Exclusive | Never send this ‘toxic’ emoji to a date — plus other expert texting etiquette tips to avoid getting ghosted

Exclusive | Never send this ‘toxic’ emoji to a date — plus other expert texting etiquette tips to avoid getting ghosted

In modern dating, some unspoken rules can contribute to the success — or premature demise — of an early-days courtship. Most of us know the classics — don’t bring up exes in conversation too early, be available (but not too available) when making plans, and when it’s time to pay on the first date, at … Read more

Even sleeping gives you wrinkles — here’s what works and what to avoid

Even sleeping gives you wrinkles — here’s what works and what to avoid

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Here’s something to ponder while you try to sleep tonight — is the way you’re catching Zzzs aging you? Short answer: yes. And if you’ve ever fallen down the rabbit … Read more

I built a $3K truck home to avoid paying rent — and I love being a nomad despite the bears

I built a K truck home to avoid paying rent — and I love being a nomad despite the bears

He’s literally on a roll.  Rather than chasing the American dream of settling down, securing a steady 9-to-5 and buying a mini mansion, Seth, a 22-year-old Tennessean, is exploring America from the $3,000 tiny home he’s hitched to the rear of his vintage pickup truck.  “I’m building a tiny home on the back of my truck … Read more

What biohacker Bryan Johnson does between 5 and 10 p.m. every night to avoid dying

What biohacker Bryan Johnson does between 5 and 10 p.m. every night to avoid dying

Call it the early bird special for cheating death. It’s no secret that biohacking mogul Bryan Johnson wants to live forever by following an ultra-strict fitness regimen alongside a 14-step morning routine for anti-aging. And Johnson has one particular trick from his extreme “Project Blueprint” longevity plan that he does every day to cheat death. … Read more

Can you catch an AI catfish? Study shows most people can’t — here’s how to avoid being fooled by fake faces

Can you catch an AI catfish? Study shows most people can’t — here’s how to avoid being fooled by fake faces

It’s a different kind of false confidence. Not only is AI getting harder to spot, but now we don’t even know that we’re wrong. Australian scientists found that people are becoming overconfident about their ability to tell real and digital faces apart, which can make us susceptible to misinformation and fraud. “People have been confident … Read more

Why dangerous, bone-breaking turbulence is on the rise — and how to sit on a plane to avoid getting hurt

Why dangerous, bone-breaking turbulence is on the rise — and how to sit on a plane to avoid getting hurt

Things that go bump in the flight. Soaring levels of turbulence have increasingly turned air travel into a real nightmare at 30,000 feet. Just last month, two people suffered broken ankles after a British Airways flight encountered severe turbulence en route to the UK. The most infamous recent incident occurred in May 2024 when a … Read more

Your post-workout fingernails are 10 times dirtier than a toilet seat — 5 mistakes to avoid

Your post-workout fingernails are 10 times dirtier than a toilet seat — 5 mistakes to avoid

Talk about getting down and dirty. The start of the new year means more people are heading to the gym and picking up weights — and increasing their risk of picking up and spreading germs. The results aren’t pretty. New research found pesky little bacteria lurking under fingernails long after the end of a workout. … Read more

Polyamorous couple married for 20 years reveal secret to successful marriage — and how they avoid jealousy

Polyamorous couple married for 20 years reveal secret to successful marriage — and how they avoid jealousy

Sometimes, all a relationship needs to stay strong is to break the rules. A Florida husband and wife celebrating 20 years of marriage say they did not save their relationship by playing it safe. Instead, they opened it up. Robyn and Christopher Alesich of St. Cloud, Florida, say they spent the first nine years of … Read more

Five simple exercises to avoid injury at any age

Five simple exercises to avoid injury at any age

“Most of us have grown up influenced by a society overly obsessed with looking healthy at the expense of being healthy,” writes Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, D.O., in “The Forever Strong™ Playbook: A Six-Week, Science-Based Plan to Sharpen Your Mind, Strengthen Your Body, and Get Healthy at Any Age” (Atria Books; Jan. 27). We chase quick … Read more

Avoid making this annoying mistake to get through airport security quickly: ‘Leads to more delays’

Avoid making this annoying mistake to get through airport security quickly: ‘Leads to more delays’

Don’t be this type of traveler. New year, new insufferable airport antic. This time, travelers are crying foul on an obnoxious habit that’s causing delays at security checkpoints — as if people need more of those. Dubbed “belt bumping,” this inconsiderate trend sees flyers neglecting to remove their used bins after getting their belongings scanned, … Read more

