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It’s a brew lover’s worst nightmare: Just half a beer a day can reduce the volume of your brain and stress cognitive powers, per new research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and University of Pennsylvania. That flies in the face of the National Institutes of Health recommendation that considers two drinks a day safe for men. What’s more, says study co-author Remi Daviet, Ph.D., the effects of alcohol on the brain rise exponentially with every additional drink....

11 Types Of Taco Meat To Try At Your Next Taco Tuesday Marcos Castillo/Shutterstock By Brandon Schultz/Dec. 18, 2022 3:34 pm EST Taco Tuesday is a glorious tradition that involves exactly what its name implies: eating tacos on Tuesday. While plenty of Taco Tuesday observances take place at home today, Thrillist reports that this American tradition dates back to at least the 1930s, when restaurants began offering promotions for discounted tacos on Tuesday....

Mention “the Italian Riviera,” and people are apt to respond, “Yes, the Amalfi Coast is on my bucket list.” But the Amalfi Coast, south of Naples and more than 400 miles away, already has a name: the Amalfi Coast. The Italian Riviera, or Liguria, on the other hand, stretches between the Tuscan coast all the way to where the country ends at the French border and the Cote d’Azur. Paradoxically, despite its popularity, northern Italy’s Liguria is one of the country’s more misunderstood places, even among the reasonably well-traveled....

After an unfortunate turn of events, the Dutch surf community mourns a tragic loss. The bodies of five surfers, several of whom were believed to be seasoned watermen with professional experience in open-water swimming, were found in the water near Scheveningen, a popular surf hub in the Netherlands about 30 miles southwest of Amsterdam. According to various news reports, a group went missing Monday evening after venturing out into the ocean during a particular heavy storm....

Daydreaming of distant tropical sands, warm emerald water, rustling palms, and majestic green mountains—with you embedded somewhere and everywhere in that postcard-perfect scene? There’s no better place than Oahu to soak up some serious sun and fun in paradise—and here are our top five outdoor excursions to prove it. Each of them alone is worth the trip. Better yet, tackle all five to fully make up for all those rough months of daydreaming....

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed our lives in so many ways, including how we eat. Over the past year, many people turned to online delivery services as a safer alternative to in-store grocery shopping. Meat delivery services have become particularly popular, and this sizzling trend shows no signs of cooling down. In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies These days, top-quality cuts of beef, fresh seafood, free-range chicken, and even hard-to-find options like bison and elk are only a few clicks away....

Whether you’re a reluctant runner or a marathoner who can’t get enough of the sport, the right warmup before a run, whether to hit the pavement or trails, is essential. “Warmups are important because these activities prime your body for running,” says Dr. Kellen Scantlebury, DPT, CSCS, owner of Fit Club NY, a physical therapy and sports performance facility based in New York City. You’ll warm up the muscle tissue and improve blood flow to the muscles you’ll be using, In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies...

Best Wine Openers You Can Buy In 2022 Poplasen/Getty Images By Anita Surewicz/Updated: Nov. 30, 2022 9:39 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Whether you happen to be hosting a dinner party or are simply unwinding on your own after a hectic day, the ritual of uncorking a bottle of wine can transport you into a more relaxed state of mind. That’s if you have the right tool for the job, of course....

The carnation is one of the most delicately beautiful flowers of them all. These pretty flowers have many petals to create a rounded shape for them, and because of their beauty they are commonly used as corsages and for elegant occasions. They are also wonderful to recreate in artworks, and learning how to draw a carnation is perfect for that! This is the guide for you if you love this flower and would like to know how to recreate it....

I’ve noticed a trend in the last few years where it’s hard to find a toy that is both fun and encourages children to think and play creatively. Since I love to encourage my children to think creatively during craft time and play time, I’m always on the look out for new, great products to use in our home. We recently discovered Bunchems and not only are they fun but I am delighted with their endless possibility for creativity!...

Chinese New Year is coming up on February 19th and it is the year of the Sheep. What a great opportunity to make a sheep craft, right?! We relied on our trusty cupcake liners and put together this simple Cupcake Liner Sheep Craft that kids are sure to enjoy. Look for a fun sheep book at the end of this post. {This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. Read our Disclosure Policy for more information....

