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The coffee industry may soon join the list of 2020 casualties after being hit with both the effects of the novel coronavirus as well as disappointingly low bean prices for the ubiquitous morning beverage. According to the BBC, coffee farmers working in South America have sounded the alarm that workers — fearing for their safety […]

Reports are emerging that the latest casualty of the novel coronavirus pandemic is the champagne industry — which is suffering from losses even worse than those seen during the 1929 Great Depression. According to Australian outlet ABC, champagne producers in France have claimed that they have lost around $2.8 billion after the demand for bubbly […]

Though the millennial generation has helped spur the growth of cities across the United States, it appears that the trend is about to reverse in favor of suburbia, in part due to the coronavirus pandemic, CNBC reported. According to the report, around 43 percent of millennials surveyed claimed they were considering moving to the suburbs […]

Top restauranteur Rohini Dey has warned in a new op-ed at CNN that 80 percent of all restaurants could close down, even after the threat of the coronavirus pandemic has passed, due to the fallout from the crisis. The message comes as the U.S. economy continues to suffer from the effects of COVID-19, with the […]

Meghan Markle reportedly wants to get back into the lifestyle business following her royal exit on March 31. The Duchess of Sussex, 38, is reportedly interested in writing a new cookbook as well as launching several other lifestyle projects in the future, an insider told Us Weekly. The source teased that in addition to a […]

B. Smith, the celebrated New York model, restaurateur, and lifestyle guru known as “the black Martha Stewart” has died. Smith passed away Saturday night at her home on Long Island, New York after a battle with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease, NPR reports. She was 70. Barbara Elaine Smith worked as a model in the 1960s and […]

A study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association on Monday found that women who suffered from a lack of good-quality sleep had a higher tendency to consume sugar and unhealthy fats, reported CNN. The study followed nearly 500 women between the ages of 20 and 76 who participated in the AHA Go […]

Heart attacks and other cardiovascular health problems are typically associated with those who are advanced in age and not so much with people still in their 30s. Nevertheless, a 39-year-old mother from New Jersey named Jennifer Andrews had a rude awakening after nearly losing her life to a heart attack. Now she is telling her […]

Many people like to start the day by getting a caffeine boost through a cup of coffee. However, new research shows that green tea may be the healthier beverage option, delivering numerous health benefits and potentially even extending one’s life. A new study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology examined over 10,000 Chinese […]

Today, January 5, is being called “Singles Sunday” by dating specialists. According to experts, the first Sunday of every year sees a huge spike in single people looking for love — particularly online — and dating apps are preparing for a surge of activity as people begin their relationship New Year’s resolutions. According to Daily […]

There’s a legend in the family law industry that January is so busy with divorce filings that the month has even been given a nickname: “Divorce Month,” The New York Times reports. However, as is always the case with such things, the truth is more nuanced. The first month of the year does see more […]

When 34-year-old Justine McCabe used to look in the mirror, she was far from happy about what she saw. She was a single mom and weighed 313 pounds. She had gained the weight to cope with grief and then managed to lose it with hard work and one special trick. She took one selfie of […]

Now that the holiday season is coming to a close, there are likely some people who are recovering from partying and some of whom have had one too many drinks. Thus, health professionals are explaining the actual science behind what a hangover is and how to avoid it. As it turns out, there really is […]

As the New Year begins, many people are thinking about their new year’s resolutions and things they might want to change in the coming year to benefit their physical and mental health. One particularly great thing to try is to take a break from alcohol, researchers say. Women, in particular, are encouraged to try out […]

Romar Lyle had always dreamed of being a police officer. However, at 5 feet 8 inches tall and 400-plus pounds, Lyle didn’t think he would ever be able to reach his goal. As such, he completely changed his lifestyle with the support of his friends. Lyle’s dedication to his health paid off, and now he […]

Today is Halloween, and you may find yourself behind the curve when it comes to decorating for America’s favorite fall holiday. Some homeowners go all-in when dressing their homes. While certain people enjoy channeling Martha Stewart while putting together a tasteful display that would be the envy of any lifestyle magazine, others channel Disney Imagineers […]

Most Americans, when they carve their Halloween jack-o’-lantern, carelessly (if earnestly) jab knives into their pumpkins and hope for the best. If you wind up with something generally resembling a face, even if it’s comically triangular and it looks like every other jack-o’-lantern ever carved, you’ve done about as well as can be expected. Of […]

