Think only the young and the reckless and the old and the infirm end up in health clinics? Think again. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released data Tuesday that reveals the age of Americans who visit health care centers the most — and the results are surprising. New CDC data reveals demographics of …
This teenager has some pretty big shoes to fill. Eric Kilburn Jr. — a 16-year-old football player at Goodrich High School in Michigan — has officially set not one but two Guinness World Records. The 6-foot-10 teenager has the biggest feet and biggest hands of any teenager alive. Eric Kilburn Jr. (center) is getting some …
About one in five people will develop cancer in their lifetime. While many factors, such as age and family history, are beyond our control, we can lower the risk of cancer with a healthy diet. Free radicals, reactive chemicals that damage our cells, are believed to contribute to the development of cancer. Antioxidants protect the …
Boo baskets are a treat for kids — but they’re a trick for parents. Exhausted moms and dads are hitting on a new Halloween trend that requires them to gift their offspring a basket full of the spooky season’s goodies. While the concept of a “boo basket” started a few years ago, it has now …
Better late than never. On Oct. 22, the Federal Aviation Administration eliminated the rule that required an off switch for the “no smoking” sign on planes, even though smoking on U.S. flights officially ended decades ago. Before the change, domestic and international flights allowed passengers to smoke while on board, despite the risk of fire, …
Talk about places where the sun don’t shine. Schoharie County’s Howe Cave is preparing its cool underground place to welcome you au natural fun for its sixth annual Naked in a Cave event on Saturday — which sees the elaborate underground system transformed into a nudist sanctuary for one wild night a year. Colorful autumn …
Record-high steak prices have forced savvy Big Apple restaurants to serve cheaper options — like steak fries — to lure cash-conscious consumers who still crave a red meat fix, Side Dish has learned. The popular French-inspired fare, usually made with a less expensive cut of steak such as hanger or sirloin, has appeared alongside pricier …
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 …
What a nightmare! Poor sleep in your 40s can age your brain faster – and you may feel the effects in your late 50s, a new study finds. “Our findings highlight the importance of addressing sleep problems earlier in life to maintain brain health, including maintaining a consistent sleep schedule, exercising, avoiding caffeine and alcohol …
They knew it was the Ry-gh thing to do. A famously exclusive society for people named Ryan sprang into action after learning that a baby with the same name needed money for a life-changing operation. In just under an hour, the nationwide viral group Ryan Meetup — which made a big regional splash in Brooklyn …