The marketing of cybersecurity products often makes consumers less safe and sound

The marketing of cybersecurity products often makes consumers less safe and sound

You’ve probably seen a lot of advertisements for products and services aimed at making you safer online. When you turn on your TV, watch ads online, or even when you receive in-app notifications, you’re likely to come across cybersecurity technology touted as the best solution and the last line of defense against digital threats. Cybersecurity […]

Most adults will gain a pound this year – and every year. Here’s how to stop ‘weight creep’

Most adults will gain a pound this year – and every year. Here’s how to stop ‘weight creep’

As we enter the fresh year armed with resolutions to improve our lives, there’s a good chance we’ll be carrying around something less useful: extra pounds. At least half a kilogram, to be precise. A “scale break” doesn’t have to be inevitable. Here’s what’s behind this insidious annual phenomenon and some practical steps to prevent […]

According to behavioral science, why your spin bike has become a clothes rack – and what you can do about it

According to behavioral science, why your spin bike has become a clothes rack – and what you can do about it

There’s a good chance that the end of the year has made you take stock of some of your Modern Year’s resolutions for 2024. Perhaps, like us, you bought a home spinning bike or rowing machine in January. Most likely, in March you realized that you used much less of it than you planned. And […]

Health hazards from wildfire smoke may persist in homes that escaped burning, as survivors of Colorado’s Marshall Fire discovered

Health hazards from wildfire smoke may persist in homes that escaped burning, as survivors of Colorado’s Marshall Fire discovered

On December 30, 2021, o fire caused by wind raced through two communities just outside Boulder, Colorado. In about eight hours, over 1000 houses and businesses burned down. The fire left entire blocks in ash, but among them fragments of houses survivedseemingly untouched. The owners of these homes may have felt relief at first. However, […]

Surprising ways to get rid of a hangover can be risky, even after the alcohol has left your system

Surprising ways to get rid of a hangover can be risky, even after the alcohol has left your system

It’s the morning after a massive night and you’re feeling the effects of too much alcohol. Therefore, it may be tempting to “freshen up” and relieve your hangover by swimming at the beach or taking a dip in the chilly waters of your local river or swimming pool. But you might want to think twice. […]

Just two hours of exercise a week can have enormous benefits on your cardiovascular health

Just two hours of exercise a week can have enormous benefits on your cardiovascular health

There is no doubt that exercise is there good for the heart. Regular exercise lowers blood pressure and cholesterol and reduces the risk of heart attack or stroke. However, sometimes it can be hard to find the time (and motivation) to exercise. So what’s the least amount of exercise you can do while still maintaining […]

Five consumer myths that should be abandoned in 2025

Five consumer myths that should be abandoned in 2025

Over the last year, books include: Less Patrick Grant and documentaries such as Buy now: shopping conspiracy encouraged consumers to rethink their internalized beliefs that more consumption equals a better life. We are entering a modern year. This is a great time to reflect and get rid of some consumer myths that are harmful to […]

How to stay unthreatening in the Modern Year’s Eve crowd

How to stay unthreatening in the Modern Year’s Eve crowd

On December 31, crowds of people gather to start the recent year. But when massive crowds gather for an event, certain risks – such as overcrowding or alcohol-related violence – may enhance. Here are some tips on how to stay unthreatening in crowded public places to keep your end-of-year celebration ecstatic. Wave of people in […]

Why do disinfectants only kill 99.9% of germs? Here’s the science

Why do disinfectants only kill 99.9% of germs? Here’s the science

Have you ever wondered why most disinfectants claim to kill 99.9% or 99.99% of germs but never promise to remove all of them? Perhaps this thought occurred to you halfway through cleaning the kitchen or bathroom. Surely in a world where science can do all sorts of amazing things, someone would invent a disinfectant that […]

Weekly horoscope from December 30 to January 5 from AstroTwins

Weekly horoscope from December 30 to January 5 from AstroTwins

Ophira and Tali Edut, known as AstroTwinsare professional astrologers based in Recent York and Seattle. Their works were presented in “Recent York Times”, She, Vogue, and Good Morning America. After reading books for celebrities including Beyoncé, Emma Roberts and Stevie Wonder, they were dubbed “celebrity astrologers.” AstroTwins have collaborated with Nordstrom, Kate Spade and Urban […]