With more people dying from Alzheimer’s disease than ever before, experts are emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis and intervention. The number of fatalities due to the disease increased by 141% between 2000 and 2021, according to the 2024 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report. Also, the number of Americans living with the disease is on the rise as well …
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Tips for making sourdough starter that you can use in recipes for years to come
Making sourdough bread at home has been a growing trend. With the help of social media, beginner bakers have been making recipes at home with guided instruction. The process of making sourdough bread is a bit different from other baked goods. It uses a starter to rise, rather than traditional yeast. BAKE THE PERFECT SOURDOUGH BREAD USING THESE TIPS FROM …
Read More »Ask a doc: ‘How can I get rid of a cold sore as quickly as possible?’
You woke up with an unsightly cold sore — but hiding out at home isn’t an option. What can you do? First, you’re not alone. Up to 80% of American adults have the herpes simplex virus (HSV-1), which can cause cold sores (also known as fever blisters), according to Johns Hopkins. The viral infection can cause small, fluid-filled lesions, or …
Read More »Ohio's Sherman House Museum displays humanity, artistry of fearsome Civil War general
Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman lives on as a larger-than-life figure in the oft-told annals of American military history. The most intimate and unknown details of the man behind the legend are uncovered at the Sherman House Museum in Lancaster, Ohio. It opens for the season today, Wednesday, April 10. RAISE 500-POUND PUMPKINS IN YOUR BACKYARD: 5 TIPS FROM AMERICA’S WORLD-RECORD …
Read More »Restaurant combines an amusement ride with unforgettable fine dining
Ready for an amazing restaurant experience that’ll take your taste buds on a wild ride as you move from one incredible room to the next? Sounds like an amusement park experience, right? If you thought that, you wouldn’t be too far off. This unique restaurant is called Eatrenalin, and it’s built around some pretty cool Floating Chair innovation. CLICK TO …
Read More »'Armed man' on Scottish train turned out to be 'Star Wars' stormtrooper cosplayer
A Scottish man dressed as a “Star Wars” character caused a brief stir on a train after it was falsely reported that he was armed. “Was on the train to Dundee for DeeCon in my stormtrooper [costume],” wrote a man known as “Grampian Stormtrooper” on Facebook on April 6. On the page, Grampian Stormtrooper described himself as a “stormtrooper with …
Read More »Gen Z happiness is most driven by one surprising thing, Gallup poll finds
A new Gallup poll has revealed a primary source of happiness among the Gen Z cohort. The survey, which included 2,271 young adults in the U.S. between ages 12 and 26, found that their most influential driver of happiness is a sense of purpose at school and at work. At least 60% of all Gen Zers who are happy feel …
Read More »Florida bride goes viral on TikTok after she grabs the wrong groom on her wedding day
One newly married couple had the time of their lives at their wedding in early March. The celebration was actually so much fun that the bride, Mrs. Aubrey Day could not wait to run off to start her new life with her husband – only she grabbed the wrong guy during the exit. In a now viral video posted to …
Read More »Hot travel trend has people seeking quiet escape and personal transformation
The hottest trend in travel today is not hitting the busiest city or looking for the coolest nightlife. Rather, it’s the opposite: It’s about looking for peace and quiet. People reportedly want to escape the busyness of their everyday lives and spend their vacations in a more relaxed setting, allowing time for silence, thoughtfulness and introspection. Whether travelers are looking …
Read More »On this day in history, April 10, 1970, Paul McCartney confirms Beatles break-up to global press
The short but winding road that made the Beatles the greatest recording act and pop-culture sensation of all time ended publicly on this day in history, April 10, 1970. Paul McCartney announced a “break with the Beatles” in press materials that accompanied the scheduled release of his first solo album a week later. His announcement confirmed months of rumors about …
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