If you’re looking for a way to spend a Saturday afternoon with friends or family, the Smithsonian is providing the perfect solution. Today, September 21, is National Museum Day, and the Smithsonian is giving all Americans the chance to visit many of its nearly 1,500 museums across the country for free. To take advantage of […]

Today marks Christmas in July, and Walt Disney World jumped into the festival spirit by releasing a new package for its theme parks in December. The Ultimate Disney Christmas Package is bookable from July 25 until October 26, 2019, according to WDW News Today. The package is available for check-in on December 21, 2019, with […]

Nutritionists have long hailed spinach as one of the healthiest foods on the planet. However, it now appears that it might be too healthy after a study discovered that the leafy green vegetable works almost as effectively as steroids, per Insider Hook. It is so effective that the World Anti-Doping Authority might even have it […]

Grilled Cheese is considered by many to be one of the greatest culinary inventions ever created. Now, Delish has ensured that fans of the esteemed sandwich can try the best of the best by determining the best grilled cheese sandwiches in each and every state. Food historians believe that the modern version of the grilled […]

Many newlyweds have struggled over writing a successful wedding toast, with many speeches lasting too long, being too boring, or just missing the mark. In fact, Brides.com named the wedding toast as one of their top ten most hated aspects of weddings, as voted by users. However, a new service helps those in need, by […]

Millennials have been blamed for “killing” many things, such as cereal, the starter home, and motorcycles. According to Axios, a new item is now on the hit list — the good old-fashioned, American fast food staple, the hamburger. The statement that millennials are killing hamburgers came on the heel of the news that McDonald’s will […]

“I have measured out my life in coffee spoons,” T.S. Eliot once wrote. The working person’s ambrosia is now nearly ubiquitous, and a reported 83 percent of Americans indulge in the beverage, averaging three cups a day per person. However, some cups of joe are better than others, and Food and Wine went on a […]

Actress Drew Barrymore has come a long way from being a troubled child star with alcohol and drug addictions. The 44-year-old mother of two daughters — 6-year-old Olive and 4-year-old Frankie, with ex-husband Will Kopelman — is now starring in Season 3 of Netflix’s Santa Clarita Diet, which came out on March 29, and recently […]

Duchess Meghan is spending time in Sussex with her husband Prince Harry and fans of the royals have noticed that her signature messy bun is back. On Wednesday, Markle and her husband were visiting the University of Chichester and this is when people noticed that her former go-to hairstyle had been put back into play […]

Japan and Singapore are two of the best Southeast Asian countries to visit when traveling with pets. They both have services crafted explicitly for fur babies that would make vacationing with your pet both exciting and fun. Tokyo, Japan, seems to be a city made just as much with dogs in mind as humans. It […]

People who want to travel with their pet should keep these dog-friendly airlines in mind when planning for their next vacation. The airlines listed below have been recommended by other websites and described as handling pets with a little extra care during flights. Compare The Market analyzed 52 international airlines and labeled 10 as the […]

French officials said today that renowned chef and TV personality, Anthony Bourdain, did not have narcotics in his system when he died earlier this month. After Bourdain died by suicide, there was only one question left from an investigative standpoint, and that was whether he was under the influence of drugs when he took his […]

A federal judge has put the brakes on a controversial new Ohio Down syndrome abortion ban, which was slated to go into effect on March 23. Under the new law, women would not be able to legally terminate a pregnancy after a diagnosis of fetal Down syndrome. In the event that a woman did abort […]

Intermittent fasting is a diet or lifestyle which involves a period of fasting and non-fasting. Good news is this type of diet allows you not only to lose weight but also to have a longer and healthier life. According to the research conducted by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, manipulation of mitochondrial networks […]

Sonja Morgan has worked on her international lifestyle brand for years, and while her Real Housewives of New York co-stars thought she was all talk and no action, Morgan ended up having a fashion show to launch her clothing. Sonja also gave the cameras behind-the-scenes access to her branding team. It sounds like Morgan is […]

In recent years, we have seen a huge growth in apps that aim to help you stay healthy. Now U.K. startup company DNANudge aims to take technology a step further by using your DNA to help you avoid foods that could make you more susceptible to conditions like heart disease and diabetes. As reported by […]

