McDonald’s is tracking customers wit 515-page ‘Minority Report’-style dossier to track spending habits

McDonald’s compiled a 515-page dossier on one of its loyalty-program customers — using years of fast-food purchases to predict how often he would return, how much he would spend and even what he was likely to order. Reece Rogers, a journalist for Condé Nast-owned Wired magazine, discovered the extensive digital profile after requesting the personal … Read more

How higher grocery costs are reshaping Americans’ eating and shopping habits: survey

How higher grocery costs are reshaping Americans’ eating and shopping habits: survey

A third of Americans say they’re cooking at home much more than they did a year ago (31%), and squeezed budgets are the culprit. A survey of 2,000 Americans found that higher grocery prices and increased home cooking are reshaping grocery shopping habits, with 26% of respondents now choosing ingredients that work across multiple meals. … Read more

I’m a doctor — 5 ‘healthy’ habits that can actually hurt you

I’m a doctor — 5 ‘healthy’ habits that can actually hurt you

It is possible to have too much of a good thing. Doctors will routinely tell you to eat healthy, exercise and load up on other good-for-you behaviors to improve your healthspan and lengthen you life. But Dr. Mitch Ghen, chief medical officer Access Medical Labs, warns that five seemingly “healthy” choices are actually unhealthier than … Read more

Your ‘annoying ‘sleeping habits can push your partner away, new survey reveals

Your ‘annoying ‘sleeping habits can push your partner away, new survey reveals

Over a fifth of Americans have broken up with a partner due to their annoying sleep habits, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 general population Americans revealed 17% have ended a relationship solely due to their ex-partner’s disruptive nighttime habits, while 6% said this was part of why the relationship failed. And for … Read more

United Airlines can now boot passengers for one of the most annoying airplane habits

United Airlines can now boot passengers for one of the most annoying airplane habits

United Airlines just gave passengers a reason to scream. The major airline quietly updated a noise policy that, before the change, had flyers nearly losing their minds. United told The Post that back in February, the company started enforcing headphones when listening to content on phones, tablets or anything that makes sound. This means passengers … Read more

Inside the NYC wellness clinic rewarding healthy habits with perks like Botox and facials

Inside the NYC wellness clinic rewarding healthy habits with perks like Botox and facials

Little kids get a lollipop for going to the doctor — shouldn’t grown-ups also get a little treat for staying on top of their health? That’s the concept behind a new health platform and clinic launching in New York City this month: Get the tedious checkups done, stay active and eat healthy — and get … Read more

Nutrition apps can help build healthy habits but the ‘gamification’ might carry risks

Nutrition apps can help build healthy habits but the ‘gamification’ might carry risks

Green means go, red means stop. Trophies or confetti come with good performance, and people who fall behind get nudged to do better. Those brightly colored engagement tactics long ago jumped from smartphone games to everything from online shopping to sports betting and classrooms. So it should come as no surprise that many nutrition-tracking apps like MyFitnessPal and … Read more

3 unhealthy habits that are making your breasts sag

3 unhealthy habits that are making your breasts sag

Talk about bringing the girls down. Although breast sagging is a natural part of aging, many women turn to old-fashioned push-up bras or more surgical techniques like a breast lift. And while you can’t beat Father Time or gravity, there are some unhealthy habits that can speed up the process. While sagging breasts are a … Read more

Two simple habits may outperform a popular longevity wonder drug: study

Two simple habits may outperform a popular longevity wonder drug: study

A buzzy diabetes drug that’s been hailed as a longevity booster may have some competition. The decades-old medication metformin has been touted for everything from treating Type 2 diabetes and reducing the risk of long COVID to potentially slowing the aging process. But a new study published in JAMA found that another intervention did a … Read more

Over a quarter of New Yorkers agree that summer is the season to fall off of healthier habits: survey

Over a quarter of New Yorkers agree that summer is the season to fall off of healthier habits: survey

