No-Shave November is an annual tradition in which razors take a hiatus — and facial hair gets its time to shine. From its humble origins in 2009, this has evolved beyond a mere style statement and blossomed into a spirited movement rooted in profound meaning. How did No-Shave November get …
Read More »Free COVID tests coming to US schools, says federal government: ‘Preventing the spread’
The federal government will distribute free COVID-19 tests to schools across the U.S., according to an announcement posted on the U.S. Department of Education (ED) website this week. The ED has partnered with the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR), a division within the U.S. Department of Health and …
Read More »Ivy League schools founded to promote virtue, godliness have 'drifted radically' and 'forgotten their roots'
Ivy League administrators of two colleges rejected their schools’ foundational values of faith, morality and virtue last week when they failed to condemn threats of genocide on campus, several education and religious leaders told Fox News Digital this week. “They’ve drifted radically from their founding principles,” said former U.S. Department …
Read More »Centuries-old Advent tradition, Las Posadas, shares faith-filled 'opportunities for peace'
Each year, starting from Dec. 16 until Christmas Eve, thousands of people in the United States and Central America participate in “Las Posadas,” a centuries-old tradition that retells the story of Mary and Joseph’s travels from Nazareth to Bethlehem, seeking some sort of shelter. In Spanish, “posadas” translates to “lodging.” …
Read More »Christmas quiz! How well do you know these fascinating facts about the annual holiday?
Christmas is celebrated every December 25th as millions of people all over the world honor the birth of Jesus Christ. How well do you know the history of the holiday, century-long traditions and much more about the faith-based day? Test your knowledge of all things Christmas in this festive quiz! …
Read More »Pets can help slow dementia progress among those over age 50 who live alone, study says
A new study suggests getting that cute dog in one’s more mature years might be a good idea after all. Researchers from the Sun Yat-sen University in Guangzhou, China, found that pet ownership can be associated with slower rates of developing dementia. The study, published on Tuesday in JAMA Network …
Read More »Weight loss is far from the only thing Marie Osmond cares about: 'I feel good and I'm having fun'
The second youngest Osmond child and only girl in the family, Marie Osmond shared how she’s taking time to focus on herself. Along with her brother Donny, she performed regularly at the Flamingo hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, before closing their 11-year run in 2019. After six decades in the …
Read More »Short questions with Dana Perino for Mark Meredith
You’ve seen us on screen, but have you ever wondered what we’re like off-camera? For the last few months, I’ve enjoyed checking in with some of your favorite Fox personalities to learn more about who they are behind the scenes. What’s the one thing Jesse Watters couldn’t live without? What’s …
Read More »Common prescription drugs linked to surge in fall-related death rates among seniors
For older adults, minor falls can pose major threats, as their risk of death after a fall has tripled in the U.S. over the last 30 years. Some experts believe that certain medications — a category called fall risk-increasing drugs (FRIDs) — could be to blame. Dr. Thomas A. Farley, …
Read More »7 common fitness mistakes older adults make and how to avoid them for better workouts
Experts agree that exercise is vital to longevity and helps to preserve muscle mass, bone density and joint health as we age. But it’s important to approach workouts in the right way to ensure safe, optimal results. The general guideline is for healthy adults to get 150 minutes of moderate …
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