On Tuesday, Republican Georgia state lawmaker Dr. Betty Price (also the wife of disgraced former Trump Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price) raised eyebrows and ire when she brought up the subject of using “legal” quarantine of HIV patients to curtail the spread of the deadly virus. Representative Price, an anesthesiologist by trade, broached […]

In a landmark and historic decision, the board of directors of the Boy Scouts of America has agreed — unanimously — to allow girls into the organization’s Cub Scout program. In addition, older girls will be given a path to earn the highest rank of Eagle Scout. As CNN reports, the Boy Scouts released a […]

UCLA biologists have recently released a study which shows a dramatic way to reverse aging. The process, which looks at changing the structure of mitochondria, is able to produce an effect which is both more youthful and energetic. The impact of this information could slow the process of many age related diseases, such as cancer, […]

Amina Yusurova, a well-known Kyrgyzstani celebrity and model, has taken to social media to advocate the cause that LGBTQ people be rounded up, placed on an island, and “blown up.” Yusurova shared her disturbing views on Facebook recently, targeting all people of “non-traditional orientation” in the midst of her nation’s public fight over LGBTQ rights. […]

July 14 is Collector Car Appreciation Day (CCAD) and there are plenty of ways to celebrate. Founded by the Sema Action Network (SAN), Collector Car Appreciation Day is a time to focus on automotive collection and restoration. The observance is recognized on the second Friday in July and this year’s celebration is the eighth annual […]

There’s a heartwarming story coming from Tennessee that has spread like wildfire across the internet. First shared on Twitter, the story is about 21-year-old college student Morgan King, who is also a single mother to a 3-month-old infant girl named Korbyn. King attends the University of Texas and there’s no doubt that being a single […]

Melania Trump is a well-known homebody, and since her move to Washington D.C., being a full-time mom to 11-year-old Barron has more than trumped her social life yet again. Not that the devoted parent has any regrets about “playing mommy” to the first “first son” in the White House since John F. Kennedy’s tenure as […]

In a recent interview with Bustle, country music star Carrie Underwood revealed that she has been very susceptible to media pressure in the past, and that is what kept her from getting in shape for most of her life. In the past year or two, Carrie Underwood has been hitting the gym hard, and she […]

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are reportedly getting quite serious, to the point that rumors are flying that an engagement is on the way for the couple who have been dating since summer of last year. The news that the two were an item was not made public knowledge until late fall when the royal […]

Stassi Schroeder may be dealing with some backlash from Vanderpump Rules as she’s come across as the mean girl on this season of the show. But since Stassi hosts a podcast where she talks about various reality stars, it makes sense that Schroeder keeps up with The Bachelor, which started airing last night. And many […]

Dina Manzo filmed the previous season of The Real Housewives of New Jersey because she felt that it would be fun to return to the show that gave her instant reality television fame. Manzo was one of the original housewives, but she decided to leave the show after a few seasons, as she started fighting […]

Stress is an affliction that people of all ages can encounter. Whether this stress stems from a recent trauma, everyday workplace pressure, family issues, or some other source depends on the individual. Below is a set of seven tips that will help you in your quest to deal with stress. 1. Proper Rest This may […]

Jennifer Lawrence is said to be on a total detox from all alcoholic beverages which is the avenue she’s taken on the advice of her parents. Jennifer Lawrence on total detox? https://t.co/pcmqlTDHrz via @TOIEntertain — anita ophilia (@anitaophilia) September 13, 2016 Both Lawrence’s mother and father have apparently been extremely concerned with their 26-year-old Academy-award […]

In the media, Rob Kardashian has been cast as a shining example of someone that took control of their health to reach their goals with diabetes management. However, are the adjacent claims that Rob Kardashian “cured” his diabetes true in any way? For example, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and the National Health Service (NHS) […]

Heather Dubrow has revealed several times that her husband isn’t around too much, especially when it comes to the children. Several years ago, Terry Dubrow promised that he would work less and spend more time with his family. But sadly, work has taken over and as Heather has said several times, he’s busier than ever. […]

Virtual reality. For now it resides in the realm of cutting-edge technologies, the limits tested by leading scientists and researchers with each passing day. This emergent force, however, is so much more than a passé plaything. The potential of such a transformative technology will shape the tech landscape and the evolution of interaction for decades […]

It might seem obvious that Veterans Day is not the same as Memorial Day, but how many people – even some veterans themselves – really know the difference between these two major U.S. holidays? At first glance, they seem pretty similar after all, considering both honor the military and those who have served, but in […]