Author: Brinay Prince

Do You Code-Switch at Work?

If you’ve ever felt like you couldn’t be yourself at work, you’re not alone, and there’s a name for it.

Code-switching is when someone changes how they talk or act to fit in with different social situations, especially at work. Whether intentional or not, people code-switch to appear more professional, project confidence, fit in, or mask emotions. According to a new study, the practice is most common among women, with 82% adjusting their speaking style while on the clock. This…

Fix Your Posture With Adult Tummy Time

Turns out, acting like a baby can be good for you.

Fitness experts on TikTok say “tummy time” isn’t just for babies. They recommend spending time lying on your stomach to help strengthen back muscles, improve posture, and prevent neck and shoulder pain. Doing this for just 10 minutes a day can help counteract the unnatural movements caused by constantly looking down at your devices.

Are You Yawning Too Much?

We usually think someone’s yawning because they’re tired or bored, but it turns out it might be a sign of something more serious.

Experts say yawning is generally normal and helps keep your brain alert by regulating oxygen levels. However, if you’re yawning more than usual, it could be your body’s way of telling you something’s off. Yawning has been linked to conditions like sleep apnea, chronic lung disease, iron deficiency, and in more serious cases, heart or neurological issues. Doctors say it’s…

Turn Yourself Into a Barbie Doll!

If you’ve ever wanted to turn yourself into a Barbie doll, now’s your chance! The AI chatbot, ChatGPT, is going viral for creating lifelike doll versions of people—and it only takes a few minutes. Simply upload a photo of yourself and ask the chat to create a full-figure doll displayed in blister packaging. You can customize it with your name…

Gossip Might Actually Be Good for You

We all love to gossip, whether we admit it or not. And while it often gets a bad reputation, experts say it can be good for us. Studies show that gossip can be a way to bond with others and strengthen social connections. It can even be a positive thing if your goal is to build someone up rather than…

Chaos Gardening is the New Fun Way to Garden

"Chaos gardening" is a planting technique based on scattering a mix of seeds.

The newest way to garden is breaking all the rules! People online are sharing a new planting method called “chaos gardening.” The trend involves mixing up and grabbing a handful of easy-to-grow wildflower seeds and randomly tossing them on the ground. The idea is to skip the careful planting process and surprise yourself with how the garden turns out. People…

Do You Have Clutter Blindness?

“Clutter blindness” is when the brain becomes so used to a cluttered environment that it no longer registers it as a problem.

“Clutter blindness” is becoming more common in today’s society, as many people overconsume and impulse buy to keep up with the latest trends. Research shows that Americans spend an average of two and a half days each year searching for misplaced items due to excessive clutter. Experts recommend having as few storage spaces as possible, since people are often tempted…

Are You Doing These Things Enough? (Or Too Much?)

If you’ve ever wondered how often you should be doing things like vacuuming or washing your sheets, you’re not alone. Experts have shared their take on a few…

KFC’s New Fried Chicken Toothpaste

They say it tastes just like their famous original recipe!

KFC’s latest collaboration is one you wouldn’t expect. The company has teamed up with oral care brand hismile to create a fried chicken-flavored toothpaste made with 11 herbs and spices. What started as an April Fools’ joke has now become a real product, complete with a KFC-branded matching toothbrush. You can purchase the toothpaste for $13 and the branded toothbrush…

The 3:45 Early Dinner Parenting Hack

A new parenting movement is changing the way families approach dinnertime.

More and more parents are shifting their evening meals to earlier in the day, with some eating as early as 3:45 P.M. Many parents say they’re tired of their kids asking for a snack after school and then refusing to eat dinner. Instead, they’ve found that serving a full meal right after school leads to a calmer, happier evening. Restaurants…