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

Break these 4 bad habits right now if you want to age better

Break these 4 bad habits right now if you want to age better

Decisions, decisions! Every day, we make choices about our diet, exercise, sleep, interaction with others and management of stress. These small, seemingly innocuous picks really add up, significantly affecting how we age by influencing biological processes such as cellular inflammation, oxidative stress and the function of our organs. To learn how to age better, US … Read more

Exclusive | My full-body MRI revealed a growing threat — and it was likely caused by two super common habits

Exclusive | My full-body MRI revealed a growing threat — and it was likely caused by two super common habits

It’s not every day you get called “grossly unremarkable” and breathe a sigh of relief. A week earlier, I’d been lying in an MRI machine, listening to it puff, clank and groan like a middle school band gone horribly wrong as it examined nearly every inch of my body. As a health reporter, I’ve written … Read more

Influencer mom insists kids pay for their own DoorDash and Amazon habits — arousing online debate: ‘Oh no, you’re being a parent’

Influencer mom insists kids pay for their own DoorDash and Amazon habits — arousing online debate: ‘Oh no, you’re being a parent’

You’re on your own, kid. A popular momfluencer sparked a debate after dishing a list of the “controversial items” she makes her two eldest children — aged 12 and 14 — pay for with their own money. In a recent clip, TikTokker Jess Roderick — with 2.5 million followers hanging on her every word — explained that … Read more

How to drink wine to ward off dementia — and 2 other brain-healthy habits to adopt

How to drink wine to ward off dementia — and 2 other brain-healthy habits to adopt

Neuron the right track! It’s essential to embrace healthy habits that enhance the brain’s ability to absorb information while staving off mental decline. Alzheimer’s disease is the leading cause of cognitive decline in older adults. Over 6 million Americans have the progressive brain disorder, which affects memory, thinking, reasoning, language and behavior. Dr. Giulio Taglialatela, … Read more

What is ‘social apnea’? How certain weekend habits are wrecking your sleep

What is ‘social apnea’? How certain weekend habits are wrecking your sleep

When the party keeps going all night long, your breathing might not. New research has uncovered a bizarre new sleep disorder dubbed “social apnea” — and your weekend habits may be to blame. Scientists from Australia’s Flinders University found the mysterious trend hits younger adults hardest, with those under 60 more than three times as … Read more

These 4 habits in middle age have the ‘greatest impact’ on your heart health: study

These 4 habits in middle age have the ‘greatest impact’ on your heart health: study

Menopause may end a woman’s monthly cycle, but it can also trigger a slew of unpleasant health risks, from sleep disorders and depression to metabolic syndrome, inflammation and heart disease. “In the late 40s, around the time of the menopause transition, women undergo many significant changes in their cardiovascular health,” Samar R. El Khoudary, professor of … Read more

Experts reveal the morning habits you should avoid if you sleep poorly

Experts reveal the morning habits you should avoid if you sleep poorly

So, you’ve woken up tired after a bad night’s sleep. While your gut might say “coffee – now,” you might be wondering what’s really the best way to push through the day. And what do the experts recommend you do so one bad night doesn’t spiral into a week of sleep deprivation? As tempting as … Read more

Here are the best healthy habits to make yourself feel good — inside and out

Here are the best healthy habits to make yourself feel good — inside and out

Three in four people are prioritizing feeling good on the inside more than ever before. That’s according to a new survey of 2,000 people, which explored the health approaches and habits that really make the difference. The survey found that 77% of respondents now prioritize what feels good over what makes them look good. The … Read more

The top 10 ‘feel-good’ wellness habits people are actually doing — including simply saying ‘no’

The top 10 ‘feel-good’ wellness habits people are actually doing — including simply saying ‘no’

Three in four people are prioritizing feeling good on the inside more than ever before. That’s according to a new survey of 2,000 people, which explored the health approaches and habits that really make the difference. The survey found that 77% of respondents now prioritize what feels good over what makes them look good. The … Read more