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Ruth CleggHealth and wellbeing reporterBBCI have some in my cupboard. And I’m far from alone – creatine has become the supplement of choice for millions.Originally known for enhancing the performance of bodybuilders and athletes in the 1990s, this white powder is now entering the spice cupboards (well, that’s where I store mine) of women in their 40s.It’s arguably one of the world’s most researched supplements. Thousands of studies have been carried out over the past few decades evaluating its ability to increase muscle mass and overall strength.”Creatine has become so big, you feel that if you are not using it,…

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, The Hollywood Reporter may receive an affiliate commission. Summer may still be the most popular time of year to get married, but these days, wedding season extends across all four seasons, with people saying “I do” during the holidays, during the first blooms of Spring and every month in between. Similarly, engagements are taking place throughout the year, with the best time to pop the question seemingly just when you know it’s right. Take it from Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, who got engaged in…

The University of Central Florida celebrated a Saturday upset win over UNC by trolling head coach Bill Belichick.UCF reacted to the 34-9 victory with a graphic imitating a photo of Belichick and his girlfriend, Jordon Hudson. Hudson, who was spotted speaking to the UNC coach on the sideline before the game, first shared the viral photo of herself on a beach with Belichick in March.Belichick’s Tar Heels got off to a shaky start on both sides of the ball Saturday.The UNC run defense was unable to stop UCF on a game-opening touchdown run.North Carolina’s offense tried to respond, only to…

Top 5 Can’t Miss There’s no quicker way to feel like a local than by hitting the pub: Order a pint with the after-work crowds at one of London’s oldest spots, like Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese.Walk along the River Thames to see some of London’s most popular attractions, including Big Ben, the Palace of Westminster, and Tower Bridge.Head to the 18th-century department store Fortnum & Mason to sip Earl Grey and slather clotted cream on scones at afternoon tea.If you’re into shopping, there are several markets to check out—Borough Market is best for foodies, Portobello Road is great for antiques…

According to a 5 p.m. ET update from the National Hurricane Center, Gabrielle is forecast to miss Bermuda and the U.S. mainland, but both regions could see potentially life-threatening swells. National Hurricane Center/National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration hide caption toggle caption National Hurricane Center/National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Tropical Storm Gabrielle is expected to become a hurricane as soon as Saturday night. As of 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, Gabrielle was moving northwest in the Atlantic and had sustained winds of 65 mph and was about 580 mph southeast of Bermuda, the National Hurricane Center said. David Roth, a forecaster…

Cody Rhodes recently returned to WWE after a brief hiatus. (Credit: Rich Wade/WWE via Getty Images)WWE via Getty ImagesCody Rhodes faced one of his toughest challenges to date at WWE WrestlePalooza 2025 in the form of former WWE Champion Drew McIntyre.Eight days ago on SmackDown, “The American Nightmare” returned from a brief hiatus from WWE programming to lay down a challenge to McIntyre for WWE’s first-ever PLE on ESPN. McIntyre had just defeated Rhodes’ long-time friend and mentor Randy Orton in SmackDown’s main event, but didn’t have much time to celebrate.Rhodes’ triumphant return to SmackDown set the stage for a…

Meta has used back-to-school pictures of schoolgirls to advertise one of its social media platforms to a 37-year-old man, in a move parents described as “outrageous” and “upsetting”.The man noticed that posts encouraging him to “get Threads”, Mark Zuckerberg’s rival to Elon Musk’s X, were being dropped into his Instagram feed featuring embedded posts of uniformed girls as young as 13 with their faces visible and, in most cases, their names.The children’s images were used by Meta after their parents had posted them on Instagram to mark their return to school. The parents were unaware that Meta’s settings permitted it…

India‘s Malayalam-language cinema superstar Mohanlal has been named the recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, India’s highest film honor. The country’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting confirmed the selection, with the award to be presented at the 71st National Film Awards in New Delhi on Sept. 23. The award – instituted in 1969 in memory of Indian cinema pioneer Dadasaheb Phalke, director of “Raja Harischandra” (1913), India’s first full-length feature, who is considered the father of Indian cinema – is given for outstanding contribution to the growth and development of Indian cinema. Mohanlal, whose career spans nearly five decades, has…

Soccer commentator Ray Hudson on retiring from the microphone and what inspired his decades of trademark exclamations

Cats may have a reputation for independence, but emerging research suggests we share a unique connection with them — fueled by brain chemistry.The main chemical involved is oxytocin, often called the love hormone. It’s the same neurochemical that surges when a mother cradles her baby or when friends hug, fostering trust and affection. And now studies are showing oxytocin is important for cat-human bonding too.Oxytocin plays a central role in social bonding, trust and stress regulation in many animals, including humans. One 2005 experiment showed that oxytocin made human volunteers significantly more willing to trust others in financial games. You…