Two everyday substances — flame retardants and pesticides— are responsible for millions of lost IQ points and intellectual disabilities among children, new research has found. The Jan. 14 study, published in the journal Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology, examined data from the Centers for Disease Control’s National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, which included urine and […]
Apple may have a busy few months up ahead, with the company reportedly planning to release its rumored Tag trackers; a new high-end set of headphones; updated iPad Pro, MacBook Pro, and MacBook Air devices; a 4.7-inch LCD iPhone; and another attempt at a wireless charger (after the disastrous AirPower cancellation). That’s all according to […]
Serena Williams makes dresses that, almost like magic, truly flatter every body type. Last year, she launched the the Red Twist Front Dress that sold out everywhere for its perfect fit. Then she designed a blazer dress made after the blazer she created for pal Meghan Markle. Now, S by Serena’s next collection has […]
January 31st is National Brandy Alexander Day. Look at it as a transition out of your healthy resolution-filled January and gearing up for Valentine’s Day carbs. The creamy cocktail was a favorite in bygone days, but if you’d like to take a stab at bringing this classic back into the fold, it’s dangerously good—like a […]
Most homeowners turn to professional painters when updating their home’s exterior. However, with the right know-how and proper equipment, painting your home is easy and, let’s face it, more affordable. Homeowners who want to ‘DIY’ the job should consider these 4 tips: 1. Consider the Type of Paint Painting your home requires paint that’s thick […]
Plant-based burgers became ubiquitous in 2019. In grocery stores, at restaurants nationwide and even at theme parks, consumers could easily pick up plant-based options that look and taste like something made from ground beef. The plethora of plant-based burger options is welcome news to vegans and consumers looking to reduce their meat intake alike. However, […]
In light of the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards last Sunday, here’s the story behind Jennifer Lopez’s iconic Green Versace Dress. Lopez’s “last-minute” choice to wear a navel-bearing green Versace gown to the Grammy Awards in 2000 was an unexpected coup on fashion, pop culture and technology. Now, 20 years later, with a skimpier redesign, a […]
Clayton Christensen, the business scholar who coined the term “disruptive innovation,” died at a Boston hospital last week, the Deseret News reports. He was 67. You may not immediately recognize his name, but the tech industry — and every resulting industry — is built on the framework of technology disruption and innovation that Christensen devised. […]
Since the death of estranged husband Ric Ocasek last September, Paulina Porizkova has been vocal about the grief process, telling fans last November that “the unexpectedness, the unfairness and unpreparedness of Ric’s death suddenly rendered grief a whole new beast … it hijacks your body and rides in you.” Last week, the 54-year-old model alluded […]
It’s time – past time, actually – to repaint your house. But it’s the dead of winter. Or the middle of summer. Is it too cold/hot to do the job? What is the perfect temperature to paint a house, anyway? Well, according to home improvement expert Danny Lipford, the maximum and minimum recommended temperatures for […]