The Morning Mix with Matt Harris & Friends

Hair

This is the biggest news for bald men since the shaved-head look came into style:  TOUPEES are back in a big way.  “The New York Post” did a write-up on how “hyper-realistic” ones are the hottest new “FLEX.” https://nypost.com/2024/03/23/lifestyle/hyper-realistic-toupees-are-the-hottest-new-flex-with-some-spending-hair-raising-dough-to-look-their-best/ They’ve gotten a lot better since their heyday in the ’80s.  The good ones use real hair that’s stitched […]

Relationships

Do you think this is a real phenomenon, and has it ever happened to you?  The term “OFFICE GOGGLES” is trending after some blogger posted about it on TikTok.  It’s like “beer goggles,” but just at work and no booze required. It’s when you fall for someone at the office even though you’d never look […]

Style & Fashion

Imagine you’re on a first date with someone who’s smart, funny, good looking, and maybe “the one”.  Now imagine they’re wearing a full tracksuit.  Still interested? Someone polled 3,000 Americans from all walks of life, and asked if a poor fashion choice or two would make them say “no” to a second date. Only 13% […]

Relationships

There are people who can sleep . . . on their own terms . . . no matter what else is happening around them.  And if there’s a secret, those people are not sharing it with the rest of us. In a new poll, a whopping 82% of people in relationships say their partner’s sleeping […]

Lifestyle

Are you gearing up for a big spring clean?  If not, you might die alone.  (???)  A new survey for spring cleaning season looked at various chores and run-of-the-mill things we apparently find ATTRACTIVE now. Single people between 18 and 45 were polled.  Here are five unexpected activities you might want to add to your […]

Lifestyle

One in five people consider themselves to be “unlucky,” according to a new poll.  And it’s not for no reason. The average person will experience 543 unlucky events this year.  That’s just over 10 a week.  But one in 10 think Leap Years are luckier than normal years.  (???)  So maybe you’ll have a few less […]

Lifestyle

It’s National Walk Your Dog Day . . . so if you only do it once a year, today’s the day.  (???)  Seriously though, here’s why getting lazy and skipping those walks might be a bigger deal than you think. “The Washington Post” just did a big story about how skipping walks can “significantly affect your dog’s emotional and […]

Lifestyle

In the middle of winter, it can feel like all you do is WORK.  There’s the job that you get paid for . . . and the job, at home, that you DON’T. A new survey asked people to put a PRICE on all the chores they do . . . both around the house, […]

Lifestyle

 Still not quite sure what to do to celebrate Valentine’s Day?  If you’re in Idaho, you could see if there are any times still available at the local axe-throwing facility. Google Trends just released a list of the “uniquely popular” Valentine’s Day date activities in every state . . . and there’s a little bit […]

Health

An expert on longevity says five minutes a day might be all it takes to add years to your life.  Here are a few simple things that can improve your health and extend your life . . . 1.  Habit stacking.  Starting a new habit is hard.  But adding a new habit onto an existing one […]