Traveling with kids is downright stressful for parents, but young ones who experience flight anxiety can add another layer of dread for mom and dad — not to mention other passengers. Travel anxiety and fear of flying are very common in children, Dr. Katie Hurley, vice president of community initiatives at The Jed Foundation (JED), … Read more
Two-thirds of Americans who’ve shared their mental health struggles said the person they turned to wasn’t able to help them cope. When life gets overwhelming, nearly half of Americans do what comes naturally: they turn to friends and family for support, a poll of 2,000 adults found. However, 32 percent didn’t get the outcome they … Read more
Rebecca Black is baring it all. The “Friday” singer revealed how she was able to cope with the demanding schedule of touring with Katy Perry all summer in a new interview at the MTV VMAs 2025 this past weekend. “I have said it once, and I’ll say it again,” Black, 28, told People before heading … Read more
In dorm rooms across America, college students used to go at it like rabbits. Now, they house the cutesy animals instead. As Gen Z forgoes sex, drugs, and alcohol, youngsters are instead spending their time on campus tending to emotional support pets. Students are housing dogs, cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs in their dorm rooms … Read more
Adelynn Campbell’s last plane trip ended with a panic attack that she got through largely with the help of a kind flight attendant. That was last year — before 67 people died in January when an American Airlines jet collided with a helicopter over Washington, D.C., in the deadliest U.S. air disaster in almost a quarter century. … Read more
Somebody pour them a stiff drink. New York restaurant and bar owners are bracing for the impact of announced tariffs that could shake and stir the hospitality industry — if they even go into effect. President Donald Trump’s recent threat of 200% tariffs on all wine, Champagne and spirits from the European Union has sommeliers, … Read more
Talk about the witching hour. Losing teeth, falling from heights, being chased — oh my! Those are just some of the most common nightmares that plague sleepers, who may be confused as to why the ghastly dreams occur. An Amerisleep survey of 2,000 people conducted last year found that falling is the most common nightmare reported … Read more
Gen Z gets a lot of flak for being snowflakes — and they are. Many of them can’t cope with life. Any speech or idea they don’t like is offensive, criticism is insulting — and they can’t hold down a job. It’s not entirely their fault, though. A large part of it is the way … Read more
For children who are hospitalized, the experience can feel especially scary, filled with unknowns in an unfamiliar place. Thankfully, children’s hospitals have teams dedicated to making the experience the best it can be for the child and their family. Experienced teams at Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital at NYU Langone are committed to personalizing the healthcare experience … Read more
Cara Delevingne is thankful she was sober after her $7 million mansion burnt down in March. “It sucks but everyone was safe and, like anything, if I’d not been sober I would still be reeling over that,” the 31-year-old actress told The Times in an interview published Sunday. “It would still affect me really deeply,” … Read more
Every new mom has the right to get some rest after birthing a whole new human, but one mom’s question around whether she should help more at home has gone viral. The 26-year old new mom, who already has a primary school age son, took to a popular forum to ask for advice after her husband said he needed more help … Read more
It’s just not clicking for them. For millennials and older, the “You Got Mail” notification rarely incited stress. In fact, most folks over thirty can still remember feeling a flush of excitement upon receiving an email — be it from work, family, friends or even advertisers — during its early stages in the early aughts. But to … Read more
When his creative, funny, independent mother, Kathy, began to exhibit signs of dementia, the writer Max Lugavere moved cross-country and picked up a camera to start documenting his journey to figure out how to help her. The result is “Little Empty Boxes,” a new documentary that’s strongest when it chronicles their relationship. Kathy’s memories of … Read more
The feelings you may be experiencing when you come home with your new baby are likely to be a mix of two emotions: excitement, and, possibly, panic. During these precious few weeks, anxiety is common, as is the challenge of managing friends and family, all of whom may be pushing to visit the baby and … Read more
He’s cashing in his chips. A retired man who built the world’s largest-ever collection of empty potato chip wrappers says he’s finally reached the proverbial bottom of the bag — after pulling in an astonishing 24,000. Gary Key, of East Yorkshire, England, first embarked upon the thoroughly unusual pastime back in 2012 as a diversion after … Read more
It’s very common in today’s American workplace for employees to feel overwhelmed at work — which can lead to reduced productivity, decreased job satisfaction and both mental and physical reactions. There are signs to be aware of that could signify that you’re headed for troubled waters. FOX Business spoke to three career experts about how to manage … Read more
A woman asked others to weigh in on a personal drama after she threatened to leave “her sister’s dog at a shelter” because it quickly became too much for her to handle, she shared on social media. In less than 24 hours, more than 1,100 comments and reactions came in on her post. “My sister asked … Read more
Alan Stein, a high-performing employee at Google, was recognized as a “Great Manager” in 2016, a title given to only 25 employees each year. Less than six months later, he was fired. The catalyst? Stein’s momentary lapse in judgment during a conversation with a co-worker. Stein recalls saying something like, “I don’t have the f - - king … Read more
Your body changes in myriad ways while you’re pregnant. The biggest issues are stretch marks, brown spots and varicose veins, which can be frustrating because there’s no way to fully prevent them, said Melissa Kanchanapoomi Levin, MD, founder of Entière Dermatology. Here’s what two New York dermatologists advise. Stretch marks What these are: Also known … Read more
Introvert: In years gone by, the word seemed like a curse. It described a shy, socially awkward worker, cowering in a corner, hoping to be invisible. When an introvert was identified, they were encouraged to be more outgoing and extroverted. For an introvert, it was soul-crushing. Jackson Heights resident Skylar Liberty Rose, 49, knows this … Read more