Category: Health

Illustration of a man outdoors with a crossed-out phone, representing a 24-hour digital detox challenge

In a world where we check notifications every few minutes, spending even one hour away from social media sounds unrealistic. But I decided to give it a try—and what happened shocked me.

1. My Thoughts Slowed Down

Without constant scrolling, my mind actually felt like it was breathing. I wasn’t jumping from reel to reel. I was thinking clearly.

2. I Noticed My Environment

For the first time in a while, I looked out the window and noticed the sky, the trees, the little things we often ignore.

3. I Felt Less Anxious

No likes to count, no comparison, no bad news to absorb. That one hour felt like a mini vacation for my brain.

4. I Had Time for Me

I wrote in a notebook. I made tea. I just sat in silence—and it felt calming, not boring.

5. I Realized I Wasn’t Missing Anything

When I went back to my phone, nothing major had changed. But inside, I felt refreshed and lighter.

So, what if you tried the same? You might be surprised too.

It sounded like a simple idea—24 hours without my phone. No scrolling, no swiping, no checking the clock every five minutes. What could possibly go wrong?

1. The First Few Hours Were Restless

I kept reaching for my phone unconsciously. It was like my brain was trained to touch the screen, even when there was no real reason.

2. My Mind Started to Calm Down

By mid-day, something strange happened. I felt present. I noticed sounds, small things, even the breeze on my face. It felt… peaceful.

3. I Talked More, Thought More

I had real conversations without distraction. I journaled. I even found myself just sitting and thinking. When was the last time that happened?

4. I Slept Better Than Ever

No bedtime scrolling. No blue light. I fell asleep faster and woke up clearer. One simple break changed my whole night.

5. I Realized How Dependent I Am

This challenge wasn’t easy—but it showed me how often I use my phone just to fill time. I wasn’t bored. I was free.

Ready to know what changed the most by the end?
Click the link below to read the full experience and try it for yourself.

Infographic showing 8 simple ways to unplug and reconnect with life, including walking without a phone, setting phone-free hours, reading a physical book, and more.

In a world that never stops buzzing, sometimes you just need to hit pause. Here are eight practical and realistic ways to unplug from digital overload and reconnect with yourself and the people around you.

1. Go for a Walk Without Your Phone

Take a short walk in the park or around your neighborhood. Focus on what you see, hear, and feel—without any screen distractions.

2. Set Phone-Free Hours Daily

Choose certain hours of the day when you won’t check your phone. Mealtime and bedtime are great places to start.

3. Read a Physical Book

Turn off your device and grab a real book. Let your mind travel without a glowing screen.

4. Limit Screen Time With App Timers

Use built-in phone settings or apps to set daily limits for social media and other high-use platforms.

5. Have a Digital-Free Meal

Whether eating alone or with others, keep your phone out of sight and enjoy your food with full attention.

6. Start a No-Screen Morning Routine

Begin your day without reaching for your phone. Use the first 30 minutes to stretch, write, or simply breathe.

7. Connect With Someone Face-to-Face

Spend quality time with friends or family. Real conversations are refreshing compared to online chats.

8. Create a Wind-Down Routine Before Bed

Turn off screens at least 30 minutes before sleeping. This improves sleep quality and relaxes your mind.

This Is What Happens When You Take a Break From Your Phone

In today’s fast-paced life, we are constantly surrounded by mobile phones, laptops, and social media. From the moment we wake up to the time we go to bed, screens have become a part of our daily routine. But have you ever thought about how this is affecting your health and mind?

What is Digital Detox?

Digital detox means taking a break from your phone, the internet, and social media for a certain period. It’s like a mental and physical cleanse that helps you feel refreshed and balanced again.

Why is Digital Detox Important?

  • Too much screen time affects your eyes
  • Your brain stays in alert mode all the time, increasing stressPoor sleep quality due to screen exposure
  • Less time for family and real-life relationships

How to Start a Digital Detox – Easy Tips

  1. Set phone-free hours: Stay away from your phone for at least an hour in the morning and before bed.
  2. Turn off notifications: Only keep important alerts on, and mute the rest to avoid distractions.
  3. Limit social media time: Set daily limits for apps like Instagram and Facebook.
  4. Have a digital-free day: Pick one day a week to stay off screens and spend time offline.
  5. Read books or go outdoors: Use your free time to read, walk in a park, or just relax in nature.

