comments

Beauty

Are you making deep ingrown hairs worse without knowing it

Most people shrug off those angry red bumps — but dermatologists say the real danger lies in what you do next. What's Actually Happening Under Your Skin At first glance, an ingrown hair looks a lot like a pimple. Same red bump, same simmering irritation, same urge to squeeze and be done with it. But…

ByDempsey May AyucoMay 18, 20260Comments

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Marathoners may be running into an unexpected health risk

New relationship red flags that are being dangerously normalized

Pregnant women, here’s how to outsmart stretch marks

Dating in your 40s and 50s feels surprisingly empowering

Are you confusing physical intimacy for real love

Unlocking your fitness potential: The habit secrets you never tried

Fresh is not always best — frozen fruits prove it

How often should you have sex to stay younger, longer?

What sleeping on silk really does to your face and hair

Are you making deep ingrown hairs worse without knowing it

The Love Hypothesis teases a steamy fake romance this fall

Black hair growth myth everyone gets completely wrong

Chaka Khan has a wild answer about her sexuality