The “real” start of summer is May 21, according to the average American. A survey of 5,000 Americans evenly split by state found 92% are in “summer mode” well before the season begins. Even with the season soon approaching, Americans aren’t quite ready to go full “summer mode,” with the average respondent feeling only 67% … Read more

Shocking, out-of-touch habits of the ultra-wealthy, according to people who work for them: ‘Absolutely befuddled’

Shocking, out-of-touch habits of the ultra-wealthy, according to people who work for them: ‘Absolutely befuddled’

They’re living large. While most Americans are struggling to make ends meet these days, the ultra-rich are living life, many unaware of how out of touch their day-to-day habits and actions are. In the r/AskReddit forum on Reddit, one curious user asked those who work in “ultra wealthy households, talking $50m plus types, what is … Read more

Banking habits stay rooted as Americans overlook better options: survey

Banking habits stay rooted as Americans overlook better options: survey

One quarter of Americans still have the same bank as when they opened their very first account, new research has revealed. That’s according to a survey of 2,000 U.S. adults with a bank account, which was conducted by Talker Research on behalf of banking app Chime, and highlighted long-standing relationships, despite settling for subpar rewards … Read more

Etiquette expert reveals 5 common coffee shop habits that customers need to stop

Etiquette expert reveals 5 common coffee shop habits that customers need to stop

Coffee shops may feel cozy and casual, but one etiquette expert says too many customers forget they are still shared public spaces. “Coffee shops may feel like our living rooms, but they’re really shared living rooms, and shared spaces work best when everyone remembers their manners,” California-based etiquette expert Lisa Mirza Grotts told Fox News Digital. In … Read more

How millennials, Gen Z are changing their drinking habits on nights out

How millennials, Gen Z are changing their drinking habits on nights out

Despite a nationwide dip in face-to-face socializing, some of the key elements of a great night out haven’t changed according to new research — including spontaneity and flexibility. A recent survey examining the social dynamics and drinking habits of 1,000 millennials and 1,000 21+ Gen Z found that for new younger generations, the best nights … Read more

Americans are evolving their shopping habits, health goals for 2026, new survey reveals

Americans are evolving their shopping habits, health goals for 2026, new survey reveals

As Americans kick off the New Year with renewed focus on health, one nutrient is dominating wellness goals nationwide — protein. That’s according to a recent survey of 5,000 Americans, which looked at respondents’ evolving shopping habits and health goals for 2026. Conducted by Talker Research on behalf of Undeniably Dairy, Americans’ top health goal … Read more

Your dad’s eating habits may be partially to blame for your metabolic disorders

Your dad’s eating habits may be partially to blame for your metabolic disorders

Thanks a lot, pops. We inherit both physical traits and lifestyle habits from our parents, the latter of which we may notice as early as our 20s when we start to slowly morph into them. And according to new research, it turns out what your dad ate before you were even born could affect your … Read more

Open Table is spying on you — and ratting out your bad habits like being late, canceling to restaurants

Open Table is spying on you — and ratting out your bad habits like being late, canceling to restaurants

What happens at the dining table no longer stays at the dining table. If the city’s servers suddenly always seem to know your go-to drink order, or how you always order extra croutons on your salad – you’re not going crazy. Reservation platform OpenTable is spying on its users and compiling personal information on guests … Read more

Each of these 5 bad sleep habits could be aging your brain by 6 months

Each of these 5 bad sleep habits could be aging your brain by 6 months

Talk about brain drain. We know that a bad night’s sleep can leave us groggy, grumpy and unable to focus, which can affect our judgment and productivity. It turns out that restlessness fueled by a few poor habits can also accelerate brain aging by several months, new research reports. A new study suggests that five … Read more

Here’s why men and women have different showering habits

Here’s why men and women have different showering habits

You’ve heard of “Girl Dinner” – but what about “Girl Showers”? If you’re a woman, you probably know exactly what I’m talking about. And if you live with or shower with someone female, you’ve likely experienced this phenomenon too, both literally and metaphorically. But if you have no clue about what I mean, allow me … Read more