What Happens When You Take a Digital Detox?

You’ll notice your mind feels calmer, your sleep improves, and your focus increases. You may also reconnect with people around you and feel more present and joyful in the real world.

Final Thoughts

Being connected online is important, but staying connected to yourself is even more important. Even a few hours of digital detox every week can bring big positive changes in your life. Start today — and feel the difference.

Teddi Mellencamp bravely showed off her multiple brain surgery scars as she walked the red carpet at the Women’s Cancer Research Fund’s gala.

On Monday, the former “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star chose not to wear a wig to the annual event at the Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif., as she posed for solo shots and with her pal Kyle Richards.

For the special night, Mellencamp stunned in a plunging black pantsuit and silver chrome heels. She accessorized her look with silver necklaces and diamond stud earrings.

Teddi Mellencamp at An Unforgettable Evening in 2025.
Teddi Mellencamp bravely showed off her multiple brain surgery scars as she walked the red carpet at the Women’s Cancer Research Fund’s gala.

Teddi Mellencamp bravely showed off her multiple brain surgery scars as she walked the red carpet at the Women’s Cancer Research Fund’s gala.

Kyle Richards and Teddi Mellencamp at An Unforgettable Evening in 2025.
The former “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star chose not to wear a wig to the annual event at the Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif., Monday, as she posed for solo shots and with her pal Kyle Richards.

The former “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star chose not to wear a wig to the annual event at the Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif., Monday, as she posed for solo shots and with her pal Kyle Richards.

Teddi Mellencamp at An Unforgettable Evening in 2025.

Richards, 56, coordinated with her pal, wearing a low-cut white pantsuit with black lapels and black pumps.

Mellencamp’s appearance at the gala comes less than a week after she gave an “exciting” update on her stage 4 cancer battle.

“The crying is already done,” the former reality star said in a video shared to Instagram last Wednesday.

“I just finished with all of my scans and my tumors have significantly shrunk, which doctors believe means that this [treatment] all will work and that I will be back to myself and feeling good!”

Teddi Mellencamp in the hospital

Mellencamp’s appearance at the gala comes less than a week after she gave an “exciting” update on her stage 4 cancer battle.

Teddi Mellencamp's scars

The former Bravo star said her tumors have “significantly shrunk” due to treatment.

Mellencamp, 43, added that she has two more sessions of immunotherapy and then “hopefully [she will be] done and cancer-free.”

“I’m gonna keep a positive outlook because that’s the way that my doctor just spoke to me,” she shared. “He’s like, ‘You did this. You got this.’”

The “Two Ts In A Pod” podcast co-host urged her followers in her caption to “get checked” if “something isn’t feeling right.”

Teddi Mellencamp and her kids.

Earlier this month, Mellencamp revealed that she had a “50/50” chance of beating cancer.

Teddi Mellencamp in the hospital

The mom of three announced to her Instagram followers in February that doctors found “multiple tumors” on her brain.

Following the surgery, Mellencamp’s estranged husband, Edwin Arroyave, said she was “grateful” for all the support she’s received.

We have seen him as an action hero, we have seen him play comedic roles, and we have seen him portray the strong, charming guy in the story. However, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has just proved that he is way more versatile than people give him credit for.

After the first poster and then the first trailer of the upcoming UFC legend biopic, The Smashing Machine, were dropped, we caught glimpses of The Rock’s new look. His jaw-dropping transformation lit the whole internet on fire as fans just couldn’t believe that it was actually him!

Dwayne Johnson’s epic transformation for The Smashing Machine movie got the whole internet talking

Dwayne Johnson in fighting pose showing impressive transformation for new biopic The Smashing Machine.

After the trailer dropped, The Rock’s portrayal of UFC legend Mark Kerr raised eyebrows as his new look is almost unrecognizable

On April 28, A24 dropped the poster of their new biopic, The Smashing Machine, written and directed by Benny Safdie, on their X account, and the whole internet went wild. All because of the transformed Dwayne Johnson, and boy, what a transformation it is! If that one look was not enough, the movie’s trailer dropped the next day, and there was a frenzy about it as it garnered over 1.6 million views in 23 hours!

