New year — same old you? From unrealistic weight-loss goals to quests for the ideal soulmate, New Yorkers are charging into 2026 with all kinds of resolutions and big plans, promising ourselves that this will be our year. Bad news: it probably won’t be. Most of us will give up efforts to change within weeks, … Read more
A pediatrician who has lived every parent’s worst fear has an important message for caregivers of kids everywhere. Dr. Michael Milobsky didn’t panic when his daughter started to choke on a piece of pizza crust — he went straight to the training that he believes everyone should know. “There is one main skill and piece … Read more
It’s a big hassle — with a slim number of solutions. Hopping a plane while plump isn’t easy, according to plus-size travel influencer Kirsty Leanne — citing narrow aisles, tightly-packed rows and cramped accommodations, which make it hard for her to sit back and enjoy the ride. But paying for extra personal space, a quick fix that frequent flyers of … Read more
New year, same old New Yorkers. Only 70% of Empire Staters planned on even attempting a New Year’s resolutions this year, according to a December survey — which also found nearly 80% of the state’s jaded residents don’t believe they could see a resolution through. Out of all the state’s hopefuls, 48% resolved to work … Read more
Charles Barkley has no concerns about getting an earful from his bosses for publicly airing grievances as he stews over TNT’s handling of its NBA rights negotiations. With TNT’s parent company Warner Bros. Discovery reportedly on the brink of losing its NBA rights, the 61-year-old Hall of Famer has gone on the offensive in multiple … Read more
Dieters who count calories for weight loss may want to rethink their strategy. There’s little proof that calorie counting helps shed pounds, according to a top epidemiologist and dietician in the UK, who says people should focus on the quality of their food instead. “[Calorie counting] is complete nonsense,” said Tim Spector, professor at King’s … Read more