Lastest Stories by Hristina Byrnes

Men are often called the stronger sex, and physically, they usually are. They have more muscle mass than women, can run faster, and can lift heavier objects. Medically, however, they are sometimes...
Throughout human history, stoicism, or the endurance of pain or discomfort without complaint, was a trait people admired. That forbearance was the mortar of civilization, helping to build nations,...
Perhaps one silver lining of the COVID-19 pandemic, especially for people who love the outdoors, is that people were forced to spend more time outside. According to a OnePoll survey from September...
In the summer travelers usually flock to national parks. National monuments, however, are less-crowded alternatives that often shine a light on the history of the U.S. Many of the country’s most...
Technology makes life easier. It also speeds it up quite a bit. This is certainly the case in the kitchen, as well as the household in general. Tasks like washing the dishes and doing the laundry,...
Creating a sequel that is better than the original, especially when the original is already a top-rated film, is no doubt a difficult task. Sometimes the goal is simply to keep a franchise relevant,...
The Fast and Furious films are a fascinating franchise in Hollywood history. It began as a simple flick about good-looking street racers, according to critics, and has since evolved into a...
The obesity epidemic in the U.S. is a major health issue, and it’s getting worse. Almost half of adults in the U.S. are projected to be obese, not just overweight, by 2030, according to Harvard...
Thousands of movies are released every year in Hollywood and all over the world. As original as some titles are – they may never be another “Dude, Where’s My Car?” – it’s hard to avoid...
Sometimes actors take on roles that involve singing. For some of them, playing a musician on the big screen is about more than just playing a part. For these actors, it comes quite naturally because...
Most recreational activities last year took place outside due to COVID-19 travel restrictions and social distancing rules. Millions of people ventured out of the city and into national parks and...
The U.S. health care system operates differently from many others in the world, characterized by high costs for the individual. In fact, it is the higher prices of medication, treatments, and...
More than 93,000 people died of drug overdoses in the U.S. in 2020, a nearly 30% surge from 2019 and the most ever recorded in a single year, according to recently released data by the Centers for...