There are countless ways to remind your family members that you love them. Preserving your home movies, entombed in rapidly-decaying VHS tapes, by converting them into digital files is a thoughtful (and often tear-jerking) way to do that. It’s one of those gifts that’s appropriate at any time in the year, whether you’re celebrating Father’s […]
Nineteen years later, Jennifer Lopez’s plunging, jungle-themed dress is still iconic. Case in point: the Versace number, which Lopez wore to the Grammy Awards in 2000, is getting the sneaker treatment in a collaboration between the fashion house and clothing brand, Concepts. Launching Friday, the two have partnered for a limited-edition Chain Reaction […]
What’s the primary motivation for tackling any room renovation, whether it’s a living room, bedroom or bathroom? Aesthetics, according to HomeAdvisor’s State of Home Spending Report, released in June. Especially if you’re looking to remodel your living room, improving the appearance of the space and boosting your overall enjoyment of it are almost definitely the […]
Hundreds of thousands of specialty food and beverage products were on display from more than 2,400 exhibiting companies at the 2019 Summer Fancy Food Show, held this June in New York. This show has gotten increasingly more popular over the last few years, as specialty food sales continue to climb. Apparently shoppers are seeking culinary […]
Marvel Studios’ Phase Four of its Marvel Cinematic Universe will include 10 movies and Disney + series when it launches next year, with 2021 looking especially crowded. President Kevin Feige appeared at San Diego Comic-Con for Marvel’s 90-minute appearance in Hall H, where he gave a pretty lengthy update on Phase 4. The Phase […]
Even if you don’t consider yourself an avid workout enthusiast, you’ve likely heard of burpees, but in case you haven’t, here’s the rundown: The burpee, sometimes known as a squat thrust, is a full body exercise used in strength training and as an aerobic exercise. Here are some step-by-step instructions: Stand facing forward. Your feet […]
If you’ve been struggling to make it through your workouts lately, you may want to consider finding the beat of your own drum. Legendary Ethiopian runner Haile Gebrselassie used music to help synchronize his pace. In fact, he credited the 135-bpm song “Scatman (Ski-Ba-Bop-Ba-Dop-Bop)” for his world-record run in the 5,000 meters in 1995. “It’s […]
“Alexa, How do I treat a migraine?” “Alexa, what are the symptoms of flu?” Soon Britons will be able to get the answers to questions like this and more, as UK’s National Health Service (NHS) has announced what it claims is a world first: a partnership with Amazon’s Alexa to offer health advice from […]
The 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup France Final on Sunday wasn’t just a soccer match. Although the undeniable strength, athleticism and spirit displayed on the pitch that day certainly took center stage, the event came to symbolize so much more because of what led up to it, including female empowerment, the fight for equal pay, LGBTQ+ rights, […]
Experts say up-tempo music can make exercise more enjoyable and even increase your heart rate. But in addition to the tempo and beat of the three chosen songs, researchers believe the motivational nature of the lyrics also may play a role in improving and sustaining workouts. “Let’s Go,” by Calvin Harris featuring Ne-Yo, for example, […]