To be clear, we’re not suggesting this is a great idea. But people across the globe have figured out an easy, if mildly dangerous, way to create a makeshift treadmill in their homes: by pouring soap or shower gel onto tiled floors in kitchens and bathrooms, adding a touch of water, gripping a sturdy surface,…
Image Savage Lounge attracts an uptown crowd, including some cast members from “The Real Housewives of New York City.”CreditNina Westervelt for The New York Times Boîte: Savage Lounge Midtown The speakeasy can’t seem to die. There are speakeasies hidden behind phone booths, coffee shops and virtually countless unmarked doors. Savage Lounge, which opened in December,…
The hairstyle is an important component of any beauty image. Just like makeup, a certain hairstyle can not only give freshness and lightness but also make you look older. Womendialogue.com has collected 5 popular hairstyles, which can make you gain a couple of extra years. Pixie Although pixie is widely popular among celebrities, it is…
In 2017, when Nora Martins was trying to decide between Japan or South America for a big fall trip, it was neither the staggered steps of Machu Picchu nor the snow-capped peaks of Patagonia that sealed the deal. “My husband called me and said, ‘I got a reservation at Central, so I think we should…
It sounds like an old joke: How do you pack up, ship and then unfurl a massive — and massively valuable — painting? Very carefully, of course. William-Adolphe Bouguereau’s “La Jeunesse de Bacchus” (The Youth of Bacchus), a joyful scene of mythological frolic, measures a whopping 20 feet long and nearly 11 feet high, and…
Since 1875, people have crowded the racetracks of Churchill Downs to take in the Kentucky Derby. While the horse race is the main event, over-the-top headgear has always stolen a bit of the spotlight. Here, a selection of the best Kentucky Derby hats through the years.
New research has found evidence suggesting that a person’s body mass index can increase their risk of developing psoriasis, an increasingly common skin condition. The mechanisms at play, however, remain unclear. A new study confirms that higher body weight contributes to psoriasis risk. The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDKD) estimate…
While filling out a permit application to drive El Camino del Diablo — a dirt road that cuts through 130 miles of saguaro-studded desert between Yuma and Ajo, Ariz. — I marveled at the hazards it warned I might encounter along the way, including “permanent, painful, disabling, and disfiguring injury or death due to high…
“I don’t know where I am,” said a terrified voice on the phone. It was the woman’s husband, and he was scared. “I’m lost,” he said in a panicked tone. It’s O.K., she told him, sounding as calm and reassuring as she could. Her husband, a former high school English teacher in his 60s, left…
As a tourist, I am predictable: I am sugar-driven. Guava Danish and hot churros in Mexico City. Shaved ice and slippery mochi in Tokyo. The first time I went to Sydney, I rode a bus to Bondi Beach with a bag of Australian supermarket sweets on my lap. I toured the botanical gardens and walked…