Whenever we hear good music, our body’s natural inclination is to sway, spin, twirl, bop, and just move with the beat. Dancing is essentially a performing art form that can be done through a series of body movements, typically matching the speed and rhythm of a music. It is also a great way to get your body moving and your blood flowing. Today, dancing remains a popular art form practiced by many people around the world....

Duff Goldman Has A Serious Infatuation With Reese’s Cups Sterling Munksgard/Shutterstock By Ceara Milligan/Nov. 2, 2022 11:40 pm EST Confectioners deserve a lot of praise, especially when they create a treat so good, it becomes an icon of the culinary world. Take Reese’s for example. Back in the 1920s, a man by the name of H. B. Reese was an employee of the Hershey Company. When he spent his free time concocting new candies in his basement, he stumbled upon one recipe that would eventually change the industry and remain an all-time favorite for generations....

Expert Beverage Director Weighs In On The Best Cheap Fancy Drink To Order At A Bar Svetlana Khutornaia/Shutterstock By Samantha Sied/Updated: Nov. 18, 2022 3:29 pm EST Along with the holiday season come the parties — after all, tis’ the season to celebrate. If you’re like many people, you’re watching your budget, but you still want to enjoy the festivities. When you learn a few mixology fundamentals, you can enjoy a fancy drink without breaking the bank....

Today, Steve Haid spends a sizable portion of his working hours creating virtual tours of luxurious Muskoka properties for clients worldwide. He spends his spare time the way many of his fellow Muskoka district neighbors spend – on the water or near it, enjoying nature and the cottage country lifestyle. It sounds like a dream come true, and for Steve, it is. To get to it, however, he had to make a couple of sharp turns in his life that eventually led him to become the go-to real estate agent for the Muskoka Lakes area....

With the warm weather upon us, it is time to change up our wardrobe. Make the shift to lightweight gear that’ll keep you comfortable and breezy all day long. And you can make that shift in the footwear department when you pick up the Wool Sneaker available over at Giesswein right now. What makes the Wool Sneaker so great for warm weather trips out of the house? Simply put, it’s the wool merino design of these wonderful shoes....

With a 50-megapixel main camera sensor, its own chip, and a killer price, you might conclude Google’s no longer content to make its own phones “kinda” competitive with Apple. You’d be damn right. I’ve had the Google Pixel 6 Pro ($899) to test for a quick 48 hours ahead of the media embargo and, so far, it’s impressive. (Google also dropped an even cheaper $599 Pixel 6, but we’re focusing on the top-end 6 Pro....

How The Secret Garden Is Doing After Kitchen Nightmares Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images By AV Brown/Nov. 19, 2022 11:00 am EST In a land of sprawling vineyards, luxury golf courses, and soaring property prices, The Secret Garden, a French restaurant in Moorpark, California, was in a prime location to flourish. With French chef Michel Bardavid as the owner for around seven years, you would think the restaurant would be turning out authentic, refined cooking (per Reality TV Revisited)....

How To Upgrade Your Thanksgiving Pumpkin Pie, According To Zac Young - Exclusive Instagram By Olivia Bria/Updated: Nov. 1, 2022 3:34 pm EST Thanksgiving without pie is like a year without sunshine. That may be a bit melodramatic, but the holiday would be pretty lackluster without that apple crumble and pumpkin dessert. Although most of us could agree that we look forward to the iconic Thanksgiving stuffing and a variety of sweets, it can get a bit tiresome to cook the same classic foods in the kitchen every year....

Kraft Heinz Is Recalling 2,400 Oscar Mayer Ham And Cheese Loaves Facebook By Jennifer Amos/Dec. 6, 2022 4:31 pm EST According to the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), the Kraft Heinz Foods Company put out a recall on December 5, 2022 on its Oscar Mayer Ham and Cheese Loaf. FSIS classifies this recall as a Class I, which means there’s “high or medium risk” and “a reasonable probability that the use of the product will cause serious, adverse health consequences or death....