Google is set to release a new system update called the “H Update” to its “Wear Operating System (OS)” with features like the battery saver, body efficiency and smart app resume. The new system update, labeled “System Version: H,” should appear on your device sometime in the next few months. The “H Update” features a […]
Timeless Style Icon: Audrey Hepburn
Anyone who has seen “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” gets it: the indelible and enduring impact of Audrey Hepburn on modern fashion. For decades, her clean style sensibility and radiant grace have inspired the likes of Hubert de Givenchy, Salvatore Ferragamo and Isaac Mizrahi, all of whom have tried at some point to translate her spirit into […]
Fructans vs. Glutens: Which is the Real Culprit?
Americans love to designate dietary devils. MSG. Fat. Carbs. Gluten. The latest food to be nominated for devilhood is fructans. And the focus on them came about, in part, because of our collective national obsession with gluten. Here’s how: We know that many people who follow a gluten-free diet don’t need to for medical reasons, […]
Malaysia vs. Singapore: Who Does Hawker Better?
Ever since Singapore separated from Malaysia and declared independence in 1965, the two neighbors have argued over who has stronger claims to aspects of their shared heritage. One major example of this rivalry is, “who does street food best,” which has only been exascerbated by Singapore’s government-organized petition to the United Nations Education Scientific and […]
Don’t Get Backed Up During the Holidays
The holiday season is upon us, and for many, that means the arrival of family and friends, some for a meal, some for several days. The house is decorated, you’ve got your menu all prepped and ready to go. What you don’t need is for the toilets to start backing up. Or the garbage disposal […]
Facebook Takes More Drastic Measures
Facebook Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg is trying to tackle the rabid spread of sensational content on its site by taking “more drastic measures.” In a conference call with the media last week, Zuckerberg stated, “People naturally engage with more sensational content. What we see is that as content gets closer to the line of […]
Fashion’s Latest Dictate from Consumers: Be Inclusive
The fashion industry is being called upon to expand their range of luxury brand sizes they offer to go beyond the standard 0 to 12. While many fashion companies claim they’re listening, serving their customer’s needs and being inclusive, currently only about 20% of the luxury ready-to-wear fashion market has inclusive sizing. When you consider […]
Are Salads BAD For Your Health?
So, you’re starting a diet, turning a page and vowing to eat healthy. Well, salad has always been the answer for people who want to maintain a balanced and healthy diet, right? So clearly the first thing you need to do is load up on all those great pre-packaged salads in the produce section and […]
If You Like Coffee, You Might Be Bitter
If you crave your daily dose of java in the morning, you might just be bitter. A new study by Northwestern Medicine and QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute in Australia reveals that the more sensitive people are to the bitter taste of caffeine, the more coffee they drink. “You’d expect that people who are particularly […]
Cigarette Smoking Hits a New Low
Maybe you’ve noticed, or maybe you’re just going along enjoying the fresh air and unconcerned as to the cause, but according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the number of cigarette smokers in the US has just hit the lowest levels public health officials have ever seen, down a whopping 67% from adults in […]