Be honest: Do you recycle? If you live with a man, you’re more likely to answer “yes”. That’s because mixed-sex couples recycle more than singles, according to a recent UK survey conducted by the University of Essex. Surveyors polled 2,000 singles and 3,000 couples on their housekeeping habits, like whether they separate recyclables. The results? […]
Chances are you’re guilty of this verbal faux-pas: Researchers coined the term “uptalk” to refer to that rising, questioning tone many people tack on to the end of a sentence (think of how it sounds when you say, “You know?”). It makes your statements sound like questions, which can come across as uncertainty. The bad […]
Chances are you’re guilty of this verbal faux-pas: Researchers coined the term “uptalk” to refer to that rising, questioning tone many people tack on to the end of a sentence (think of how it sounds when you say, “You know?”). It makes your statements sound like questions, which can come across as uncertainty. The bad […]
You probably know that light from your TV or computer can keep you awake. But new research suggests that exposure to bright lights at night can make you depressed and forgetful, even if it doesn’t impact your sleep patterns, according to a new study published in the journal Nature. Researchers exposed rodents to alternating periods […]
Maybe you enjoy a glass of wine with dinner, or look forward to a few margaritas at happy hour. What’s the harm, right? But it can be easy to forget that a few drinks here and there add up quickly over the weeks and months, potentially causing cumulative, long-term health effects. In fact, new research […]