New study dispels myths about what makes youth sports fun for kids
A new study looks at what makes organized sports fun for kids, and some of the findings might surprise you. The new study, published today, dispels the popular myth that what makes sports the most fun for girls are the social aspects, like friendships, while for boys the fun factor has to do with competition. "Our data indicate girls and...
31 Surprising Facts We Bet You Never Knew Before About Tom Cruise
Tom Cruise, with a career spanning for over four decades comprising over 45 movies, has become an international icon. He is one of the biggest stars in Hollywood. He is an almost inhuman awe-inspiring actor, more like a one-man army, when it's comes to the scale of his epic movie roles. Here are some facts about the American actor: ...
The 13 Best Waterproof Bluetooth Speakers that You Should Buy in 2020
Music is life, and it is even better if you can share that sound with others. Bluetooth speakers are a great way to do it. However, if you get the wrong kind, you wont be able to do things like like dancing in the rain or using them by the pool. If you want to listen to your playlists...
31 Fascinating Facts Every Fan Should Know About The Fan-Favorite Comedian Kevin Hart
Kevin Hart, world renowned for his comedic chops, was recently involved in a grueling car crash that has left him with "major back injuries." Just yesterday, he released a video updating his fans about his health and upcoming physical therapy. He has numerous accolades to his name and has also been ranked as one of the most influential people...
Just what the doctor ordered: Take a yoga class and depression, anxiety improve
Scientific studies already support yoga practice as a means to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. Now a new study out of Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) provides evidence that yoga and breathing exercises can improve symptoms of depression and anxiety in both the short term--with each session as well as cumulatively in the longer term, over three...
14 Best Tools All Dads Need To Own
Below please find our list of all tools that dads need to own. There were various considerations for which tools would be on the final version of this list. Tools had to have an association with dad in kid’s minds, in terms of their utility, their appearance, or even their sound. The tools need to be functional and practical,...
Age is not a barrier to the benefits of weight-loss surgery, study finds
While weight-loss surgeries are not usually performed in people above the age of 65, a new study shows that these procedures can lead to successful weight loss and better diabetes control in older adults. The study, presented at the Society for Endocrinology annual conference in Brighton, UK, indicates that elderly patients treated with bariatric surgery (gastric bypass or gastric...
Doctors don’t realize hair care prevents many African-American women from exercise
New research from The Ohio State University Wexner Medicine Center identifies a gap in doctor knowledge and understanding of hair care as a barrier to exercise among African American female patients. The study, published in the Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine, found an overwhelming majority of primary care doctors talk to their African American female patients about...
A ‘worker’ that flies: Chinese researchers design novel flying robot
Skyscrapers are rising rapidly around the world, continuously transforming city skylines. However, their repair and maintenance is becoming more and more difficult. So, who can safely perform the job? Will a friendly neighborhood Spider-Man help out? No, but Chinese researchers at the Shenyang Institute of Automation (SIA) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have designed a promising alternative. Recently, they reported...
15 Shocking Things You Can Buy on Amazon
15 Shocking Things You Can Buy on Amazon There are things you can buy on Amazon that will make you think, I can’t believe I can buy this on Amazon. See the list below for 15 of the weirdest and grossest things that you can have shipped to your house with next-day Prime shipping. Hand Squirrel for Terrifying Kids...