In the movie, Dwayne Johnson portrays the legendary UFC Heavyweight Tournament Champion Mark Kerr and his journey to become MMA’s most formidable fighter. It also highlights the struggles in his career, his problems with substance use, and his relationship with his then-wife Dawn Staples, played by Emily Blunt.

Dwayne Johnson's impressive transformation shown in a casual scene with two other actors on set of new biopic.

Blunt and Johnson reunite after Jungle Cruise, and she praised his effort in this role. 

“Dwayne is someone who, as you know–not only because of his colossal size, but just who he is–has never really been allowed to disappear, and he is unrecognizable in this. And it’s an incredibly intense film, incredibly immersive, very intense, very emotional experience to do it, and he is extraordinary in it,” Emily told Variety.

Dwayne Johnson showing impressive transformation in a robe, sitting on a couch preparing for new biopic role.

Fans are thrilled that the makeup, wig, and prosthetic make Dwayne Johnson look unlike Dwayne Johnson for the first time

Apart from playing the lead character, Johnson has also produced this film, and it also stars Mark Coleman, Bas Rutten, and Igor Vovchanchyn. Sporting a wig, Johnson looks eerily similar to Mark Kerr, and his co-stars didn’t hesitate to point out the similarity. 

“He did a good job. DJ [Dwayne Johnson] was, it was scary, there was a moment where he was talking to the Japanese press, and I just walked over, and I’m standing, it was a real scene. Everything was filmed like it really happened. His voice, he started speaking like Kerr,” Bas Rutten mentioned during a podcast.

Dwayne Johnson showing his impressive transformation, shirtless and holding a wrestling championship belt in a celebratory pose.

While filming the movie, there were minor hiccups as Johnson injured himself, but he optimistically declared in an Instagram post that starring in The Smashing Machine means you’re going to get “smashed.” He also invoked his late father and said, “He always used to say, ‘A day without pain is like a day without sunshine, boy.’”

In 2024, Johnson told Variety, “I’m at a point in my career where I want to push myself in ways that I’ve not pushed myself in the past. I’m at a point in my career where I want to make films that matter, that explore a humanity and explore struggle [and] pain.”

On The Pat McAfee Show, Johnson also expressed a desire for something different from his usual blockbuster roles, seeking a part that would push him as an actor. He wanted to chase the challenge and be inspired by it, noting how the role made him nervous in a way that reminded him of the early days of his career.

Emily Blunt also stars alongside The Rock and praised his efforts for the intense new role he has taken on

Dwayne Johnson showing impressive transformation in a red and green jacket, standing outdoors with palm trees in the background.

There are more exciting things in store for Johnson. He was also recently slated to appear in another film alongside Blunt: a crime thriller set in Hawaii, directed by Martin Scorsese and also starring Leonardo DiCaprio. In fact, he is also co-authoring a true crime book about the same events, and described the experience as “unbelievable, inspiring, and eye-opening.”

Not to forget, The Rock will also be seen in the live-action remake of Moana, where he will return to the role of Maui, just as he voiced the character in the animated movie. 

Dwayne Johnson showcasing his impressive transformation in a dark superhero suit ahead of new biopic filming.

Although The Smashing Machine is set to release on October 3, 2025, excitement is already mounting high among fans owing to The Rock’s transformation. Quite a few people expressed that they “couldn’t wait” to watch the movie. Are you just as pumped up as they are, dear readers? Let us know in the comments below!

Netizens were mostly amazed, and some even claimed that they are actually excited to watch the movie that hits theatres on October 3

Actor Jeremy Renner shared a memory of his nearly deadly snowplow accident in his new memoir, My Next Breath. The book goes into detail about what happened in January 2023 when Renner was run over by a 14,000-pound snowplow on his property in Nevada. The accident happened while Renner was trying to save his nephew from being hit by the massive machine.

After getting his nephew out of harm’s way, Renner ended up stuck under the snowplow himself, suffering terrible injuries. He broke more than 30 bones and lost around six quarts of blood. On top of that, lying on the freezing driveway for so long put him at serious risk of hypothermia. He stayed there for about 45 minutes before emergency crews arrived, with his nephew and a neighbor doing what they could to help until then.

