Men and Women View Emojis Differently
A study published in the journal, Computers in Human Behavior, surveyed people who were ages 17 to 35, said those surveyed mainly use emoji to message friends, partners and relatives. The study also found that woman tended to see emojis as showing more intense positive or negative emotions than men. Examples of this include a […]
Could The Housing Market Be Cooling Down?
Home pricing data from September suggests that the red-hot housing market that took off during the pandemic, could finally be starting to cool just a little. While prices are still considerably higher than they were a year ago, the increase in prices seems to be going down. Home prices rose 19.5 percent in September over […]
A Full ’12 Days Of Christmas’ Will Cost More This Year
If you were to buy all of the gifts mentioned in the song The 12 Days of Christmas you’d be spending quite a lot this year—over $41,000. PNC released their annual Christmas Price Index, which has been measuring the current cost of getting all the items mentioned in a full verse of the Christmas carol […]
Digital Multitasking Can Be Detrimental To Children’s Mental Health
Children are exposed to a lot of digital information each day from various sources, and a new study finds this might not be good for their mental health. Swiss researchers surveyed kids ages eight to 12 and found using multiple devices at the same time (for example texting while watching TV) is associated with more […]
Red Light Could Improve Your Eyesight
Looking into a deep red light in the morning could help save fading eyesight. British researchers found that a daily three-minute exposure to long-wave deep red light, in the morning, switched on energy-producing cells in the retina, giving a boost to naturally declining vision. On average, those participating in the small study saw a 17 […]
Apps To Avoid Once In Your 50s For Your Mental Health
You’ve heard about studies that found using social media can have negative consequences for teenagers and children, but a new study finds using them can also make people ages 50+ feel depressed. Harvard University researchers found that middle-aged adults are “substantially” more likely to be depressed if they used platforms favored by youngsters, such as […]
Seth Rogen’s New Stoner Innovation
Seth Rogen, noted pot connoisseur and entrepreneur, went to social media and demonstrated a joint-rolling tray he says he invented and is selling through his weed company, Houseplant.
People Who Sleep Naked Reportedly Get Better Night Sleep
It’s National Sleep Comfort Month, which means it’s time to catch some Z’s. According to a new study, you might increase your chances by choosing to sleep naked. In surveying 2,000 Americans, researchers found that those who sleep naked, versus those who wear pajamas, were more likely to report high-quality sleep (53 percent vs. 27 […]
How To Lower Cold & Flu Symptoms
With cold and flu season upon us, it’s time to restock the medicine cabinet. Researchers in Australia found that zinc supplements appear to help shorten respiratory tract infections, such as colds, flu, sinusitis and pneumonia. Looking at two dozen clinical trials that included more than 5,400 adults, researchers found that people who took zinc saw […]
Merriam-Webster Added 455 New Words
Merriam-Webster announced that 455 new words and definitions have been added to their dictionary, including the term “dad bod.” Described as “a physique regarded as typical of an average father,” Merriam-Webster adds that it is also “one that is slightly overweight and not extremely muscular.” Merriam-Webster’s editor-at-large, Peter Sokolowski, explained how new words are chosen to be […]