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Melania Trump’s surprisingly relatable ‘anti-diet’ in her 50s – and the 1 thing she’s missing

She may be just days away from turning 56, but Melania Trump’s appearance has barely changed since she worked as a model in her twenties. The First Lady, who is married to United States President Donald Trump, is committed to following a healthy diet and exercise routine, and prioritises habits that she can maintain wherever she is in the world, or however busy she is. Keen to stress that she doesn’t diet, Melania instead tries to maintain a balance of nutritious meals alongside the occasional treat, and focuses on getting enough sleep and self-care to support her skin, body and mind. Melania’s wellness philosophy “When you take care of yourself, you can take care of others,” Melania said In a 2011 interview with Allure. She also recalled advice from her late mother: “Regarding the skin and the body, to have some relaxation time. It’s good for your mind and your skin as well.” © AFP via Getty ImagesMelania is committed to a healthy diet and fitness routine The mother-of-one has credited sleep as a key …

Tempo Prepared Meal Subscription Review (2026): Surprisingly Tasty

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If you have eating restrictions, you’ll likely see even more repetition. My colleague Kat Merck, who tested GLP-1-appropriate meals—and also stated a preference for no fish—found herself drowning in a sea of chicken on the six meals she tried. She found the portions appropriate to those on GLP-1 meds, and appreciated that the meals offered her the proteins she needs to maintain muscle mass even while chemically un-hungry. But still: chicken. After eating five of her six meals, she wrote, “I don’t think I had one I didn’t end up liking, but they were absolutely repetitive. Chicken chicken chicken chicken.” The sixth meal she ate, a mushroom cream chicken, was the only utter failure. The chicken tasted different from the chicken in other dishes either of us tried, she noted: thick, dry, slathered in viscous cream with no sign of the advertised mushrooms. It was a little sad, a reminder of TV dinners past. But if anything, that failed meal cast into relief just how surprisingly well-managed most of the proteins turned out to be. …

Justin Bieber Scrolled His Own YouTube Videos Onstage During a Surprisingly Emotional Coachella Set

Published by Jenni Sidey

What do you think of when you hear the phrase “Justin Bieber concert”? Do you imagine royal purple confetti and a mop of hair swooshing to and fro? Perhaps an army of exuberant dancers, commanded by a teenager in harem pants? Do you imagine, rather than a completed concert, the spectre of a canceled one, as was the case with many of Bieber’s Justice Tour shows back in 2022? Push these images to the back of your memory closet, and replace them with Justin Bieber’s 2026 Coachella set: a gently swirling light show, a laptop on a stand, and a be-hoodied singer in a pair of sturdy galoshes doing delicate laps of the stage. The Canadian singer-songwriter dispensed with the teenybopper-stimulating pomp of his earlier days on last year’s SWAG and SWAG II, largely stripped-down ventures into lo-fi bedroom pop and warm, retro R&B; his Grammy performance in February saw him looping the simple guitar part to his hit song “YUKON” in just shorts and socks, his voice as elastic and angelic as it’s ever …

Marilyn Monroe’s Nudes Made Her Notorious. “Surprisingly Good” Acting Made Her a Star.

Published by Sam Flores

Dr. Sauer would know: He’d seen Niagara three times (for purely medical reasons, no doubt). Bernard watched with a mixture of pride and astonishment as his friend achieved a stardom stranger than either of them had dreamed, writing, “Marilyn had turned into a sex symbol of unparalleled dimensions, a myth which everyone interpreted according to his own tender or torrid thoughts. MM became the number one dream girl of the American male, the sort of sex symbol that made the lonely GI Joe swoon and gave him something very concrete worth fighting for instead of “making the world safe for democracy.” When MM was flown to the boys in Korea, she generated more heat there than an atomic bomb explosion on the Bikini Atoll islands. In the solid citiizen type of husband on the home front, she evoked often suppressed unproper thoughts that made him want to beat up his wife. And in the sweethearts and wives who became “displaced persons,” she aroused thoughts which are not communicable even in a free press.” Monroe’s feelings …

Fake medicine yields surprisingly real results for older adults’ memory and stress

Published by José Betancourt

Taking a simple sugar pill can boost both the physical and mental health of older adults, even when they know the pill contains no active medicine. Research published in the International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology shows that these transparently fake treatments can reduce stress and elevate short-term memory just as well as pills given under deception. These results point toward a highly ethical and side-effect-free way to help aging populations maintain their everyday capabilities. Medical science frequently relies on the placebo effect to understand how new drugs work. A placebo is an inactive substance, such as a sugar pill or a saline injection. In typical clinical trials, researchers give some people the real medicine and others a placebo without telling them which one they received. The mere expectation of getting better often causes a real physical or psychological improvement in the patient. For many years, doctors assumed that patients had to believe they were taking real medicine for a placebo to work. Deception seemed like a mandatory requirement for the mind to trigger …

