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Marriage can make a difference in heart health

Britain’s Prince Harry tied the knot with Hollywood’s Meghan Markle in what some may consider a fairy tale wedding. Throughout their married lives, the royal couple will receive many perks like travel and tax dollars, but among them is one perk that they share with all of us commoners. Research has shown that being married reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease. According to a study published in December in the Journal of the American Heart Association, marriage has an actual positive impact on the heart. It’s the first study of its kind to show an association between marital status and heart-disease related deaths. “I was somewhat surprised by the magnitude of the influence of being married,” said Dr. Arshed A. Quyyumi, co-director of the emory Clinical Cardiovascular Research Institute at Emory University in Atlanta and the study’s lead researcher. There are various reasons why marriage make a difference in heart health. “Other than…

The 8 most romantic food scenes from movies

Whether you’re happily married, spending time with a special someone, or actively avoiding the dating pool, we can all appreciate a perfect cinematic moment that restores your faith in love — and bonus points for including food, because, well, we might just love food more than people. Is there anyone that wasn’t rooting for Colin Firth in Bridget Jones’ Diary or wouldn’t splurge on a $5 milkshake after Pulp Fiction? From saucy to sexy, check out these flicks for a big old dose of the feels with food. Lady and the Tramp The 1955 classic has taught a lot of kids this super slick spaghetti move. https://youtu.be/1nWNXO3CZkU Pretty Woman Love is greater than table manners for Richard Gere. https://youtu.be/Tm80K0JuQds Annie Hall They could have gotten steaks, but it wouldn’t have been nearly as hilarious or lovable. https://youtu.be/iLBL-XeNrRI Pulp Fiction Sharing straws is a sure sign of love. https://youtu.be/zoJAc_aSM7E Like Water for chocolate It’s THAT good.…

Th best food scenes from holiday movies

The holidays are all about eating and spending time with family, so of course popular movies are packed with drool-worthy food shots — eating is our preferred holiday pastime after all. Here are a few of the most memorable, hilarious, or just plain weird food scenes from your favorite seasonal family flicks. A Christmas Story (1983) After an eventful holiday season, Ralphie and his family finally sit down to eat a delicious Chinese Christmas meal of roast duck at the only restaurant open on Dec. 25. https://youtu.be/xTq20prt0K8 National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989) Ah yes. The family feast. Electrocuted kitties and combustible Christmas trees, are only background entertainment as the first family of Christmas comedy dives into this desert-dry turkey and Auth Bethany’s moldy Jell-O salad. https://youtu.be/8ihEZMMOYmQ Home Alone 1 (1990) “Guys! I’m eating junk and watching rubbish!” You might say, Kevin had his “Netflix and chill” game before Netflix was even a thing. https://youtu.be/PMu5lQkcs0w Elf (2003) Yup. Will…

Brad Pitt to open new restaurant, resort in Croatia

Soon, Brad Pitt will be able to add the title “hotelier” to his resume. The actor, activist, producer and father of six is the latest celebrity to step into the world of hospitality. People magazine reported Pitt’s plans to open a new luxury resort in Croatia. The massive development will break ground in at the small coastal town of Zablace and will also include a hotel, villa, shops, a golf course, and several restaurants, the Telegraph reports. The project is estimated to cost more than $1.5 billion and will be “a modern ecologically-responsible planned community.” The 52-year-old actor recently stayed overnight in Sibenik’s new Dogusevon Hotel, toured the town and embarked on a walking tour with a team of 10 people around the proposed site of his new investment. Among them was Nikola Basic, creator of the celebrated Sea Organ, a giant culture that creates music as water is passed through its…

Disney’s Glowing Lavender Lemonade Looks Sweet for Summer

To commemorate Disney California Adventure’s new Guardians of the Galaxy ride, the park created a special menu for the Summer of Heroes celebration. The large $9 sourdough Baby Groot-shaped bread was the first epic item to take off. The character-inspired bread is baked fresh at Disney California Adventure’s Boudin Bakery, and using black olives for eyes and jalapeño cheddar for hair, looks just like the lovable on-screen character. But it’s the glowing Infinity-Ade drink that is popping up all over Instagram now. At $8, the lavender lemonade comes with a glow cube that you can save all use at home all summer. Reportedly, you can choose your own “stone” color. One fan wrote of the new non-alcoholic drink, “[It] is a lavender lemonade with a sugar/ lavender rim. You can choose your “infinity stone” aka the color setting of the glow cube,” and gave it a high recommendation. Another reviewer…

Celebrities taking a bite out of the food world

It was announced last week that Walburgers, the burger restaurant chain co-founded by the famous Wahlberg brothers Mark and Donnie, will expand their restaurant empire once again — this time they have their meat hooks in Pittsburgh, with reportedly two locations opening up in the next year. The Boston-born brothers opened their first restaurant in their home city in 2011, but the chain has expanded to include locations in Massachusetts, New York, South Carolina, Michigan, Nevada, Florida and Canada. But they’re not the only famous faces lending their celebrity status and financial firepower to please our stomachs. Here are 20 celebrities you didn’t know were in the restaurant biz. 1. Channing Tatum, Saints and Sinners (pictured) The New Orleans restaurant is decked out in contemporary bordello décor, a tribute to the Big Easy’s nightlife. Cocktails, specialty drinks and dirty martinis are in store for the bustling crowds. 2. Robert DeNiro, Nobu DeNiro opened Nobu…