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TikTok has a new fix for stress: ‘cortisol cocktail’; what experts say about the viral drink
September 01, 2026 6:26 pm
Cortisol is a stress hormone that, when elevated long-term, is linked to weight gain, fatigue and mood issues.
Botsitting trend: The hidden AI workload that's taking up employees' time
August 13, 2026 5:45 pm
AI may save employees time, but much of that is spent reviewing and correcting AI-generated work -- a trend known as 'botsitting'. An expert explains what it means for productivity, accountability and workplace well-being.
All about conscious quitting, the workplace trend redefining career decisions
July 02, 2026 6:00 pm
Conscious quitting is an emerging workplace trend where employees leave organisations because their personal values no longer align with company culture or leadership.
'Goblintimacy' dating trend: Why more people are choosing authenticity over perfection
June 26, 2026 9:37 am
It may help reduce dating fatigue, improve compatibility, and foster more genuine connections.
Burned Haystack: Expert decodes viral dating trend
June 13, 2026 6:15 pm
Tired of ghosting, situationships, and mixed signals? The viral burned haystack dating trend encourages people to quickly filter out incompatible matches.
‘Puffer-fishing’ in dating: Why some people pull away when relationships get serious
June 08, 2026 6:20 pm
'Puffer-fishing' describes a dating pattern where someone appears emotionally invested at first but withdraws when emotional intimacy deepens.
Nonnamaxxing: Why Gen Z is obsessed with living like an Italian grandma
May 23, 2026 5:13 pm
Find out why TikTok is obsessed with becoming an Italian grandmother.
The selfish reason someone you are dating is keeping you close without loving you
May 21, 2026 6:08 pm
Understand how 'seagulling' creates emotional dependency and learn to recognise these damaging modern dating patterns.
Kids teach Pope Leo XIV viral ‘6-7’ trend at Vatican: ‘I don't know what does it mean’
May 19, 2026 12:32 pm
In a video now circulating widely online, a group of youngsters greeted the pontiff by saying “Six seven” while performing the now-familiar hand gesture.
The death of overthinking: How the ‘retardmaxxing’ trend is going viral
April 22, 2026 5:47 pm
A new viral term, ‘retardmaxxing,’ encourages people to stop overthinking and start doing.
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From co-ord sets to sheer pieces: Check out what's in store for 2025's summer style forecast
April 19, 2025 1:56 pm
Stay ahead of the style curve with the hottest summer fashion trends of 2025— take a look at the must-have looks, fabrics, and silhouettes that are dominating the season
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