One of the most striking parts of Renner’s story is his description of his near-death experience. According to US Magainze, He remembered a moment when his heart rate dropped to an extremely low 18 beats per minute, a condition doctors say is basically the same as being clinically dead. During this time, he passed out and felt like his sense of time and space completely changed.

Jeremy Renner opens up about accident in memoir

Renner described an intense feeling of energy, a peaceful and connected state where he was free from the limits of the physical world. Unlike many near-death stories, he didn’t see a bright light or dead relatives. Instead, he felt a powerful sense of pure energy and being connected to everything.

A key part of Renner’s story is his belief that some strong force pulled him back from death. He describes feeling like something was telling him not to let go, which he says is what brought him back to life. His survival is incredible, showing not just his own strength but also what might have been a mix of medical help and something beyond explanation.

Renner wrote, “After about 30 minutes on the ice, of breathing manually for so long, an effort akin to doing 10 or 20 push-ups per minute for half an hour … that’s when I died… I died, right there on the driveway to my house.”

Even though the accident was life-threatening and left him with severe injuries, Renner now sees it differently. In his book, he calls it a glory moment, not just because he nearly died but because it showed how much his family loved him and how strong he was in the face of something so terrible. He has talked openly about being thankful for his recovery and for surviving something that would have killed most people.

The memoir doesn’t just focus on the physical injuries but also the long, difficult recovery that followed. His many broken bones required serious medical treatment and months of rehab, showing just how much effort it took to heal. He also talks about the emotional side of recovery, something that isn’t often discussed in such depth.

Karoline Leavitt speaks to reporters outside the West Wing of the White House to discuss tariffs (2025)

Before becoming the youngest ever White House Press Secretary, Karoline Leavitt made sure to pack in a full life. Now that Leavitt is holding daily press briefings, going on the offensive for President Donald Trump and his second administration, it seems she’s pivoted her style to reflect such a major career change. Leavitt, a Gen Zer, has become known for wearing outfits that skew into a higher age bracket. Often covering up the entirety of her tiny frame, Leavitt seems to prefer a matching cardigan set over a sleek, sophisticated pantsuit. While it’s well within her right to dress however she wants, this new sense of style is a departure from the days where Leavitt loved to put her legs on display.

Before entering the White House, while she was helping Trump with his presidential campaign, Leavitt often opted to wear outfits that showed off just a bit more skin than her current American Girl Doll looks. It could be that now she’s a wife and mother, Leavitt feels the need to leave her beach bikini days behind her. Or maybe the chilly winter and spring climate of Washington, D.C. has seeped into her bones. Whatever the case may be, there are still plenty of moments before Leavitt underwent her transformation to become press secretary where she felt comfortable showing off her killer legs.

Karoline Leavitt worked hard for her vacation legs

Karoline Leavitt poses in skimpy workout gear in Nantucket, MA (2023)

Seen here in a July 16, 2023 Instagram post, Karoline Leavitt felt the need to show off the labor of some surely grueling workouts. With the quaint caption of, “Nantucket, you’re cute,” Leavitt seems to be wanting to be told that she, also, is cute. Smirking in her dark workout onesie, Leavitt looks ready for anything from the gym to the sea. The spandex of it all makes the fit hug her body nicely, and her pose really does show off her gorgeous gams. It’s safe to say that this is not one of Leavitt’s outfits that have missed the mark.

Leavitt’s stop in Nantucket, Massachusetts was just one of many luxurious vacations the pintsized powerhouse goes on. During the span of 2018 to when this photo was taken in 2023, Leavitt had been to Rome, the Swiss Alps, Amsterdam, England, Greece, and managed to vacation in gorgeous parts of the United States. It seems Leavitt was trying to pack in as much adventurous youth as she could before settling down with her much, much older husband. Luckily those adventures also included getting to show off her legs before seemingly putting them away for a while.

