Lifestyle

23 hours ago in Lifestyle

Spring allergies are back. Here’s how to check pollen levels and keep from sneezing

Allergy season can be miserable for tens of millions of Americans when trees, grass, and other pollens cause runny noses, itchy eyes, coughing and sneezing.

5 days ago in Lifestyle

Believers say microdosing psychedelics helps them. Scientists are trying to measure the claims

Microdosing is gaining popularity with a new breed of health seekers. These self-experimenters take a very small amount of psilocybin mushrooms or LSD to try to reduce anxiety, stress and depression. Some claim the practice gives them access to joy, creativity and connection they can't get otherwise.

5 days ago in Lifestyle

Taking a mental health leave from work is an option most people don’t know about

Despite a fear of repercussions, more adults are recognizing that stepping back from work to deal with emotional burdens or psychological conditions that get in the way of their lives is a necessary choice, one that a growing number of employers recognize.

6 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Do you eat a meal in 20 minutes or less? It might be time to slow down

Experts tend to focus on the kinds of foods you can eat to improve your health. But the speed at which you devour your dinner matters just as much.

1 week ago in Lifestyle, Trending

The great Easter basket question — to Peep or not Peep

Love them or hate them, those marshmallow Peeps that come in blindingly bright colors and an array of flavors are inescapable around the Easter holiday.

Features

4 days ago in Features, Religion

Thousands of pilgrims trek through New Mexico desert to historic adobe church for Good Friday

A unique Holy Week tradition is drawing thousands of Catholic pilgrims to a small adobe church in the hills of northern New Mexico, in a journey on foot through desert badlands to reach a spiritual wellspring.

6 days ago in Features

Tatooine-like planet outside the solar system may orbit two failed stars, scientists say

A new Tatooine-like planet outside the solar system may orbit two failed stars, scientists reported Wednesday.

6 days ago in Features

Sleep training is no longer just for babies. Some schools are teaching teens how to sleep

"It might sound odd to say that kids in high school have to learn the skills to sleep," says Mansfield Senior High School health teacher Tony Davis, who has incorporated a newly released sleep curriculum into a state-required high school health class. "But you'd be shocked how many just don't know how to sleep."

2 weeks ago in Features

Prada agrees to buy rival fashion house Versace in a deal valued at $1.4 billion

The Prada Group announced a deal Thursday to buy crosstown Milan fashion rival Versace from the U.S. luxury group Capri Holdings under terms that values one of the most recognizable names in Italian fashion at 1.25 billion euros ($1.4 billion).

2 weeks ago in Features, Religion

Passover begins soon. For many Jews, the celebrations will occur amid anxieties and divisions

Passover is a major Jewish holiday, celebrated over seven or eight days each year, commemorating the exodus of ancient Israelites from slavery in Egypt, as recounted in the Bible. It is considered the most widely observed of any Jewish holiday, symbolizing freedom and the birth of a Jewish nation.

Entertainment

7 hours ago in Entertainment

Winfrey’s new book club pick is Tina Knowles’ memoir, ‘Matriarch’

Oprah Winfrey 's latest book club pick is a memoir by an old friend and personal hero, Tina Knowles. Winfrey announced Tuesday that she had selected Knowles' "Matriarch," which was published this week.

23 hours ago in Entertainment

The Oscars mandate voters watch all nominated movies, set new rules for AI and refugee filmmakers

Oscar voters will no longer be able to skip watching some of the nominated films. The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences on Monday announced that members will from now on be required to watch all nominated films in each category to be eligible to vote in the final round of Oscar voting.

23 hours ago in Entertainment

‘Sinners’ surges past ‘Minecraft’ to lead box office

Brand names, not filmmakers or stars, are said to rule the box office these days. But Ryan Coogler's "Sinners," led by twin Michael B. Jordans, proved a bloody exception to modern movie rules, launching with $45.6 million in ticket sales in U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to studio estimates Sunday.

23 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Katy Perry gears up for sci-fi inspired world tour

In less than a year, Katy Perry has released an album, campaigned for Vice President Kamala Harris and, just this week, flown to space. As she heads to Mexico City to kick off a world tour on Wednesday, the pop superstar shows no intention of slowing down.

4 days ago in Entertainment

‘Star Wars’ fans wave lightsabers as an upcoming film gets announced in Japan

The Force was with many Japanese, as well as visitors from abroad, at a "Star Wars" event on Friday where Lucasfilm announced that the next installation in the franchise will hit theaters in May 2027 starring Ryan Gosling.

What's Happening

21st Annual Hot Choclate Run for Safe Passage 12/8

Join us for the 21st Annual Hot Chocolate Run! The Hot Chocolate Run is a community celebration and fundraiser for…

How to Help Hurricane Helene Victims-WHMP

The recent hurricanes have hit Asheville, North Carolina, and Buncombe County hard, leaving countless families in desperate need. Now’s the…

The Civil Liberties Minute

The Civil Liberties Minute

WHMP: how to stream on your phone or listen on your smart speaker

Stream us live at www.whmp.com or tell your smart speaker to stream WHMP. Got an HD radio? Tune it to…