Call it the not-so-Swede life. Married mom of one Courtney El Refai has one of the longest commutes in Sweden — 5,000 miles each way to California, where the US expat works as a part-time per diem NICU nurse. Sound exciting? Think again, the frequent flyer revealed. El Refai shares the highs and lows of dual … Read more
Wash — and learn. “The next time you’re using a tumble dryer, take a look at the lint catcher,” materials scientist Joshua Grolman told The Post. “All of this debris is what we breathe in on a daily basis.” Microplastics are ubiquitous, found in everything from toys and cosmetics to cleaning products and clothing. They’re … Read more
Here’s to better hearing! Hearing loss is a common problem that affects about 15% of US adults, or roughly 40 million Americans. It can vary from mild to severe and stem from several different causes. Presbycusis is the gradual decline in hearing that occurs with age. Natural changes in the inner ear, middle ear and … Read more
Turns out your daily commute can affect more than just your road rage — it could also influence how your brain ages. New research published today suggests that how you get from point A to point B can significantly impact your risk of dementia. “We have about 55 million people living with dementia, and that … Read more
She works hard for her money. Since return-to-office mandates have continued well into 2025 across corporate America, many employees are forced to take on long commutes to abide by their employer’s rules. However, one 30-year-old woman has her eye on the prize as she willingly commutes nine hours a day to and from work to … Read more
How much would you pay to shorten your NYC commute? Astoria resident Sam Ressler, 26, shelled out $1,200 to reclaim precious minutes, speeding up the daily trek to and from his SoHo office in a novel new way — with a pair of motorized Moonwalkers Aero shoes. Like a pair of rollerskates that require less effort — or … Read more
Work isn’t working for the cool kids. Owing to the high cost of living and the mental health pressures of the rat race, would-be workers in their 20s are forgoing jobs because they can neither afford daily transportation nor proper in-office attire, per a recent report. “Young people are finding themselves in a vicious cycle,” … Read more
This guy’s on the right track. NYC commuters know well the anxiety-ridden moment when a train is finally called at Penn Station, minutes before departure — when otherwise typically civilized commuters often stampede like elephants down to the platform. Longtime NJ Transit sufferer Joshua Crandall was fed up feeling the pent-up energy of his fellow … Read more
This is wheelie good news for bike commuters. Cyclists have a 47% lower risk of early death and a 10% lower risk of hospitalization for any reason than commuters who drive or take the train, new research out of Scotland has found. “This study strengthens the evidence that active commuting has population-level health benefits and … Read more
She’s the wind beneath his super-commuter wings. Holding down the fort, taming two toddlers and running a therapy practice all while your partner flies from Minneapolis and Manhattan for work each week is no easy lift. But mom Megan Bearce tackled the task with superhuman-like savvy as her hubby, Ian, took the nearly 1,200-mile hike … Read more
If you can make it here, you’ll make it anywhere — just consider extra time for travel. Commuting to, from and around the “city so nice that they named it twice” can be a pain. Rush hour traffic, random street closures and mass transit delays are all daily grind nuisances. But the harrowing hassle of … Read more
Here’s something coming without delays. New research warns that rapidly rising underground heat in subway stations is well on its way to becoming a “silent hazard” that will wreck transit systems and cause health issues for straphangers in the not-so-distant future. “Subsurface temperature rises can also cause transportation infrastructure and public health issues, such as … Read more
I’m an executive assistant, and started out working in the office, then went remote during the pandemic. I returned to the office full time when the company mandated it, but came down with a condition that now makes it very difficult for me to commute. My employer has made an accommodation until July, after which … Read more
Vain commuters beware: Standing too long could increase your risk for unsightly leg veins. Long-haul subway rides have been a part of nearly every New Yorker’s commute – until the pandemic struck and employees worked from the comfort of their home offices. While remote working had its benefits, many are now dealing with varicose and … Read more
Winter is here, and with it comes snow, ice, and that dreaded extra few minutes added to your morning routine, battling every driver’s mortal, cold weather enemy: a frosty windshield. Now, one clever commuter has gone viral with a lightning-quick hack that eliminates the need to scramble for your scraper on freezing cold days. In … Read more