Dog owners know there are many benefits to having a furry family member, but new research shows that dog owners actually live longer than people without a pooch. A team of scientists in Sweden used national registries of more than 3.4 million Swedes aged 40 to 80 to study the association between dog ownership and […]
Prada, Fendi, Giorgio Armani, Max Mara, Derek Lam, Jill Sander. What do all these labels have in common? Red is prominently featured in their fall 2017 women’s collections. And that’s just to name a few. Red was all over the runways for this season, and for good reason. First off, research shows that women who […]
If the thought of wearing a pinstripe suit gives you flashbacks to broad-shouldered ’80s bankers, think again—these days, pinstripe suits are much more chill. What’s the difference? For starters, the boxy, enormous cuts from the era of John Hughes flicks and the Rubik’s Cube have given way to slim silhouettes that often flaunt more subtle […]
Don’t downplay the bromance, dude. According to a recent study, for heterosexual men, a close relationship with another guy is even more valued than a romantic relationship. Professors at the University of Winchester in the United Kingdom interviewed 30 second-year university students about bromance versus romance, and in every way but one, the men valued […]
Looking good while still having room for that extra serving of stuffing is a tall order, we know. You can’t exactly show up to your family gathering wearing sweats and a baggy t-shirt, so it’s worth spending some time planning your Thanksgiving outfit so you look great and feel good on turkey day. Thankfully (get […]
Cargo pants were introduced in the 1940s and used by the Air Force to hold supplies during flights. Their popularity took off during the 1990s, when bigger was better and men loved being able to carry everything plus the kitchen sink in their pants. But with their giant pockets and baggy fit, cargo pants got […]
How many times have you sat staring at your computer screen just waiting for that big idea to come, to no avail? Next time, go for a walk! Researchers at Stanford University have found that people come up with more creative ideas when walking rather than sitting. In their study, Marily Oppezzo and Daniel Schwartz […]
You know you can’t wear your North Face parka to your next business meeting. So what to wear to look pulled together when the weather turns colder? An overcoat or a topcoat. First, the difference: An overcoat is a long, heavier coat that is worn on top of something else to protect the wearer from […]
The cold has finally set in, but it doesn’t have to mean that you’re no longer able to look good, ladies. There are some easy ways to stay warm and cozy while still being as stylish as you are the rest of year. Read on for the key pieces that you need to pull off […]
There aren’t many people who don’t shiver at the thought of a spider creeping up their arm or a snake slithering underfoot. In fact, about 5 percent of the population has a strong, inhibiting fear of spiders and snakes. But where does this fear come from? After all, not many of us actually live anywhere […]
