They’re here, and they’re spectacular. Manhattan has officially decked its halls for the 2025 holiday season — and the real stars aren’t on a tree; they’re behind glass. Midtown’s world-famous collection of department stores is pulling out all the stops this year — from Herald Square to 57th Street, the city has been transformed into … Read more
Shiver me thinner! Forget frostbite, high energy bills and frozen pipes — there’s at least one upside to colder weather. When temperatures drop, we burn more calories to maintain our internal temperature, a process known as thermogenesis. Winter weather provides an unlikely opportunity — the ability to burn calories through shivering. luismolinero – stock.adobe.com Our … Read more
It’s basically the dream — you lay down in a magic pod for a half-hour and come out younger, lighter and a lot more relaxed. That’s the promise behind the Iyashi Dôme, a “Japanese sauna” that the makers say can reduce wrinkles, improve sleep, hydrate skin, promote muscle recovery and even help you lose weight. … Read more
Who needs a gym when you’ve got a bedroom? Getting hot and heavy between the sheets isn’t just good for your love life — it can double as a sweaty, calorie-torching workout that leaves you lighter on the scale. Enter NowPatient. The telehealth provider has launched a cheeky new “sexercise calculator” that reveals exactly how … Read more
A fitness trend that took TikTok by storm, racking up more than 14 million views, may have some science behind it. The 12-3-30 treadmill workout, popularized by influencer Lauren Giraldo, promises a fat-burning, low-impact fitness solution: Walk at a 12% incline, at a pace of three miles per hour, for 30 minutes. But how does … Read more
Buddy fees are taking a toll on Gen Zs and millennials. Having chums comes at a high cost for frugal 20-somethings, and their millennial counterparts, who can ill afford splurging on social outings, but would rather spend the dough than face loneliness and FOMO — the fear of missing out — according to new jaw-dropping … Read more
From actor to director. Kristen Stewart is making her directorial debut at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival on Friday with her new romance/drama “The Chronology of Water” — and has some honest thoughts about the viewing. While talking to The Hollywood Reporter on Thursday, the “Twilight” alum, 35, shared that she hopes the film premiere in France can “crash … Read more
On April 30th, Venus is moving out of the psychedelic storm drain of Pisces and into the hot pants and hellfire of Aries, where she shall reign until June 6th. Venus in Aries meaning Named for the goddess of love, Venus colors attraction and attachment, assets and aesthetics. wowinside – stock.adobe.com Venus is a personal … Read more
If you’re struggling to lose weight, you may need to switch gears. A Korean doctor has devised a four-week metabolic reset program that’s gone viral based on claims it causes rapid weight loss. The Switch-On Diet focuses on intermittent fasting, protein-heavy meals and gut optimization to promote fat burning while preserving muscle mass. “By the … Read more
On Saturday, March 29, 2025, we will experience a partial solar eclipse in the fire-forward, progress-at-all-costs sign of Aries. A solar eclipse happens when the moon passes between the sun and the Earth, casting a shadow on our planet that either totally or partially blocks the sun’s light. A solar eclipse can only transpire during … Read more
When it comes to burning calories, work smarter — not harder. Fitness Coach DH (@dhfitinc) says there are four easy adjustments you can make in your day in order to maintain a calorie deficit to lose weight, and none of them involve dragging yourself to the gym. Rucking can burn 30% to 45% more calories than … Read more
A new, better Ozempic? Scientists from the University of Copenhagen say they have developed a drug that decreases appetite while increasing calorie burning — without any signs of nausea. “While GLP-1-based therapies have revolutionized patient care for obesity and Type 2 diabetes, safely harnessing energy expenditure and controlling appetite without nausea remain two holy grails … Read more
This warning isn’t just smoke and mirrors. Experts are issuing an alert to social media users participating in “Stoptober” — a trend that sees people use the month of October to quit vaping by hurling their devices into water. While the act might render the vapes useless, it can also pose serious danger, potentially starting … Read more
Jay Leno isn’t one to complain. The former “Tonight Show” host has kept a positive outlook over the past couple of years as he’s faced several personal struggles. In 2022, Leno was working on one of his cars in his garage when an accident occurred, giving him third-degree burns on his face and sending him to … Read more
Stop more to lose more. Researchers have recently discovered that taking breaks during a walk about burns more calories than going directly from start to finish at an uninterrupted clip. In the study, published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B, researchers measured the oxygen and energy demands of participants who walked on a treadmill … Read more
If you’re trying to lose weight and want a new way to do it, stair-climbing as a regular exercise — or just adding a few flights a day — might be for you. It’s accessible, and research shows it’s more effective than walking on level ground. “Overall, it is a fact that stair-climbing gets you … Read more
One fitness expert has worked out the perfect exercises to include in your routine if you need to shed a few unwanted pounds. Personal trainer Sam Quinn, of Nuffield Health, told The Telegraph that adults must be in a 500-calorie deficit from their maintenance calorie consumption in order to lose weight. While the amount of … Read more
Men are getting more out of the bedroom than previously thought. In addition to the “orgasm gap,” they burn more calories during sex, too. Previous research has shown that men, on average, burn approximately 101 calories while getting frisky, while women typically only burn around 69. Whoever is doing more work in the bedroom will … Read more
This airline doesn’t want to be in any hot water. Korean Air will no longer provide economy class passengers with instant noodles on long flights to prevent burn incidents during turbulence — three months after rough air currents left an elderly passenger on another airline dead and dozens of others injured. Starting on Aug. 15, the … Read more
The health benefits of a daily walk are well-established. From aiding digestion to boosting mood, getting your steps in is undoubtedly a step in the right direction. A low-impact alternative to running or other high-intensity workouts, walking is effective, accessible and may help you live a longer, richer life. Recent research shows that walking 5,000 … Read more