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, […]
Move over, leopard print. According to the street style crowd at Couture Week Fall 2019 in Paris, it looks like polka dots are trying to win back the top spot for women’s fashion’s favorite spotty motif. While some of the top luxury houses, from Chanel and Valentino to Givenchy and Dior, debuted their latest haute couture creations, […]
While you may love the idea of updating your patio to embrace your outdoor living space, it’s clear that the backyard needs a bit more work than outdoor furniture can fix. Spending on home improvement has increased by as much as 17% in the last year, according to the 2019 HomeAdvisor State of Home Spending […]
It seems that drinking a lot of high sugar fruit juices or sodas may increase the risk of contracting cancer, French scientists have claimed. In a study published Wednesday, researchers from Sorbonne Paris Cite University, said the consumption of sugary drinks — in which 100% fruit juice is included along with sodas — was “significantly […]