Your parents’ health may hang in the balance. Falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries for adults over 65, with about 14 million falling each year. For those caring for aging parents and worried about their risk of falling, knowing what signs to look for can make all the difference — and … Read more
Seniors, listen up. A new study suggests that how well you perform on a simple balance test could offer clues about how well you’re aging — and even your chances of making it through the next seven years. Researchers found that older adults who performed best on the free, at-home assessment were about half as … Read more
Work-life balance and demanding high-stakes jobs rarely coexist and the majority of the workforce across the globe is striving for both at the moment. A California-based cardiothoracic surgeon‘s new perspective suggests that we may be looking at the entire situation through distorted glasses. San Diego’s award-winning, board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Alexandra Kharazi says the entire … Read more
Got a little time to kill? Here’s how to put it to good use. A team of Japanese researchers has designed a daily workout routine that studies suggest can improve posture, flexibility, balance and agility — and it only takes 10 minutes. Best of all, you don’t have to wobble on a foam roller or … Read more
With 40% of adults resolving to drink less alcohol in 2026, according to a recent survey, some may be struggling to find a healthy balance. Health experts agree that each person’s relationship with alcohol is unique, based on history, tolerance and lifestyle. Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel, a Pennsylvania-based oncologist and author of the new book “Eat Your Ice … Read more
It’s the end of an era. December is the last month for MetroCards before New York City’s public transit system is taken over by OMNY. With the big change quickly approaching, it’s time for New Yorkers to transfer their MetroCard balance to OMNY while they still can. The Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) has switched out … Read more
The autumnal equinox arrives on Monday, September 22, 2025, at 2:19 P.M. EDT, bringing with it the end of summer, the beginning of fall and the onset of Libra season. Astronomically, an equinox occurs when the sun crosses the equator. The term combines the Latin word aequi, meaning “equal,” with nox, meaning “night,” as on this day of … Read more
Fox Sports personalities Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson lifted the lid on their close bond with the NFL’s biggest stars following their offseason vacation with Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and his girlfriend, Taylor Swift. During a fan Q&A on the latest installment of their “Calm Down” podcast, Andrews and Thompson didn’t hold back when … Read more
Strike a pose and… try not to eat pavement? TikTok is teetering on the edge thanks to the “Nicki Minaj Challenge,” a viral trend that’s got users strapping on stilettos and trying to defy gravity. Some pull it off. Others end up with ice packs and bruised egos. TikTokers are doing the “Nicki Minaj challenge,” … Read more
A millennial CEO called out Gen Z’s work ethic — and got flamed for it. Lindsey Carter, founder of activewear company Set Active, said she wasn’t prepared for the backlash she faced after critiquing Gen Z’s take on work-life balance in a now-deleted TikTok video. “Now all I see are people sprinting out of their … Read more
It’s critical that seniors be strong on their feet, as falls are the leading cause of injury in older adults. In the US alone, almost a third of people over the age of 65 fall each year, resulting in injuries and occasionally death. Falls in the elderly cost $30 billion yearly to treat and can … Read more
In 1995, when she was 27, Dana Perino met a handsome British man named Peter on a plane flying from Denver to Chicago. The two talked for two hours straight, and, by the end of the flight, Perino was in love. In the months that followed, they exchanged romantic letters and hopped between England and … Read more
Step aside squats — it’s time to lunge your way to greatness. Austin Head, a trainer at Life Time fitness club in New York, said the lower body exercise is a simple yet powerful way to boost your overall health — and he’s got the credentials to prove it. The 30-year-old fitness pro holds the … Read more
US astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams — who have been stranded at the International Space Station for nine months for what was supposed to be a 10-day trip — are finally earthbound. You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to realize that spending the better part of a year in outer space might have an … Read more
Cue the collective groan, missed flights, and accidental sexts to the family group chat — Mercury retrograde is upon us. Astrology devotees believe that Mercury, the smallest planet in our solar system, governs communication, technology and travel. When the planet retrogrades, as it does three to four times per year, those realms are disrupted. And the first Mercury … Read more
You’re only as old as your ability to put shoes on. An “old man test” — which challenges people to ready their feet to go outside with three simple steps — has gone viral on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube and can tell you quite a bit about your strength, stability and general coordination. But can … Read more
This is berry good news for Ozempic users. Smoothie King this week became the first quick-service chain to introduce a special menu for people who use GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic. The five new smoothies contain 20 grams of protein or more — and no added sugar — which the Dallas-based company says will help customers … Read more
We’re letting perfect be the enemy of the good. First, Americans worked too much. Then, we began craving work-life balance. Now, one expert says, we’re trying to hard to have it all, we’re nearly as stressed as we were to begin with. Jeff Karp is a professor in the field of biomedical engineering at Harvard … Read more
Olivia “Livvy” Dunne is already gearing up for the upcoming gymnastics season. The LSU star gymnast and social media sensation, who recently announced her decision to return for her fifth and final year of eligibility with the Tigers, shared a video on her Instagram story on Thursday showing off her balance beam skills, doing a … Read more
The NBA appears ready to move on from TNT for a reunion with NBC. The league is formalizing contracts this week with Disney (which owns ESPN), NBC and Amazon for new rights deals that would begin with the 2025-26 season, Sports Business Journal reported Wednesday. NBC is closing in on taking over TNT’s “B” package … Read more