Starting Tuesday, Southwest Airlines is enacting its controversial new policy that will raise ticket prices for plus-size passengers. Under the new rules, announced last year, travelers who cannot fit between their seat’s armrests will be required to buy a ticket in advance. “To ensure space, we are communicating to Customers…

Go ahead, drop your kids off at grandma and grandpa’s house. Sure, that special bonding time is fun, but a new study has determined that there are real health benefits of being a grandparent — especially when it comes to staying sharp in old age. But it’s not merely the…

If your to-do list feels so overwhelming that you fear you’ll never get anything done, you might want to hop on the latest life hack. “Admin nights” are low-key hangouts that allow procrastinating friends to tackle their essential tasks together in the same room, rather than all alone. Life admin…

World-renowned biohacker Bryan Johnson is raising eyebrows for his shocking approach to erectile health. Johnson — whose mantra is, “Don’t Die” — takes Cialis, receives penile Botox and even undergoes low-intensity shockwave therapy to his, uh, johnson to improve blood flow, enhance erections and achieve sexual performance comparable to a…

Menopause may be best known for hot flashes and mood swings, but it can also come with many other less talked-about symptoms, including skin changes. Studies have shown that a majority of women report skin problems as they age — in particular, one they might not have experienced since their teen…

Some of the most common foods in your kitchen could be quietly damaging your gut health. As gut health continues to dominate wellness conversations, experts say diet plays a central role in shaping the microbiome. When the balance of gut bacteria is disrupted, it can contribute to gastrointestinal issues such as irritable…

With new studies highlighting the health risks of alcohol, some drinkers are starting to reconsider their daily habits. Anyone looking to cut alcohol intake is now in luck: The non-alcoholic beer market has grown substantially over the past decade. These beers deliver the maltiness of beer with less bitterness and none of…

Men are swapping out their underwear over growing concerns about fertility and hormone health. The movement has been happening online, and some men are attempting to swap out their polyester shorts and undergarments for cotton, wool and other organic materials. They are avoiding synthetic fabrics over concerns about microplastics, “forever chemicals”…

Don’t sleep on naps. Getting some quick shut-eye has been associated with several health benefits, such as boosting creativity, improving parenting and increasing joy, a term nicknamed “nappiness“. Now, new research shows how our brains get a boost from that afternoon siesta. Previous studies have shown that a power nap…

This brings new meaning to under the weather. With flu cases climbing this winter season rapidly and record low temps on the way, it’s easy to think the weather’s to blame. But modern research says the cause of the common cold is more nuanced in winter, and that frigid temperatures…