Karoline Leavitt showed off her beach legs

Karoline Leavitt in a bikini on a beach tossing a toddler in the air (2023)

Continuing to soak in the sun and sea in Salisbury, Massachusetts, in July 2023, Karoline Leavitt posted to Instagram that she was enjoying a “Beach day with my beach bum.” The corresponding photo shows Leavitt tossing a child in the air (most likely a nephew as Leavitt wouldn’t welcome her son for two more years). What is clear from this photo, though, is just how happy Leavitt is to be on the beach, as well as boasting incredibly tanned legs to match.

Sure, there are some flaws to this outfit — even a simple bikini at the beach can have downfalls. The floppy hat does feel a bit over the top, just because it’s recommended to wear sunscreen and protect your skin from the sun while at the beach doesn’t mean you have to wear something embarrassing. And the bikini choice of Leavitt is also just a bit bland, and the color brown feels off for her skin tone, especially when she’s this tan. Luckily the legs save the day, carrying the weight of some poor fashion choices (and being strong enough to help her toss a child in the air).

Karoline Leavitt kept her legs Tahoe blue

Karoline Leavitt poses in workout gear in front of Lake Tahoe (2023)

Before dressing in all pink to try and be White House Barbie, Karoline Leavitt tried out a blue phase. Posing for an Instagram post, Leavitt is seen in a sports bra and matching cobalt leggings. Standing in front of Lake Tahoe, Leavitt’s caption says, “If Heaven were a place on Earth… it would be here.” While these leggings appear to cover up more of Leavitt’s legs than some of the other outfits on this list, they still manage to show off her toned features in a casual way.

The laid back and low key hair she’s rocking here is a nice break from Leavitt’s nursing home-inspired White House looks. In fact, this whole outfit is a reminder that Leavitt used to at least want to act and appear her age. As someone in their late 20s, the style Leavitt is bringing to her position within President Donald Trump’s second administration is one full of frump and fillers (well, potential fillers, anyway). To see her living a life where getting a tan and strolling on the beach was a big priority comes as such a shock now. Hopefully she can find time to take a break from spewing questionable answers from the press podium to reconnect with this version of herself. 

Karoline Leavitt kept it short at Mar-A-Lago

Karoline Leavitt and Brian Glenn warm up an awaiting crowd in Mar-A-Lago (2024)

While serving as national press secretary for Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign, Karoline Leavitt hit the road to promote Trump any way she could. A photo published to her Instagram on March 5, 2024, shows a behind the scenes glimpse at what some of that job description entailed. Seen smiling in a bright pink blazer and plain black dress, Leavitt’s caption simply states, “Warming up the crowd for 47.” Sitting across from her is Brian Glenn, boyfriend of controversial republican Marjory Taylor Green. While it’s clear the intent of the photo is to show how Leavitt fulfilled her role while on the road, what takes center stage is actually how short her dress accidentally is here.

Crossing her legs at the ankle like a true demure professional, Leavitt does a great job of downplaying how much skin she’s showing. Whether on purpose or by accident, the simple little black dress Leavitt chose to wear for the event got even smaller when she took the seat across from Glenn. Strangely, this is one of her more coordinated outfits. It’s a classic look — a large blazer over a tiny dress is always an easy way to elevate what could be a boring outfit. What makes this piece so shocking is how far she’s moved away from this type of style, especially now that Leavitt is opting to wear frumpier dresses.

Karoline Leavitt prepped her legs for debate night

Karoline Leavitt poses inside ABC News studio (2024)

On September 10, 2024, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris verbally sparred in the only debate between the two presidential candidates. Even though Trump refused to return to share the stage with Harris after the event, Karoline Leavitt still took to Instagram to claim victory. Posting a snap of herself in front of a presidential debate-themed step and repeat, Leavitt wrote the caption, “Debate Night W,” indicating that she thought Trump had won the exchange. The outfit Leavitt chose to wear to celebrate taps into the nostalgia of the movie “Clueless,” which is full of matching patterned blazers and mini skirts.

This type of tailored blazer has a fun and effortless feel, as opposed to the stiff and boxy “Little House On The Prairie” sweaters Leavitt has been wearing more recently. The pattern is a fantastic refreshed classic, and her matching pink shirt makes the whole thing work. Plus, the short skirt allows Leavitt to show off her legs in a way that still fits with the vibes of the outfit. If anything, this is a great example of what a 20-something staffer in the White House could be wearing to remind everyone she’s still young and fun. Instead, Leavitt has continued to choose more covered-up and dowdy fashions as press secretary. Which is well within her right, but still a bit concerning that a mother who isn’t even 30 yet wants to dress like a grandma.

