4 morning habits to ditch for a happier day — and 5 to do instead

4 morning habits to ditch for a happier day — and 5 to do instead

Not a morning person? Here’s how to change that. The secret to consistently happy mornings isn’t hard — it just takes a little practice and discipline, said Dr. Michele Leno, a licensed psychologist and the founder of DML Psychological Services in Michigan. Below are four habits to ditch in the mornings — and five you should … Read more

Ditch the sugar and try low-calorie sweeteners to ‘improve weight loss,’ experts say

Ditch the sugar and try low-calorie sweeteners to ‘improve weight loss,’ experts say

Substituting sugar for low-calorie sweeteners like aspartame, sucralose and stevia derived substances can improve weight loss, help weight management and improve your mood, according to a new study out of Denmark. “Our findings support the use of sweeteners and sweetness enhancers (S&SEs) found in many foods and beverages worldwide as alternatives to sugar-sweetened products to … Read more

Gen Z more likely to ditch work for a ‘mental health’ day — here’s why that concerns job experts

Gen Z more likely to ditch work for a ‘mental health’ day — here’s why that concerns job experts

Talk about ill-gotten gains.  As sick as it might sound, mental health issues among young people are at an all-time high.  Due to the rise of Gen Zers with “common mental disorders” (CMD), such as anxiety and depression — spurred by everyday issues like breakups, meeting deadlines and the pressures of social media — employees in their … Read more

Women are loving men who embrace ‘babygirl’ vibe — and ditch toxic masculinity

Women are loving men who embrace ‘babygirl’ vibe — and ditch toxic masculinity

Being “so babygirl” is the hottest compliment — for men. A 26-year-old, 6-foot-5 man isn’t what comes to mind for most Americans when they think of a baby girl, but it is for Gen Z. Jacob Elordi, 26, was deemed “so babygirl” during his promotion as host of “Saturday Night Live” in January when musical … Read more

Millennials, ditch your wallets: Gen Z says you’re old if you still carry one

Millennials, ditch your wallets: Gen Z says you’re old if you still carry one

It’s a total fashion dough‘nt. Carrying cash, identification and debit cards in a billfold has become akin to carrying around old butterscotch candies at the bottom of your purse as teens and early 20-somethings have officially declared wallets atrociously antiquated — or, more modishly put, “cheugy.”  “Millennials, apparently there’s a new way that we can age … Read more

Can you ditch your cellphone for an entire month? This company will pay thousands if you do

Can you ditch your cellphone for an entire month? This company will pay thousands if you do

Siggi’s Dairy is offering a prize of $10,000 if you’re willing to give up your smartphone for one month. The New York-based company, which is known for selling an Icelandic yogurt called skyr, announced the contest on Wednesday.  “We’re introducing a NEW kind of ‘Dry January’ this year,” the company’s website read. “Instead of abstaining from alcohol … Read more

I won $187M in the lottery — but I had to ditch my ‘demanding and greedy’ family

I won 7M in the lottery — but I had to ditch my ‘demanding and greedy’ family

She said she was leeched on by fam-pires. A UK woman who won the equivalent of a $187.5 million jackpot says she severed ties with her family after they became too “greedy.” “They have lost touch with where they’ve come from,” Gillian Bayford told the Sun of her alleged money-grubbing relatives. “They’re rubbing people’s noses … Read more

Ditch that loofah — and grab one of these ‘hygenic’ alternatives instead

Ditch that loofah — and grab one of these ‘hygenic’ alternatives instead

It’s time to scrub this step from your shower routine. New York dermatologists are sharing the eye-opening reason why people should avoid using loofahs when bathing. “Loofahs are not necessary to use in the shower and may come with associated risks [like] microtraumas on the skin and, if not properly cared for or replaced, can … Read more

I’m a pharmacist — Here are five reasons you should ditch fake sweeteners

I’m a pharmacist — Here are five reasons you should ditch fake sweeteners

If you’ve jumped on board the quitting sugar movement or decided to give Sugar-Free September a go, you’ve likely considered trying out artificial sweeteners.  And we get it – artificial sweeteners seem like the ideal solution, offering the promise of sweetness without the guilt. Plot twist: They could be causing more harm than good.  So, what’s a sugar-free woman to … Read more