Celebrate too much New Year’s Eve — but still need to work on Jan. 1? Here’s how to avoid looking like death  

Celebrate too much New Year’s Eve — but still need to work on Jan. 1? Here’s how to avoid looking like death  

New Year’s Eve is the prime holiday to let loose, live it up, and let the libations flow — especially in New York City. But what happens the next morning, when the alarm sounds, and like many folks, you still have to work on the holiday — even with a gnarly hangover? While Myka Meier … Read more

Which cheeses to eat — and avoid — when considering heart health this holiday season: experts

Which cheeses to eat — and avoid — when considering heart health this holiday season: experts

Cheese has long been blamed for raising cholesterol — but cardiologists and dietitians say it’s not that simple, and holiday cheese boards don’t have to be completely off-limits. While some cheeses are higher in saturated fat and easier to overeat, they act differently from butter or processed meats in the body, according to experts. Large studies show … Read more

The surprising Trader Joe’s products superfans say they avoid ‘at all costs’

The surprising Trader Joe’s products superfans say they avoid ‘at all costs’

Trader Joe’s fanatics swear by the popular grocer, getting everything and anything they could need from their local store. However, even the most loyal of customers appear to be able to admit that Trader Joe’s misses the mark with at least a handful of their products. A popular discussion on social media centering on must-avoids … Read more

Americans plan to avoid New Year’s Eve parties like the plague — some would even rather endure this painful medical procedure instead

Americans plan to avoid New Year’s Eve parties like the plague — some would even rather endure this painful medical procedure instead

Forget champagne and confetti — this New Year’s Eve, Americans would rather Netflix and chill. According to a survey of 3,000 people by social app Sunny, just 24% want to ring in 2026 surrounded by friends and loved ones — or any people at all. A whopping 35% plan to stay home and stream the “Stranger … Read more

Avoid these three travel mistakes that ruin holiday trips — and can get you in trouble

Avoid these three travel mistakes that ruin holiday trips — and can get you in trouble

It’s not always winter storms or airline mishaps that disrupt holiday flights — sometimes, it’s the passengers themselves. With millions of Americans preparing to fly to see family or friends for the holidays, a former flight attendant is warning travelers not to commit common mistakes that can turn Christmas air travel into complete chaos — or make … Read more

Exclusive | Want a holiday glow-up? Here’s the latest date you should get fillers, chemical peels and more to avoid a scary facial nightmare

Exclusive | Want a holiday glow-up? Here’s the latest date you should get fillers, chemical peels and more to avoid a scary facial nightmare

Getting that home-for-the-holidays glow has never been easier. That said, it’s important to know what treatments to get — and when — to look one’s very best in time for that big seasonal get-together. “People don’t want to look overdone for the holidays — they want to look like a rested, refreshed version of themselves,” … Read more

Medical expert reveals best seat on a plane to avoid getting sick

Medical expert reveals best seat on a plane to avoid getting sick

Americans nationwide are getting ready to travel for the Christmas and holiday season, with many flying to see friends and loved ones. A record 3.1 million travelers were screened by the TSA on the Sunday of Thanksgiving weekend — and even more are expected over Christmas. But with crowded airports and packed planes, it’s easy for illness to … Read more

SantaCon 2025: How to avoid New York’s most notorious bar crawl

SantaCon 2025: How to avoid New York’s most notorious bar crawl

They’re painting Manhattan red. SantaCon 2025 officially touches down in NYC on December 13, meaning that the streets of Manhattan will soon be invaded by an army of Kris Kingle cosplayers jonesing for a drink. Running from 10 a.m. -8 p.m., this festive event is expected to see thousands of knockoff Saint Nicks and other … Read more

Beware ‘holiday heart syndrome’ this December — 5 steps to avoid it

Beware ‘holiday heart syndrome’ this December — 5 steps to avoid it

Be merry and bright, but beware of your heart having a fright. The holiday season means plenty of parties — and plenty of stress. Behind the cheer and chaos could lurk a dangerous heart issue waiting to strike. Known as “holiday heart syndrome,” this condition is less than holly and jolly. Stress and celebrations around … Read more

Avoid this ‘risky’ behavior during December 2025 full cold moon

Avoid this ‘risky’ behavior during December 2025 full cold moon

The last full moon of the year is here. On December 4, 2025, at 6:14 pm EST, the full cold moon rises at 13°03 Gemini. This supermoon is both the last of the year and the last before the winter solstice, AKA the longest night of the year and the initiator of stillness, quiet and contemplation. … Read more