Tracy Anderson may not actually be the positive person she parades around as!

The renowned celebrity trainer, who has worked with the likes of Kim Kardashian, Gwyneth Paltrow, Madonna, and Jennifer Lopez, just to name a few, is in the hot seat after a former employee dropped some NASTY accusations about her.

In an interview with DailyMail.com published on Tuesday, a woman who used the alias Emily to protect her true identity, opened up about working with Tracy for nearly a decade beginning in 2015. And for the entire time, she claims the trainer subjected her to “bullying” and “emotional distress.” She told the outlet:

“Tracy made comments about my body that were unprofessional and very triggering for me as someone who has body image issues. I feel like the toxic work culture started from the top. She’s just a toxic, narcissistic, psychotic person. When she’s teaching a class she acts like she’s a star. She barks at people to do this, do that. It’s very diva.”

DAMN! Clearly she’s no longer a fan of the fitness guru!

Emily specifically recalled one time when the 50-year-old told her she “looked pregnant” in an Instagram video:

“One time, we filmed a few clips for social media and the social media woman posted it but then they took it off a few minutes after posting it. Tracy told me the next day, she was like, ‘Oh my God I had to have them take that video down of you because you looked pregnant.’ She’ll say things like that. She treats people like they’re scum and like they owe her everything.”

That’s f**ked up… But she’s not the only one Tracy would allegedly belittle. Emily further claimed Tracy would “talk crap about” other trainers to her AND mock her famous clients’ bodies! WTF! She explained:

“She would talk crap about the New York trainers in front of us. And most of us were so incredibly uncomfortable. I felt like I was in a movie, the way she was acting was so inappropriate and childish. I’ve been around her while she was talking smack about her own clients, talking about their bodies. It was just awful.”

This actually isn’t unheard of! Back in 2013, Tracy criticized Gwyneth for having a “long butt” after giving birth to her son. She didn’t think she was being cruel — she didn’t even try to hide that one! And 10 years later in 2023, several former employees spoke out against the difficult working conditions they were subjected to — which Emily expanded on.

Tracy’s workout plan centers around dance-based exercise in rooms heated to 95 degrees with 75 percent humidity. Though according to Emily, the temperature would often be cranked up even higher — and trainers were forced to do “multiple”classes in the “unsafe” environments:

“Sometimes the temperature [would get really high]. When I walked into that room I got a heat rash immediately and I started to feel really nauseous. There were a lot of moments like that. Letting the heat get that high is super, super dangerous. I said something to management several times. At times it would get very scary with the heat in there.”

Emily was eventually fired after clients allegedly told Tracy she was complaining about working for her — something she disputes. (Though she’s certainly badmouthing Tracy now!) The real reason she believes she was canned was due to her age:

“I’ve seen Tracy get rid of people when she thinks they’re ‘washed up and old.’ I just turned 34, in her world that’s old. I was trying to do less physical work and I wanted more opportunity in the company to do other work so I could still make money and support myself and not kill my body every day.”

That’s insane! Especially considering Tracy is 50!

A tribute to the late Kobe and Gigi Bryant was defaced with graffiti … with the mural becoming a canvas for an apparent beef between street artists.

The vandalism was spotted recently … with a piece depicting the Lakers legend in uniform and kissing his young daughter on the cheek being covered in white paint and a graffiti tag.

Remembering Kobe Bryant

In the top corner, where the original artist’s name “Sloe Motions” appeared, it looks like someone scribbled out the tag and wrote “Keep running your mouth, p***y.”

That warning was also crossed out … with another message popping up underneath — “Leave a name, p***y! Don’t B scared.”

Kobe and Gigi art is common in L.A. following their tragic Jan. 2020 deaths — there are hundreds throughout the area alone — and while the city is no stranger to graffiti, it’s widely understood Bryant murals should go untouched.

Kobe Bryant Murals

No word on who was behind the vandalism … but it’s safe to say the culprit(s) not only pissed off the original artist, but the basketball community as well.

A fundraiser was launched to help restore the mural to its original form.