China’s millennials, Gen Z ditch work to become ‘full-time children’

China’s millennials, Gen Z ditch work to become ‘full-time children’

The parents of China’s youth are stepping up to make sure their children are living a stable life — all while having their kids wait on them hand and foot. The hashtags #fulltimedaughter, #fulltimeson and #fulltimechildren are taking root in China with a thread on Douban, similar to Reddit, with 4,000 members on the full-time … Read more

Japan Airlines launches new service so travelers can ditch suitcase

Japan Airlines launches new service so travelers can ditch suitcase

Like traveling light? Well, one international airline has launched a clothes-sharing trial it hopes will lessen luggage, help the environment and create an all-round easier traveling experience. The “Any Wear, Anywhere” trial is currently underway for travelers to Japan, run by Japan Airlines and partnering company Sumitomo Corporation. It offers the opportunity for foreign tourists … Read more

Pricey handbag industry at risk of losing Gen Z, millennial women as they ditch purses for backpacks and fanny packs

Pricey handbag industry at risk of losing Gen Z, millennial women as they ditch purses for backpacks and fanny packs

Handbags aren’t their bag, baby! Makers of pricey handbags are at risk of losing a generation of customers as millennials and Gen-Zers ditch purses, clutches and pocketbooks in favor of backpacks and even fanny packs – and that’s if they carry a bag at all, according to a study. Just 39% of women aged 18 … Read more

‘Anti-brides’ ditch wedding gowns at the altar for pantsuits and nudity

‘Anti-brides’ ditch wedding gowns at the altar for pantsuits and nudity

Brides are saying “I do” to unconventional wedding dresses. Embellished with feathers, gems and mesh, nontraditional wedding attire is the latest bridal trend sweeping chapels and runways. Two-piece sets, cocktail dresses and jumpsuits have transformed blushing brides into an unforgettable vision of beauty. Eager to stand out, brides are ditching blasé ballgowns for eye-catching numbers … Read more

NY’s birth rate declines as young people ditch Empire State, data shows

NY’s birth rate declines as young people ditch Empire State, data shows

New York’s childbirth rate continues to decline as women wait longer to have kids, new data suggests.  In 2021, around 211,000 babies were born in New York — a 13% drop compared with about 241,000 a decade earlier in 2011, according to newly compiled data from Cornell University’s Program in Applied Demographics.  Young people moving … Read more

I’m a professional cleaner — ditch these 4 household products immediately

I’m a professional cleaner — ditch these 4 household products immediately

She’s cleaning house of these brands. A Michigan house cleaner is advising her social media followers to stop using four popular household products, including a glass spray that may leave fans feeling blue. Alyssa Armstrong, who owns Alyssa’s Cleaning Company, took to TikTok to share her tips in a video that is sweeping the platform … Read more

Singles will ditch a bad date in a surprisingly short time, study says

Singles will ditch a bad date in a surprisingly short time, study says

The countdown to having your best friend call you faking an emergency starts now. Singles will ditch a bad date in less than an hour, a recent study from roadside assistance provider Britannia Rescue found. The research found that daters only need 25 minutes to decide whether or not they’re enjoying themselves, but they will wait … Read more

Couple ‘blessed to be alive’ after diving into ditch during tornado: video

Couple ‘blessed to be alive’ after diving into ditch during tornado: video

To quote an age-old biblical proverb: They nearly reaped the whirlwind. A couple feels “blessed to be alive” after they were forced to flee their RV and dive into a ditch to escape a rampaging tornado in Texas. Harrowing footage of them narrowly avoiding the vortex of doom is currently swirling up thousands of views … Read more

Why Elon Musk-hating liberals will ditch Twitter — but not Tesla

Why Elon Musk-hating liberals will ditch Twitter — but not Tesla

When Seattle-based software engineer William Shimizu bought his white Model Y Tesla last year, the 34-year-old was over the moon. “You sit in it and it feels like you’re in the cockpit of a rocket ship,” Shimizu told The Post of the $55,000 car. He considered the all-electric Ford Mustang Mach-E, but the Model Y … Read more