And we wouldn’t blame you. Most people find chocolate to be intoxicating, and the cravings can be traced all the way back to our ancestors. Dr. Mindy Haar, PhD, Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist and Assistant Dean at New York Institute of Technology’s School of Health Professions, explains that early humans viewed the desire for sugar and fat as beneficial—something that has evolved with us over time. She says, “A sensitivity to sweet tastes allowed individuals to distinguish fruit that was at the peak of freshness and vitamin and mineral content....

To answer that, you need to understand the needs that a person is trying to meet, which results in how they behave. And while it sounds complicated, there’s actually a theory behind it all. The theory is called “Maslow’s hierarchy of needs” and once you learn more about it, you’ll have a whole new perspective on what motivates us. What is Maslow’s hierarchy of needs? Have you ever heard of Abraham Maslow?...

In 2013, my husband, Kyle and I decided to start trying for a family. We were young, full of hope and, what I know now to be, very naïve. We assumed that because we were in our early 20s, healthy, and all of our friends around us were having children, it wouldn’t be a problem for us. We took to the task of becoming parents with the gusto of honeymooners....

First, fans of Netflix’s hit romantic reality show, Love Is Blind, rejoice: season two of the series will premiere on Feb. 11, with new episodes airing weekly. This season will follow a new set of marriage-minded singles as they get to know each other, fall in love and pop the question—all before meeting their partners face-to-face. Love Is Blind Japan will also premiere on Netflix on Feb. 8, with new episodes also airing weekly....

Health anxiety can take on various forms. In some cases, people who have been recently diagnosed with an illness experience fear accompanied by a lot of questions regarding what to expect. In other cases, health anxiety is rooted in worry about a potential problem that hasn’t happened yet and a preoccupation with the thought of getting sick. Signs You Have Health Anxiety Anxiety is a normal emotion that we all experience to varying degrees....

Krakow chatted with Parade.com about Elizabeth Thornton and life on the set of Hallmark Channel’s hit series. If you could play any other character on When Calls the Heart, who would you be and why? Little Jack! He works for 20 minutes and then gets a snack or takes a nap! I actually think it would be very entertaining for all of us to switch parts one day—just for a quick scene to make each other laugh....

Who has won the most Grammys? It’s someone you may have never heard of: Georg Solti, a classical conductor who passed away in 1997. He’s won more Grammy Awards than any other person in history with 31 total trophies. Solti is followed by famed producer Quincy Jones and (as of 2021) Beyoncé with 28 Grammys. Then comes country icon Alison Krauss with 27 and fellow conductor Pierre Boulez with 26. Rounding out the top 10 are such musical greats as Jay-Z, Stevie Wonder, Star Wars and Schindler’s List film composer JohnWilliams, U2 and the late Latin jazz great Chick Corea....

One of the players that has likely caught your eye is Sue Bird, who poses alongside her Seattle Storm teammate Breanna Stewart. (The other WNBA players include Los Angeles Sparks players Nneka Ogwumike and Te’a Cooper as well as New York Liberty player DiDi Richards.) Of the five WNBA players in the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue, Bird is the oldest and has built an impressive resume during her time on the court....

Who got unmasked on The Masked Singer in Week 9 Part 1? Scarecrow did a Masked Singer first and chose to unmask herself after performing, before a vote even happened. Then Sir Bug a Boo got eliminated after losing the Battle Royale performing “Somebody’s Watching Me” by Rockwell. Who is Scarecrow on The Masked Singer? After Scarecrow unmasked herself, she was revealed to be Oscar-nominated actress Linda Blair. She revealed that she purposely pulled herself out of the competition to give others a chance, revealing she was there specifically to draw attention to highlight her charity the Linda Blair WorldHeart Foundation Rescue and Wellness Center...

Check out more information about Week 6 below. Who was eliminated on Dancing with the Stars in Week 6? Things got real for Real Housewife of Atlanta Kenya Moore. After finishing in the bottom two twice the past three weeks, she hoped she and Brandon Armstrong were out of the woods. But like in a scary movie, there’s always someone behind you when you least expect it. And in this case, that was elimination, as the judges chose to get rid of them unanimously over Suni Lee and Sasha Farber....

