New research reveals what 9-5ers have long understood: the five-day workweek is a waste of time. A report from nonprofit advocacy group 4 Day Week Global found that employees can accomplish as much in a 33-hour workweek as in a 38-hour workweek. Experts maintain the 5-hour gap is filled not with productivity but procrastination. Nonprofit advocacy group 4 … Read more
Too good to be true? While blockbuster GLP-1 drugs continue to reach new heights in popularity, they’re not without potential downsides, like bizarre side effects such as “Ozempic feet.” And while they boast impressive blood sugar and weight loss results — average weight lost is nearly 10% over a year — making one mistake could … Read more
Jillian Michaels shared her go-to rule for avoiding holiday weight gain. During an interview with Fox News Digital, the 51-year-old celebrity trainer explained that her secret to staying fit while still enjoying the festive season is “practicing balance.” “One of the ways you can do that is by incorporating what I call the 80-20 rule,” Michaels … Read more
She may no longer be narrating the scandalous lives of Manhattan’s elite, but Kristen Bell is still dishing secrets — only now, they’re about blood sugar, not Blair Waldorf. At the Emmys, Bell’s “Nobody Wants This” co-star Justine Lupe revealed the “Gossip Girl” alum’s go-to biohack for eating carbs without the crash or the weight … Read more
While we continue to be a nation at war with weight, not all diet advice gives us a competitive edge. In fact, one common hack dished up by dietitians and wellness experts may do more harm than good, and may even contribute to weight gain. A leading weight loss expert told The Post that you … Read more
Jennifer Aniston is done with the “no pain, no gain” mindet. “That’s not true at all. You can actually have gain with no pain,” she told People earlier this year. Now her personal trainer has broken down what that means on a practical level, telling The Post which exercises are crucial — and how you … Read more
They’re stamping them out. If you’ve ever looked at your passport like a scrapbook of adventures from across the globe, brace yourself: stamps are disappearing. Twenty-nine European countries will begin phasing out physical stamps in favor of digital entry systems, beginning October 12. ChatGPT said: Passport stamps are being phased out as countries adopt digital … Read more
A woman says she was “skinny-shamed” like Luisa Zissman and made to feel she had to be “grateful” for being slim despite struggling to gain weight. Bella Barnes, 26, has always been naturally slim and grew up being “skinny shamed” by people who would question how she could eat so much and stay slender – … Read more
Scott Wolf is speaking out. The “Party of Five” alum, 57, broke his silence on Friday, Aug. 15, for the first time since announcing he filed for divorce from his estranged wife, Kelley Wolf, 48, back in June. In a statement to People, the actor said that his “continued hope is to have this most … Read more
Talk about a scale fail. New research suggests that a common dieting mistake may trigger lasting changes in the body that make eating right more difficult. Worse still, the effects appear to linger long after the bad habit is corrected, quietly sabotaging your ability to maintain a healthy weight. Crash diets often trap Americans in … Read more
They’re supposed to slim you down — but ice baths might actually be plumping you up. The frigid wellness fad beloved by celebs and influencers could be backfiring, new research suggests. Cold plunges — long touted for easing sore muscles and torching fat — may crank up your appetite and make you gain weight, originally … Read more
The most dynamic New Moon of 2025 is upon us, folks. On Monday, May 26th, at 11:02 PM EST, the New Moon in Gemini arrives high on its own supply. Gemini is the zodiac’s resident storyteller, and under the dark skies and changing winds of this lunation, we’re all offered the opportunity to tell ourselves … Read more
From mood swings to sleepless nights, menopause hits women with a barrage of frustrating and often debilitating symptoms. Women go to great lengths to manage these challenges, turning to hormone therapy, medications, and alternative treatments like acupuncture and hypnosis. But some fitness experts say there’s another daily habit that could make a game-changing difference. Two … Read more
Killian Maddox (Jonathan Majors) has one goal in life: to be the greatest bodybuilder on Earth. His focus is so single-minded that he has little else to talk about. About a third of the way into “Magazine Dreams,” the shy Killian, having finally worked up the courage to ask, takes Jessie (Haley Bennett), his colleague … Read more
A quarter of Americans are still carrying weight they gained during last year’s holiday season, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 Americans revealed that 24% are still carrying pounds from the end of 2023; on average, this is almost 10 pounds. They’re also expecting to gain weight as we approach the end of … Read more
These terrible Tinder conversations are striking the right note. Music producer Luke Holloway is taking the awkward and shocking exchanges on the popular dating app and turning them into tunes on Instagram and TikTok. In his viral videos, he’s belting out the preposterous and painful Tinder prose — mimicking both matches — as a screenshot of the … Read more
All the single ladies are doing alright, new research reveals. Turns out, women enjoy flying solo a whole lot more than men, a study recently published in Social Psychological and Personality Science found. University of Toronto psychologists Elaine Hoan and Geoff MacDonald analyzed data from nearly 6,000 single adults from 10 studies and the results are … Read more
Danielle Fishel was forced into a storyline about her weight gain on “Boy Meets World.” During Monday’s episode of her “Pod Meets World” podcast, the 43-year-old recalled how her and her co-star Will Friedle’s weight gain was written into an episode of the ’90s coming-of-age sitcom. “I remember when they called me into the office … Read more
Sun, sand and dumbbells in hand. After gaining 15 pounds on holiday last summer, Miami Beach fitness trainer Melissa Lattari, 32, has devised six strategies for staying on track during vacation. She recommends finding ways to get your steps in, practicing moderation, doing 10-minute workouts, taking supplements, drinking plenty of water and relaxing. To avoid … Read more
Lexapro, Paxil and Cymbalta carry a higher risk of packing on pounds than Zoloft, while Wellbutrin users are less likely to gain weight, according to a new study of eight popular antidepressants. Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute (HPHCI) researchers analyzed the weights of more than 183,000 adult antidepressant users six months, a year and two … Read more