Your sarcasm is showing — and its history is surprisingly violent : NPR

Published by Sam Flores

nicoletaionescu/Getty Images If someone has ever told you to “take your time” when you’re actually taking your time, or called you “Sherlock” after pointing out the obvious, you’re familiar with what can be an uncomfortable form of rhetoric. In this installment of “Word of the Week,” we’re digging into the mean-spirited history of the word “sarcasm.” The word has violent roots — but over time, linguists and etymologists say, its meaning has sometimes been watered down to simply be a playful type of humor. Where the word comes from Sarcasm comes from the Greek words “sarx”, or “flesh” — and “sarkasmos,” or “tearing flesh.” However, around the second century A.D., Greek grammarists adapted “sarkasmos” to mean a cutting remark, since there wasn’t a literal translation for it, said Armand D’Angour, a professor of classical languages and literature at the University of Oxford. One of the earliest iterations of the word’s definition comes from the grammarist Tryphon, D’Angour said, who said sarcasm is “showing one’s teeth while smiling.” “You do need a metaphor when you’re talking …

How Many Lives Does God Take in the Bible: An Investigation into a Surprisingly High Body Count

Published by José Betancourt

Whether or not we believe in any god, most of us here in the twenty-first century have the impression of divine rulers overlooking humanity with at least theoretical love and benevolence. They forgive us, they have plans for us, they never close a door without opening a window, and so on. But in the particular case of the Christian God, we’ve all heard that he both giveth and taketh away, even if we’ve never so much as opened the Bible, Old Testament or New. That line comes from the Book of Job, which belongs to the Old, a text whose depiction of God may surprise first-time readers — especially in his willingness to cause death, the subject of the Hochelaga video above on “God’s Biblical Kill Count.” It turns out that, if you go through the King James Version and tally up every single person God kills on a spreadsheet (a task to which Hochelaga creator Tommie Trelawny is surely among the best-suited YouTubers), you end up with a high number at the bottom indeed. …

Experts Say People Who Grow Surprisingly Happier As They Age Usually Practice These 10 Tiny Habits | Lianne Avila

Published by Jenni Sidey

The key to happiness — as cliché as it sounds — can’t be found in other people. Research has explored the different ways outside factors can influence our happiness for better or worse. Yet, the result stays the same: Happiness begins and ends with your habits. People who grow surprisingly happier as they age usually take some time to go out and create their own bliss, but by nurturing these tiny habits, they know happiness is right around the corner. People who grow surprisingly happier as they age usually practice these 10 tiny habits: 1. People who grow happier as they age choose themselves, even if it may upset others PeopleImages.com – Yuri A via Shutterstock This may mean setting better boundaries with friends — or even your boss. This may help you sleep better and feel better about yourself. It’s easy to put ourselves last. Many things get in the way, like work or family. Start by putting yourself first on the list. It really is true: we can’t take care of anyone else …

Psychologists found a surprisingly simple way to keep narcissists from cheating

Published by José Betancourt

A study involving full-time employed individuals revealed that the unethical behavior of narcissists depends on the context. When opportunities for personal gain are restrained and in situations that demand deliberation, the association between grandiose narcissism and unethical behavior disappeared. The paper was published in Personality and Individual Differences. Grandiose narcissism is a personality trait characterized by an inflated sense of self-importance, a strong need for admiration, and a belief in one’s superiority over others. Individuals high in grandiose narcissism tend to view themselves as exceptional and deserving of special treatment. They seek positions of status and influence where they can receive recognition and validation. Because they prioritize their own success and image, they may show little concern for the needs or rights of others. This self-centered orientation can make unethical behavior more likely when such behavior benefits their goals or reputation. For example, grandiose narcissists may exaggerate achievements, take credit for others’ work, or manipulate information to maintain a positive image. They may also justify unethical actions by believing that rules should not apply to …

Psychologist Says The Most Disciplined People In Their 50s And 60s Follow These 3 Surprisingly Unorthodox Habits

Published by Jenni Sidey

Your focus is a byproduct of your attention span. The more attention you give to a task, the more easily you can focus on it. But sadly, our attention span is shrinking rapidly in the digital landscape. Right now, our average attention span is only 47 seconds, which is alarming. Psychologist Gloria Mark, Ph.D., in psychology and a tech behavior researcher, says that people in their 50s and 60s who practice these three unorthodox habits can boost their brain power, focus, and discipline. A psychologist says the most disciplined people in their 50s and 60s follow these unorthodox habits: 1. People in their 50s and 60s their emotions like useful data It’s impossible to be productive when you are emotionally drained. Sadness, fatigue, and pessimism can wreck your productivity. So, your emotions and productivity are linked. You do your best work when you feel fulfilled and happy. Research has found that positive moods consistently correlated with higher creativity and output, while negative moods did the opposite. Paying attention to your emotional state throughout the day …

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All posts tagged: surprisingly

Melania Trump’s surprisingly relatable ‘anti-diet’ in her 50s – and the 1 thing she’s missing

Tempo Prepared Meal Subscription Review (2026): Surprisingly Tasty

Justin Bieber Scrolled His Own YouTube Videos Onstage During a Surprisingly Emotional Coachella Set

Marilyn Monroe’s Nudes Made Her Notorious. “Surprisingly Good” Acting Made Her a Star.

Fake medicine yields surprisingly real results for older adults’ memory and stress

Your sarcasm is showing — and its history is surprisingly violent : NPR

How Many Lives Does God Take in the Bible: An Investigation into a Surprisingly High Body Count

Experts Say People Who Grow Surprisingly Happier As They Age Usually Practice These 10 Tiny Habits | Lianne Avila

Psychologists found a surprisingly simple way to keep narcissists from cheating

Psychologist Says The Most Disciplined People In Their 50s And 60s Follow These 3 Surprisingly Unorthodox Habits