The dates took him from the sky all the way to Canada without leaving the property. But it wasn’t all smooth sailing. Find out who went home last week after hometown dates, who self-eliminated and who’s still in the running to win Matt’s heart. Warning: Spoilers ahead. Who did Matt James send home onThe BachelorSeason 25 after hometown dates last week? Serena P., 22, a publicist from Toronto, Ontario, Canada (self-eliminated)...

—Fred Rosen, Los Angeles, California Three reasons, mainly: One, our fingers (where most paper cuts occur) are dense with nerve endings. The fingertip has the highest spatial acuity for both pain and touch in the entire body. Even if our toes were nimble, can you imagine one toe able to feel a single page well enough to turn the pages of a book one at a time? Two, paper cuts are so superficial that nerve fibers are exposed but undamaged, thus able to communicate pain fully....

What Causes Vaginal Odor? Your vagina has a ton of bacteria living in and around it, working to make sure all systems are a go. Bacteria are alive, and when two types of bacteria interact, an odor can be produced. “Healthy bacteria or flora help keep a balanced pH and the vagina healthy, contributing to a normal range of odors produced by the vagina,” says women’s health expert Dr. Jennifer Wider, M....

On August 18, Cobain shared a compilation of photos in honor of her big day, writing, “30 !!! ❤️‍🔥 ☀️ 🦋 I made it!” Amid her celebratory status, she took a moment to reflect on her past uncertainties and revealed a near-death experience that completely changed her attitude about the future. “Honestly, 20 year old Frances wasn’t sure that was going to happen,” she wrote. “At the time, an intrinsic sense of deep self loathing dictated by insecurity, destructive coping mechanisms & more trauma than my body or brain knew how to handle, informed how I saw myself and the world; through a lens of resentment for being brought into a life that seemingly attracted so much chaos and the kind of pain tied to grief that felt inescapable....

Brown, 18, revealed her concerns during a Q&A at the New York City premiere of the streamer’s Enola Holmes 2 earlier this week, admitting to a “deep-rooted fear” that she’d accidentally bring one of Enola’s quirks to set as Eleven, per Today. When playing Sherlock Holmes’ younger sister, Brown often breaks the fourth wall, addressing the audience directly through the camera. She compared the feeling to vlogging on YouTube, and she became so comfortable with it that she’s now scared she won’t be able to avoid looking into the camera....

But before you go, experts have warned that you should expect to pay more for your pick of fir, pine, or spruce tree this year than you may have previously. In August, the industry group Real Christmas Tree Board surveyed 55 wholesale growers of Christmas trees from all regions of the United States—accounting for about two-thirds of the nationwide supply. The company discovered that most of the nation’s Christmas tree farms (71 percent) had predicted a wholesale price increase of its Christmas trees by five to 15 percent compared to last year, and some others cited increases as high as 20 percent....

“Why Women Kill explores the intricate lives of its female characters with a style, charm and dark humor only Marc Cherry can provide,” Nicole Clemens, president of Paramount Plus’ original scripted series branch, said in a press release. “We can’t wait to share the new cast of riveting, scandalous characters Marc Cherry has created when the series returns for its third season.” With the hit show “ranking within the top 10 series on Paramount Plus,” according to Clemens, it’s safe to say fans will be eager to press play on a new season soon....

The 58-year-old posted a major throwback photo of herself, her mother, and her sister, actress Ashley Judd, on Instagram. She wrote in the caption, “Our beautiful mother. 🤍 #happybirthday.” Naomi died in April 2022 at the age of 76. Wynonna and her mother performed for many years as the country music duo The Judds, winning the Grammy for Best Country Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal five times, along with nine CMA Awards....

Elf on the Shelf brings joy (and a little incentive…) to children everywhere during the holiday season, but one little girl is particularly annoyed with her elf’s mischievous acts. In a TikTok video posted by user justice_kirra_ that has now gone viral, the camera depicts two elves—one sitting in a microwave atop a pile of loose popcorn, and one laid out on the counter underneath one—with a messy food situation taking place in the kitchen....

Quinta means “fifth” in Spanish, indicating that she is the youngest of five children.She’s the first Black woman to be nominated three times in the same year in the Emmys’ comedy category, for writing, series (as executive producer) and lead actress.Before her success in entertainment, Brunson’s least-favorite job was working retail at American Eagle, where she spent most of her time folding jeans.Abbott Elementary was named after Brunson’s real-life former middle school teacher, Ms....