A German backpacker who miraculously survived 12 days in the remote and unforgiving Western Australian bush has revealed she lost 12kg during the ordeal. Carolina Wilga issued a statement on Monday thanking the community for their search efforts after she was last seen in a small Wheatbelt town on June 29. Sharing a picture on…
Welcome to this week’s edition of top stock market highlights. Meta Platforms has concluded an investment in Scale AI, valuing the startup at over US$29 billion. According to sources, the technology behemoth’s investment in Scale AI amounted to US$14.3 billion, giving Meta a 49.3% stake in the artificial intelligence (AI) firm. Scale AI’s CEO and…
While soda used to be a staple of the American diet, consumption of the fizzy drink in the U.S. has consistently fallen for more than a decade. Americans are currently drinking 25% less soda than they did in 2000. Of course, we’re talking about traditional sodas here. Data shows that probiotic and prebiotic sodas are…
Americans have their choice of up to 100,000 different dietary supplements, from vitamins and minerals to herbal options and products promising weight loss and a toned body. Nearly 75% of Americans take at least one supplement, fueling a market that’s worth more than $60 billion. But plenty of people are taking multiple supplements, mixing and…
Earlier this month, podcasters the Dewy Dudes — aka Evan Shinn and Emilio Quezada-Ibañez — reported on a strange trend in the wellness space: People sitting under red chicken lights as an alternative to red-light therapy. These chicken lights are an example of what the Dewy Dudes call “barnyard wellness” — a term they’ve coined…
Almost all women will go through menopause if they live long enough, but many women — and even some doctors — lack knowledge about this life stage and the tools to help manage it. Still, menopause has been a hot topic over the past few years, with doctors and researchers becoming increasingly vocal about how…
Fermented foods have long been culinary staples, but they continue to get attention for their health benefits since they’re rich in antioxidants and are anti-inflammatory. They’re also an excellent source of probiotics, dietitian Edwina Clark tells Yahoo Life. But what exactly are fermented foods and why are they good for you? First, fermentation involves yeast…
Good morning, all. Is your workplace holiday party coming up? Check out these tips for avoiding awkward convos. Now, on to the news. Subscribe to get this newsletter in your inbox each morning. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections via AP NEED TO KNOW Suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s death arrested Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old Ivy League graduate…
On Thanksgiving, after eating turkey, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, yams and stuffing, all topped with gravy and cranberry sauce and followed by a dessert buffet of pumpkin, apple and pecan pies, consider taking a walk. Sure, after a big, indulgent meal it’s tempting to use the tryptophan myth as an excuse to hit the…
Welcome to November. If you’re starting the month feeling a little out of sorts thanks to a big Halloween candy-eating session (and honestly, who can blame you?), drinking plenty of water, exercising and eating a healthy snack like hummus and baby carrots should get you back on track. You’ll need that energy, as there’s a…