Category: Lifestyle

In a significant breakthrough, researchers at the University of Utah’s Huntsman Cancer Institute have discovered that coffee and tea consumption may be associated with lower risks of head and neck cancers. Published in the peer-reviewed journal CANCER, the study analyzed data from 14 studies under the International Head and Neck Cancer Epidemiology (INHANCE) consortium.  Head…

Although marriage and long-term relationships are often seen as societal norms, an increasing number of people are choosing to remain single for life. However, a new study published in the journal Psychological Science highlights that lifelong singles experience lower life satisfaction and exhibit distinct personality traits compared to their partnered counterparts, emphasizing the need for…

Runners who favor thick-heeled sneakers are at a higher risk of injury than those who choose flatter shoes, according to a comprehensive study from the University of Florida. The research, one of the most extensive of its kind, revealed that runners in thick-heeled shoes struggled to accurately gauge their foot strike with each step, which…

Adding compelling evidence to the argument for “walkable” neighborhoods, a comprehensive national study has demonstrated that the built environment can significantly increase individuals’ walking habits. The study, recently published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, highlights a robust link between neighborhood walkability and physical activity by examining approximately 11,000 twins, thereby effectively controlling for genetic…

Podcasts dominate contemporary media consumption, weaving their way into the daily routines of millions. With the average individual dedicating over five hours weekly to podcast listening, one question looms large: Can podcasts foster healthier habits? A new study led by the University of South Australia (UniSA), published in the journal Digital Health, suggests the answer…

Adopting a low-fat vegan diet can lead to significant savings on grocery bills, according to new research by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, a nonprofit organization. Published in JAMA Network Open, the study found that a low-fat vegan diet cuts food costs by 19%, or $1.80 per day, compared to the standard American diet…

As society transitions towards cashless payments, researchers led by the University of Surrey reveal that physical cash not only influences our spending habits but also instills a sense of psychological ownership that digital transactions lack. A recent paper published in Qualitative Market Research explores how the decline of cash from daily life diminishes our spending…

In a digital age where texting has become the primary mode of communication, a new study led by Stanford University suggests that shorthand messages often come across as insincere. According to the research, published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: General, abbreviating words in texts can negatively impact how the sender is perceived and lower…

Economists Rutger Schilpzand and Jeroen Smits from Radboud University unveil a compelling new way to evaluate a country’s development: by examining the household items people possess. Their research shifts the focus from traditional metrics, such as income, health or education, to what they term “material wealth,” introducing the concept of the “domestic transition.” Published in…