Being Married May No Longer Make You Healthier

New research indicates that the health benefits of wedded bliss have been decreasing from generation to generation.
For decades, there’s been a growing body of evidence linking marriage with better health.

Some studies showed that those who tie the knot live longer, have less chance of becoming depressed, and have fewer strokes and heart attacks.

But a recent study published in Social Science Quarterly suggests marriage might not have all the health benefits we previously thought.

Stop Smoking Forever

Let’s face it: It’s hard to quit smoking. You’ve tried and failed several times. This time, though, you have lots of help — from support groups, new therapies and drugs to smart phone apps. Check out these 15 tips to kick the habit for good...

You know all about the dangers of smoking. It’s the leading cause of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It also causes cancer, heart disease and stroke. It kills 480,000 people a year. And we’re not even counting its hit on your pocketbook and social life.

Despite these reasons to stop smoking, you just keep coming back for more. Many others — about 20.7 million women smokers, according to the American Heart Association — feel your pain and struggle to kick the habit.


But there’s good news: Smoking has dropped to 15.1% of Americans in 2016, down from 20.9% in 2005, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

And it’s easier than ever before to quit smoking thanks to new tools, techniques and tips to stop smoking.

This Specific Penis Shape Is Linked to Cancer Risk

Listen up, gentlemen! Sure, size doesn’t matter. But when it comes to your health, shape does. A study of 1.5 million men by Baylor College of Medicine in Texas found that curved penises are at a significantly higher risk of developing several types of cancer.

The condition, known as penile fibrosis (or, in less medically charged terms, Peyronie’s disease), is due to a buildup of scar tissue that develops underneath the skin of the penis. The curve is noticeable during erections and can be painful and make sex difficult, if not impossible.

The study looked at patients suffering from Peyronie’s disease compared with those suffering from erectile dysfunction and found that Peyronie’s patients were at a 40 percent higher risk of testicular and stomach cancers and a 29 percent increased risk of skin cancer. Due to this increased risk, the Baylor team advises men with the condition to be monitored for cancer.

Constant Urge to Urinate? Tips to Manage OAB Naturally

Learn the causes of OAB and natural ways to manage your frequent urge to urinate.
Are you skipping excursions with friends because you’re worried a restroom won’t be in arm’s length? You’re not alone. Overactive bladder (OAB) doesn’t have to cramp your style or your social life. Find out natural ways to manage that frequent urge to urinate...
Do you have the path to the mall restroom mapped? Are you afraid to leave home because a restroom won’t be nearby when you need one?

That’s the reality for the millions of women who suffer from overactive bladder (OAB).


In fact, 17% of all women over age 18 have OAB, according to the National Association for Incontinence (NAFI), an education and advocacy association.

So why does OAB have you living in the ladies’ room? And what exactly are the underlying causes of the urge to urinate?
How do you know if you have an overactive bladder?
Key points
Your bladder can hold up to 400–600 milliliters of urine.
The recommended daily intake of liquids is 1.5 liters.
The average person should visit the bathroom between four and eight times during the day and once at night.
Some drinks, like alcohol and coffee, can increase trips to the bathroom.
Having an overactive bladder (OAB) means your bladder has problems storing urine normally. Common symptoms of OAB include:

needing to go to the bathroom more often than usual
being unable to hold your urine
experiencing leakage when you need to urinate (incontinence)
needing to urinate several times throughout the night
Over time, these symptoms may affect your daily life. They can make it harder to plan trips, cause unintentional disruptions during work, or affect your sleep quality.

Former Smokers Take Note: This Simple Home Remedy Could Change Your Life

Everybody knows about the health risks associated with smoking, including an increased risk of heart disease and lung cancer. If you quit smoking, your chances of getting those diseases drop dramatically, but your lungs are likely still coated in tar.

Luckily for former smokers, there’s a home remedy that breaks up much of the muck and gunk in your lungs and gets your breathing back to normal quickly. Enjoy this surprisingly simple solution!

Robert Mugabe resigns after 37 years as Zimbabwe's leader

Robert Mugabe resigned as Zimbabwe's President after 37 years of autocratic rule on Tuesday, finally succumbing to the pressure of a military takeover and the humiliation of impeachment.

The announcement came minutes into a joint session of the Zimbabwean Parliament in Harare, convened to prise the 93-year-old from power.
As the Speaker read out a letter from Mugabe, lawmakers broke out in thunderous applause. The impeachment proceedings were immediately suspended.
In the streets outside, crowds erupted in rapturous celebrations, dancing and cheering in joy, raising their fists and waving Zimbabwean flags.

Selena Gomez accused of lip syncing at the 2017 AMAs

Did Selena Gomez lip sync at the 2017 American Music Awards?

The 25-year-old pop star performed her latest hit, a collaboration with Marshmello called "Wolves," at the AMAs on Sunday night, and Twitter users were quick to suggest that the singer was lip syncing during her first televised performance of 2017.


Clad in a slinky white slip dress, sneakers and her newly-dyed blonde hair, Gomez appeared confident back in the spotlight for the first time since receiving a kidney transplant over the summer. She had fake blood slathered on her body as she delivered a subdued performance of her latest single.

Not everyone was impressed, though.

"Worst lip sync performance goes to Selena Gomez," one used tweeted.

"Hey Selena Gomez, if you’re going to lip sync, you should probably make it semi believable," someone else wrote.