As if the afterlife weren’t mysterious enough, it just got even more mystifying: The largest study of its kind claims we’re all aware we’re dead in the first few moments, because our consciousness continues to function even after we’ve flatlined. Theoretically, this means you could hear yourself...
People in the 1950s: “By the 21st century, we’ll have the technology to heal any wound in seconds!” People in 2017: “I just stepped on another gross, wet Band-Aid at the pool.” Sadly, the Star Trek-style medical technology we’ve all wished for any time we’ve cut ourselves...
Sorry to burst your sugar-coated bubble, but not all calories are created equal. Liquid calories in just about any form — alcohol, juice or soda — pass through the body virtually undetected, which means they’re capable of fattening you up much more quickly than calories from solid foods. Here’s how… Liquid...
We’ve written before about how bad sleep habits can lower your sperm count, which makes total sense: Poor sleep is linked to tons of health problems. But a recent study published in the Journal of Sleep Research begs to differ — at least, when it comes to the health...
You may be tempted to spruce up your Halloween costume this year with decorative contact lenses—say, you’re dressing up as some kind of dragon-slaying ice zombie, or the kind of monstrous clown that hangs out in storm drains. But be warned: While decorative lenses may add a...
Ah, Halloween: The perfect opportunity to exert your dominance over the other houses on your block with the most intricate jack-o’-lantern this side of Sleepy Hollow. Unfortunately, the tools of the pumpkin-carving trade usually start and end with a sad knife that couldn’t cut a straight line...
Let’s get one thing straight: Sweat doesn’t cause those gross yellow stains on your nice white shirt. The culprit behind those jaundiced splotches is aluminum, the active ingredient in most antiperspirants — and some deodorants — that chemically reacts with the protein in sweat to cause underarm yellowing. (It’s this same...
We all know someone who snores like a low-flying jet, and we all know someone who sleeps silently. But the fact is, almost half the adult population snores at least occasionally, raising the question: Why do only some people snore? According to Terry Cralle, certified clinical sleep...
Here’s a brief list of foods and drinks you’ve probably learned to like over time: Brussel sprouts; blue cheese; grapefruit; asparagus; coffee; dark chocolate; fish that isn’t in the form of sticks; olives; and every form of booze (except the one you ruined for yourself in college)....
In a world where every major restaurant chain is trying to outdo its competitors with promises of more and more meat for your money, it’s not uncommon to find an absurd pile of different animal parts on your plate. Take fast food sandwiches stacked ridiculously high with chicken tenders,...
Most of us use our smartphones excessively—even when not texting our friends, calling our parents, checking our email at all hours, listening to music, pulling up directions, thumbing through social media or playing games, we still seem to be weirdly glued to them most of the time....
We’ve written before about how the color of your pee can indicate the presence of life-threatening ailments—or in less serious cases, it can remind you what you ate for dinner last night. But its scent is just as telling: Below, you’ll find every cause of weird-smelling pee,...
