Motherhood is a tough job — and now some moms are getting help from an unlikely source. Thousands of mothers are taking microdoses of psychedelic or “magic” mushrooms — officially called psilocybin — to ease their stress and anxiety, according to some reports. On an Instagram account called “Moms On Mushrooms,” which has over 30,000 … Read more
As Johnny Gill sang in tribute to Babyface, “My, My, My.” That was the feeling in the house at the Apollo on Tuesday night when both Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds and Usher Raymond IV — but really, only one name is necessary for each — were honored at the iconic Harlem institution as it celebrated its … Read more
When a 9-year-old Leslie Uggams made her debut at Harlem’s historic Apollo Theater in 1952, she instantly won over the notoriously tough crowd as the “extra added attraction” on a bill with jazz great Louis Armstrong as headliner. “It was terrific … They loved me,” Uggams, now 81, told The Post about her 20-minute act, … Read more
The Transportation Security Administration has weighed in on the airport wrap battle. Swaddling suitcases in plastic is a common practice among international travelers looking to prevent damage and theft, as well as unwanted items from getting snuck into their luggage. However, experts with the TSA claim that this measure might not provide the added security … Read more
Stressed-out moms are getting new orders from the love doctor. A new study revealed that sex can help mothers of young children stave off the damaging effects of stress, particularly metabolic disorders. In moms of kids with autism spectrum disorder, the findings showed that those who regularly engaged in sexual activity showed higher levels of … Read more
The first time Marcelle Hutchins sat down to meditate, she put on a guided session, relaxed her shoulders and tried to close her eyes. She lasted two minutes. “I had a deadline, and I thought, ’I don’t know if I can sit still this long,’” said Hutchins, who was working as a radio journalist. At … Read more
The hottest trend in the bedroom? Celibacy. On Monday, Bumble vowed to remove its anti-celibacy adverts after backlash from those in favor of voluntary celibacy — and even Julia Fox revealed she has spent more than two years abstaining from sex and has “never been better.” The 34-year-old actress and author of the best-selling memoir “Down … Read more
Brrrrring on the hypothermia? Cold plunges are all the rage — Scheana Shay, 39, was spotted slipping into a backyard tub on the latest season of “Vanderpump Rules” and Courteney Cox, 59, recently revealed her love of frigid baths — but there are some health risks you should know about before taking the plunge. “Assuming … Read more
Patrick Mahomes is comfortable with his cushion. A shirtless photo of the star quarterback sporting a “dad bod” went viral in late January after his Chiefs defeated the Ravens in the AFC championship game, and Mahomes had some fun with his body type in an interview with TIME. “I definitely have the dad bod a … Read more
A growing number of companies are exploring the possibility of offering psychedelic drug therapy for their employees as a cost-saving and effective means of mental health treatment, according to a report. Recent research has shown that well-known party-drugs like MDMA [ecstasy], psilocybin [“magic” mushrooms] and ketamine — which has been legalized for medicinal use — … Read more
Pizza could be heart-healthier than you think. Everyone loves cheese, but many tend to cut it out of their diets due to high levels of saturated fat and sodium. “Some foods, such as those high in saturated fat and sodium, can increase someone’s risk of cardiovascular disease,” Dr. Cheng-Han Chen, a board-certified interventional cardiologist and … Read more
This is sure to get people talking. Scottish singer Lulu says she says practices “speech fasting” — staying completely silent until midday. The 75-year-old crooner told The Guardian that she partakes in the practice in a bid to preserve her vocal cords. “It helps take care of my instrument,” she stated in an interview published … Read more
An Aussie radio host has called out hookup culture in Australia, claiming it is only benefiting men. Hannah Ferguson, who co-hosts Triple J’s The Hook-Up, got stuck into the subject alongside Dee Salmin after she was given 60 seconds to rant on the topic. “I think hookup culture is a way we’ve reframed casual sex and … Read more
Nice work, if you can get it. Employees at one of Manhattan’s hottest new takeout spots have it pretty good — they’re pulling down $25 an hour to start, plus they get sick leave, paid vacations and soon, stock options. But if you stop by Kernel, a vegan restaurant now open on Park Ave. So. and … Read more
He’s got flight privilege. The friendly skies are a tad bit friendlier to this New Jersey grocer who became the envy of airplane passengers everywhere after revealing that he’s a United Airlines “nepo baby,” enjoying free flights, first class upgrades and other incredible perks. “I’m very grateful for it,” Joshua Crawford, 23, told Kennedy News … Read more
Tired of working out? There may soon be a pill for that. A new “exercise pill” could potentially replace some — not all — of the benefits of working out, according to a new study. Scientists from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis spent 10 years creating new compounds that seem to … Read more
Some may recall job sharing from the 1970s. Back then, the concept was used mostly as a way for women to get back into the workplace after having kids, by allowing two people to share one job. James Neave, MBA, head of data science at Adzuna, in London, believes there’s a renaissance in job sharing, … Read more
St. Patrick’s Day holiday menus often include the traditional corned beef and cabbage meal. Despite the calories and fat content, some nutritional experts say there may be certain health benefits to this savory dish. “With any special meal and holiday such as St. Patrick’s Day, we should not deny ourselves these delicious meals,” Karina Chiddo, a … Read more
Tesla’s Autopilot and Full Self Driving technology and nine other assisted-driving systems marketed by major automakers received “poor” ratings from the US Insurance Institute for Highway Safety in a new study released on Tuesday. The IIHS, a safety research arm of the insurance industry, also said there is no evidence that Autopilot or other assisted-driving systems … Read more
Boy-crazy Gen Z singles are getting clean. The rules of dating are different now that TikTok has become the platform du jour for young adults to swap hookup horror stories as they struggle to make sense of their “situationships.” In a male-biased backlash, some singles have declared themselves “boy sober” and kicking their are toxic … Read more