Pregnant woman shows how baby bump dramatically changes in size from morning to evening

Mika Korhonen on Unsplash discusses the triggers of involuntary shaking, such as anxiety, caffeine, medications, and health conditions like essential tremor and Parkinson's disease. Lifestyle factors like stress, caffeine, and sleep patterns can worsen tremors, but managing symptoms through stress management, rest, and a balanced diet can lead to improvements. Seeking medical help is advised if shaking is persistent, worsening, or impacting daily activities, as early intervention can make a significant difference in managing tremors....

As we age, it is crucial to prioritize healthy sleeping habits to impact how we age, with experts recommending adults to go to bed by 1am for optimal aging. A new study in the journal Sleep reveals that having a consistent sleep schedule is a stronger predictor of mortality risk than sleep duration, with individuals who maintain regular sleeping patterns having up to a 48% lower risk of all-cause mortality. To establish a more consistent...

Professional summarizer Amy Glover shares her experience with improving her scone recipe by following Nigella Lawson's tips, including using buttermilk, cream of tartar, and a mix of butter and vegetable shortening for fluffier, taller, and more tender scones. She emphasizes the importance of these ingredients and techniques in achieving the desired texture and taste, noting that substitutions may not yield the same results. Overall, Glover's scones went from rubbery to delightful with Lawson's guidance. Full...

At the 2023 Oscars, Angela Bassett lost the Best Actress In A Supporting Role award for her performance in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever to Jamie Lee Curtis for Everything Everywhere All At Once. Despite feeling deserving of the honor, Angela was surprised by the backlash she received for showing disappointment. This marked her second Academy Award nomination, with her previous nomination being in 1994 for What's Love Got to Do with It. Angela later received...

Lobacheva Ina on Unsplash shares parenting hacks for dealing with toddlers who won't listen, including leaving healthy snacks in plain sight for them to eat, asking them to do tasks in a silly way to diffuse tantrums, and using chants like 'march, march!' to redirect their behavior. Calling tasks 'projects' can also motivate them to help with chores. These strategies have been found to be effective in managing toddler behavior and encouraging cooperation. Full Article

The Sacred Cenote in southeast Mexico is a 60-meter-wide limestone sinkhole in Chichen-Itza, serving as a symbol of life and spirituality for the Maya people, as well as a site of human sacrifice with over 200 bones found in its waters. This eerie cenote in the Yucatán Peninsula, surrounded by sheer cliffs, is a popular destination for underground swimming, showcasing a network of natural tunnels carved out by rainwater seepage. The cenote holds thousands of...