Sophie Turner is taking a walk down memory lane. On Friday, the Game of Thrones star, 24, shared a slideshow of throwback images that included a never-before-seen shot taken during her pregnancy. In one particular photograph, the actress shows off her bare baby bump as she snaps a selfie in front of a bathroom mirror. Turner's husband Joe Jonas can […]
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The story of Hanukkah isn’t the most kid-friendly tale — religious oppression and war being not the cuddliest of themes — which is why at this time of year, some of us need the help of talented children’s authors to help teach our kids about the holiday. If you’re looking for some context and entertaining ways to celebrate the fact […]
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Jane Ford, cofounder of makeup brand Benefit, has died from long-standing health issues, according to a spokeswoman for the brand. She was 73. Ford passed peacefully at her home in Tiburon, Calif., on Dec. 1, the spokeswoman said. Jane Ford with Jean Ford in 2012. Evan Falk/WWD Ford cofounded Benefit in 1976 with her twin sister, Jean, who passed in 2019. […]
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Many everyday foods—from yogurt and other fermented foods to fresh fruits and vegetables—contain live microorganisms. And although humans have consumed these safe and potentially beneficial bacteria in their daily diets for millennia, live microbes have received much less attention than other components of the diet. With a rising global awareness of the importance of gut health, many people believe intake […]
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A study by researchers at LSU Health New Orleans School of Public Health, believed to be the first study to investigate the role of neighborhood deprivation on COVID-19 in Louisiana, found that the more a neighborhood is deprived, the higher the risk for cases of COVID-19. They report that people living in the most deprived neighborhoods had an almost 40% […]
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On their own, sex and drugs are cultural taboos. Combining them only adds to our reluctance to talk about them. But understanding how sex and drugs are connected isn’t something we should shy away from or perceive as deviant. Humans have intentionally used drugs to facilitate and enhance their sexual experiences for millennia. Ancient Egyptians used extracts from the blue […]
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High blood pressure: Lifestyle changes to reduce reading High blood pressure is a process whereby the force pushing against your artery walls is consistently too high. This means the heart has to work harder to pump blood around the body – a mechanism that can lead to a heart attack. Due to the lack of perceptible warning signs, high blood […]
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Researchers from Cardiff University have been testing the feasibility of using microwave ovens and dry heat to decontaminate crucial PPE being used to combat the coronavirus pandemic. Reporting their findings in the Journal of Hospital Infection, the team have shown that certain types of respirators can be effectively decontaminated in just 90 seconds using an industrial-grade microwave oven and a […]
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The article originally appeared in the December 2020 issue of Men’s Health. SIMONE BILES, like her fellow Olympic hopefuls, suddenly found herself in 2020 with TIME on her hands. So she installed a massive pool at her home, posted Grams with her boyfriend NFLer Johnathan Owens, and found comfort in her two French bulldogs. The biggest challenge this year has […]
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Florian first came to Wellington in 2014, for a trimester abroad from Göttingen University in Germany, and returned several years later to do his doctoral research. “In Germany it is rare that students can choose their own doctoral topics, so I was grateful for the chance to pursue my interest in gaming.” When he began, he was surprised to find […]
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