Compared to adults, children are basically aliens. They speak in tongues, engage in unimaginable rituals and have an endlessly particular set of needs. Because of this — and perhaps just as commonly, because of parental paranoia about this — all kinds of things are available in child-friendly versions, just in case...
I absolutely suck at relaxing. The moment my body hits the couch, my brain reminds me that I need to wash the dishes, water the plants, vacuum the floor, dust the furniture, make the bed, check the laundry and write 10,000 articles lest my life spiral into...
There are many things that make someone a bad neighbor: Blasting dubstep early in the morning; demanding complete silence round the clock; encroaching on your personal time and space (no, Keith, once again, you cannot just pop in to say hi any time you like); and obviously...
Are you one of those guys who wants to look stylish but finds it doesn’t come all that naturally? Sick of condescending fashion articles telling you why you need to buy $200 T-shirts? Just want to know how to look, well, good? We feel you. Welcome to...
Parenting a pet, no matter what kind, can be a frustrating and bewildering experience. Animals can’t tell you what they want and need (directly, at least), so we’re here to help you answer any questions you have about your favorite companion — whether they be furry, slimy,...
The summer barbecue is in full swing, and hot dogs are quite literally being tossed around to appease the hungry hordes of sunburnt party-goers. You snag a frankfurter, mash it into a bun and eagerly waddle toward the condiments table. There, you face a troublesome decision: With...
Pinterest has reportedly become a breeding ground for homemade sunscreen recipes, and in related news, humanity continues to spiral incoherently toward self-annihilation. As new research investigating this haphazard phenomenon explains, “Recent consumer interest in natural products has led to an increase of shared recipes for homemade products including sunscreen....
Having a well-stocked pantry has long been proclaimed as a great way to save time and money, since you always have food available, presumably eliminating the need for spontaneous trips to the nearest fast food establishment. The trouble is, this usually means stockpiling foods that can last...
According to surveys, body grooming is on the rise — and with it, more and more nicks and cuts to our most tender areas. These injuries are unsightly — and painful — so we asked primary care physician Dr. Marc Leavey how to treat the all those...
Nutritionists have long claimed that red meat is less healthy than white meat. That’s because it contains more saturated fats, which can raise blood cholesterol levels, and high cholesterol can contribute to the development of heart disease. However, a new study kinda throws a wrench in this theory, showing that white meat,...
There you are, ending the day with your usual bedtime routine. You slip into your house pants, brush your teeth and scroll through social media for an uncertain amount of time. An undeniable wave of fatigue crashes over your brain as you conclude your nocturnal regimen with several hearty vape hits. Your...
Parents the world over warn us that eating before executing an epic belly flop into the pool results in debilitating cramps that impede our ability to stay afloat. When we do indulge in some poolside grub, they demand we wait at least 30 minutes before diving into...