A Peek Inside the Brains of ‘Super-Agers’
New research explores why some octogenarians have exceptional memories.
Nick Viall and Natalie Joy Marry After ‘Bachelor’ Alum Finds Wife on Instagram
Nick Joseph Viall is used to his dating life being on public display. From 2014 to 2017, he appeared in four seasons of the “Bachelor” franchise: two seasons of “The Bachelorette,” one season of “Bachelor in Paradise” and, finally, “The Bachelor.” That’s all experience that has helped inform his relationship podcast, “The Viall Files,” and…
CPAP Lawsuits Settled for $1.1 Billion
Philips Respironics has reached a $1.1 billion settlement over claims that people who used their CPAP and other breathing devices were harmed by noxious gasses and flecks of foam that lodged in their airways, sometimes for years. Thousands of people contended in lawsuits that they had been injured by popular Philips DreamStation machines. The settlement…
These 15 Quilts Are Even Better Than Your Beloved Duvet
This fluffy quilt is about as close as you can get to sleeping on an actual bed of clouds. Not only is the padded design plush, but it’s super soft and durable—made with a bio-based modal that’s also touted for being a lower-impact alternative to cotton. Offered in three pastel tones, this cozy quilt can…
Physical Fitness Can Improve Mental Health in Children and Adolescents, Study Suggests
Physical fitness among children and adolescents may protect against developing depressive symptoms, anxiety and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, according to a study published on Monday in JAMA Pediatrics. The study also found that better performance in cardiovascular activities, strength and muscular endurance were each associated with greater protection against such mental health conditions. The researchers…
A Quick Fish Recipe That Covers All the Bases
Hello and “happy” Monday! I’m filling in for Melissa today, so it feels only right to kick things off with her new recipe for creamy fish with mushrooms and bacon. Pardon the Stefon-ism, but this recipe has it all: mild, white-fleshed fish (good for the fishy-fish averse); canned tomatoes (the pantry M.V.P.); mushrooms and bacon…
Are We All Really Supposed to Wear Cargo Pants?
Can you please explain cargo pants (and shorts)? They are clearly enduringly popular for men and women, but the pockets seem neither functional nor flattering. What am I missing, and what is the best way to wear them? — Patti, Boulder, Colo. Once upon a time cargo pants, otherwise known as “the military’s greatest fashion…
How Supplement Stores Are Trying to Tap Into the Ozempic Boom
As diabetes and weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy took off in the last few years, many people turned away from established diet and nutrition products. Now, two retailers that specialize in nutritional supplements — GNC and the Vitamin Shoppe — are trying new approaches to win over people who are taking those drugs or…
D.C.’s Best Restaurants
In the Where to Eat: 25 Best series, we’re highlighting our favorite restaurants in cities across the United States. These lists will be updated as restaurants close and open, and as we find new gems to recommend. As always, we pay for all of our meals and don’t accept free dishes. Riverdale Park | Barbecue,…
Quiz: Is This Real Donald Judd Furniture or a Knockoff?
“If you guys are furniture people, because I’ve really gotten into furniture lately,” Kim Kardashian said in a YouTube video, gesturing toward a large wooden table and set of chairs, “these Donald Judd tables are really amazing and totally blend in with the seats.” When the video — a tour of the Los Angeles offices…