A new study reports that "safe" alcohol consumption is a myth. Researchers from the University of Oxford found that all drinking reduces the volume of gray matter in the brain, regions that process information and help control movement, memory and emotions.According to the study, which has yet to be peer-reviewed, alcohol caused greater damage to the brain than other controllable risk factors (such as smoking cigarettes). The researchers also found that there is no safe limit when it comes to al...

Shortly after reaching a partnership agreement, Nike and the USPS have announced the official release date for their collaborative Air Force 1 Experimental.The team-up has been months in the making -- when Nike unveiled preliminary images of an AF1 decorated with USPS branding, the Postal Service said it would "take whatever actions it deems necessary to protect its valuable IP rights." In addition, customers pointed out that Nike's decision to release a shoe unauthorized by the USPS -- which re...

Japanese streetwear label A Bathing Ape's signature sneaker, the BAPE STA, is set to release in six new colorways as part of its new "Color Camo BAPE STA" collection, adding to its roster of renowned streetwear apparel and sneakers.The new iterations are emblematic of BAPE's iconic camo motif and bold hues, keeping with the brand's recognizable aesthetic. The upper, heel and logo are dressed in a glossy patent leather that leaves the silhouette with a glass-like finish. The sneaker also sees the...

When the pandemic hit the U.S. in March, Maria Tash thought ear piercing was done for. The elastic loops on face masks seemed like they would deter people from getting their lobes and cartilage pierced but, luckily, that was not the case.The fine jewelry designer and founder of Maria Tash, her eponymous New York-based piercing salon and jewelry brand, reports that business is seeing pent-up demand now that more people are vaccinated and feel comfortable venturing back into salons. "Now that our ...