How couples stay flirty after years together

Why lasting attraction has less to do with fireworks and everything to do with paying attention Remember when flirting took twenty minutes to write, because every word in that text had to matter? When you replayed a laugh in your head for an hour after hanging up the phone? Even the grocery store felt like…

ByDempsey May AyucoJuly 16, 20260Comments

Hair

Report finds your protective style may need some protecting

New research reveals braiding hair and wigs may carry more risk than beauty Black women's hair extensions and braiding products are once again facing scrutiny, and this time the findings are even more alarming than before. A fresh wave of concern is rippling through the beauty community after a new study confirmed what many have…

ByDempsey May AyucoJuly 15, 20260Comments

Body

This one exercise could shrink your waist this summer

New research shows women 45 and older who commit to this low-impact workout for 10 weeks may see real, measurable change. The Study Making Waves If you're dreaming of a slimmer waistline before beach season, the answer might not be another round of crunches or planks. A new review published in the peer-reviewed journal BMJ Open…

ByDempsey May AyucoJuly 15, 20260Comments

Sex

New research reveals one habit couples need for better sex

A University of Texas study says the secret to more intimacy might already be sitting in your sink. Turns out those social media couples joking that a partner doing the dishes is the ultimate form of foreplay might be onto something real. New research out of the University of Texas at Austin has found a…

ByDempsey May AyucoJuly 15, 20260Comments

Wellness

Fish oil might be secretly sabotaging your heart health

New research is challenging everything we thought we knew about the go-to wellness capsule — and the truth depends entirely on your heart. For years, fish oil has held a permanent spot in medicine cabinets nationwide, championed as an essential daily ritual for brain sharpness, joint comfort and long-term heart protection. Loaded with omega-3 fatty…

ByDempsey May AyucoJuly 15, 20260Comments

Wellness

Grandma hobbies are making a serious comeback right now

The internet's most unexpected trend proves slowing down might be the ultimate self-care move Somewhere between the endless scroll and the pressure to always be "on," a quieter revolution has been brewing. Knitting circles. Homemade bread. Cross-stitch hoops. The kind of hobbies your grandmother swore by are now showing up everywhere from TikTok to wellness…

ByDempsey May AyucoJuly 14, 20260Comments

Beauty

15 Habits that give you a natural, effortless glow

From skincare rituals to quiet self-acceptance, these everyday habits prove real beauty needs no filter. Confidence, it turns out, might be the most effective beauty product on the market. A widely cited Dove study found that 77 percent of women feel more confident when they embrace their natural look, no foundation or retouching required. Below, 15…

ByDempsey May AyucoJuly 12, 20260Comments

Food & Drink

Nutella went to space, but is it really healthy

Behind the viral hazelnut spread's wholesome image lies a sugar-heavy truth nutrition experts want everyone to know Nutella has officially left the kitchen counter and entered the history books. This week, a jar of the beloved chocolate hazelnut spread went viral after floating through NASA's Artemis II spacecraft moments before astronauts broke the record for…

ByDempsey May AyucoJuly 12, 20260Comments

Wellness

Detox fads exposed, here’s what your body craves

Registered dietitians say your liver and kidneys already do the detox job, no juice cleanse required. The wellness aisle is stocked with promises: green juices bottled for Instagram, powders in unmarked capsules, sticky foot pads and pricey detox kits, all pledging to purge the body of toxins. But according to registered dietitians, the organ system…

ByDempsey May AyucoJuly 12, 20260Comments

Sex

My libido taught me the difference between two kinds of wanting

For years, my sex life followed a pattern I assumed was unusual. When I was dating someone I felt a real connection with, sex happened often, sometimes multiple times a week. When I was single or cycling through forgettable first dates, my interest in sex simply vanished, and I barely noticed its absence. It took…