One of the best things millennials can do is go to therapy: Dr

One of the best things millennials can do is go to therapy: Dr

Millennials need to treat themselves — to therapy, says a young doctor. “There’s a lot you’re going through right now,” Dr. Terry Simpson, a board-certified general surgeon based in California, to his millennial TikTok followers last week. “You are making career choices. You’re thinking about starting a family,” Simpson continued. “Maybe you have a family…

My dad killed my mom then killed himself -- now I'm turning it into a TikTok story about hope

My dad killed my mom then killed himself — now I’m turning it into a TikTok story about hope

Kait Granger remembers telling her mom she loved her one last time. It was December 8, 2019, when Granger ran back to the apartment the two shared in Chesterfield, Missouri, a suburb outside St. Louis. internship at her church. “I have to hug him and tell him I love him. It was a sweet little…

Nutritionist reveals the pros and cons of magnesium supplementation

Nutritionist reveals the pros and cons of magnesium supplementation

The joy of quilting? Magnesium supplements have become increasingly popular, especially among restless sleepers desperate to catch some Zs, but a nutrition professor is warning that the tablets aren’t for everyone. “Like many vitamins and supplements, some uses of magnesium are strongly supported by scientific evidence, while others are not,” Dr. Edward Saltzman, an associate…

My son misbehaved at a wedding -- the bride had a meltdown and threatened to call insurance

My son misbehaved at a wedding — the bride had a meltdown and threatened to call insurance

Bridezilla, meet the littlest monster. The two best friends had a falling out after one accused the other’s 4-year-old of crashing her wedding – during a mis-timed cake-eating incident that almost ended with venue security. The berated parent recently took to Reddit in a since-deleted post to share her side of marital disgust — and…

One in four Americans feel bored with their lives: survey

One in four Americans feel bored with their lives: survey

Well, that’s interesting. One in four Americans feel bored with their lives, according to a new study. A Talker Research survey of 2,000 US residents found that more than a quarter – 27% – of respondents feel they have fallen into a rut and “little [of a] boring life”. The average respondents said they fantasize…

Travel blogger 'totally stranded' after learning Egyptian hotel he booked didn't actually exist

Travel blogger ‘totally stranded’ after learning Egyptian hotel he booked didn’t actually exist

A travel blogger was upset when he discovered that the hotel he booked in Egypt turned out to be ancient history. Mark Jeavons, 43, was excited about his four-night stay at the Pyramids and Sphinx View Hotel in Giza, Egypt, which was quoted as £40 per night (US$52). But when he arrived at the listed…

Drink pickle juice to ease menstrual cramps, says doctor

Drink pickle juice to ease menstrual cramps, says doctor

Women with menstrual cramps can enjoy this home remedy – pickle juice. “Drinking pickle juice for menstrual cramps may be effective because of its high electrolyte content, especially sodium and potassium, which can help relieve muscle cramps,” said California ER doctor Joe Whittington in TikTok last week. He added: “The vinegar in pickle juice can…

NYC seniors are embracing VR to fight loneliness, dementia

NYC seniors are embracing VR to fight loneliness, dementia

On a summer afternoon when most New Yorkers are chained to the nearest air conditioner, the residents of the New Jewish Home on West 106th Street were enjoying a very active day. There was the trip to Broadway, a cuddle with puppies, a scuba diving adventure and skydiving over the Swiss Alps—and all without breaking…