British researchers say unlikely social media diet hack really works to cut cravings

British researchers say unlikely social media diet hack really works to cut cravings

Watch what you eat. First it was the juice cleanse, then keto, then Whole30. Now it’s the social diet, where you consume content — and not much else. Researchers in the UK and upstate New York shared findings this week that simply viewing food content online is enough to curb real-life cravings for some dieters. … Read more

Get the look: Halley Kate’s viral hack to achieving killer hair with 3 tools

Get the look: Halley Kate’s viral hack to achieving killer hair with 3 tools

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. TikTok’s latest “going-out hair” obsession isn’t a single tool or trick, as you may expect. Instead, it’s a three-step transformation. Influencer Halley Kate is racking up views for what followers … Read more

Booking.com hackers use hotel messaging to send fake requests to customers — is your vacation reservation protected?

Booking.com hackers use hotel messaging to send fake requests to customers — is your vacation reservation protected?

Booking.com phishers could be invading your inbox. The travel and hotel reservation platform notified customers this past week that their personal information, such as names, email addresses, phone numbers and booking details, may have been compromised in the breach, according to posts on social media. “We’re writing to inform you that unauthorized third parties may … Read more

Brandi Glanville’s health hack makes ‘absolutely zero sense,’ warn docs — after star went to urgent care

Brandi Glanville’s health hack makes ‘absolutely zero sense,’ warn docs — after star went to urgent care

Cauliflower ear was apparently too bland. After catching a cold from her 19-year-old son, Bravo personality Brandi Glanville decided to try a TikTok-approved congestion-clearing method recommended by her other son, 22. And the move is drumming up questions. The Bravo reality personality divulged that she didn’t do anything on Easter because she had a clove … Read more

‘5-4-3-2-1 method’ is the money-saving hack that makes grocery shopping a cinch

‘5-4-3-2-1 method’ is the money-saving hack that makes grocery shopping a cinch

Grocery shopping shouldn’t drain your energy — or your bank account. It can be draining to sit down and make a grocery list, but going to the store without a list can also lead to overspending or buying things you won’t use. To avoid these issues, social media users are using the 5-4-3-2-1 method to … Read more

Can you really treat hemorrhoids with sugar? Docs weigh in on viral ‘natural’ hack

Can you really treat hemorrhoids with sugar? Docs weigh in on viral ‘natural’ hack

It gives new meaning to the phrase “sweet cheeks.” It’s certainly no fun to have hemorrhoids, swollen veins that grow in or around the anus and cause pain, itching and bleeding — so it’s not terribly surprising that people might be desperate to find a quick way to banish the uncomfortable bulge. But is a … Read more

Goodwill stores are being inundated with coffee makers — is this ‘gross’ hotel room hack to blame?

Goodwill stores are being inundated with coffee makers — is this ‘gross’ hotel room hack to blame?

Coffee and panties aren’t two items that usually go together — but this influencer says otherwise. Fitness coach and content creator Tara Woodcox has gone viral for a TikTok in which she advised her followers to clean their dirty underwear in hotel coffee makers. In the video, which was originally posted on November 9 of … Read more

Budget-savvy Disney World fans lose secret free parking hack ahead of Spring Break rush

Budget-savvy Disney World fans lose secret free parking hack ahead of Spring Break rush

Disney World is cracking down on a magical hack that saved visitors money. Just in time for spring break, the Florida theme park is getting strict with the popular money-saving shortcut used by savvy fans to dodge the $35 parking fee. Disney is cracking down on a popular money-saving hack. REUTERS/Octavio Jones/File Photo For years, … Read more

Australian woman’s ‘genius’ cheese hack divides the internet

Australian woman’s ‘genius’ cheese hack divides the internet

An Aussie woman has gone viral after revealing the unconventional way she slices cheese. Georgia Hillis, a Sydney-based marathon runner and mum-to-be, shared the technique with her Instagram followers and has since amassed over 1.5 million views. In the clip, the 31-year-old used an everyday vegetable peeler to shave thin slices of cheddar from a … Read more

Female traveler reveals surprising hack for the most ‘freeing’ solo trip: ‘Can we talk about ugly privilege?’

Female traveler reveals surprising hack for the most ‘freeing’ solo trip: ‘Can we talk about ugly privilege?’

Turns out “pretty privilege” has its drawbacks. Women on social media are sharing a surprising upside to downplaying their looks while traveling solo. The viral theory, dubbed “ugly privilege,” exploded after a post last week on Reddit’s r/solofemaletravellers forum racked up more than 15,000 upvotes, with one globetrotter claiming going makeup-free and low-effort made her … Read more

Air travelers beat long security wait times with this surprising hack

Air travelers beat long security wait times with this surprising hack

They’re pre-checking their worries at the door. With the government shutdown snarling up security, travelers are beating longer-than-usual airport lines by using TSA PreCheck Touchless IDs. The new tech combats the interminable wait times caused by the partial government shutdown, which has forced 50,000 security officers to remain on the job sans pay. TSA security … Read more

Viral supermarket chicken hack sparks debate: ‘That isn’t right’

Viral supermarket chicken hack sparks debate: ‘That isn’t right’

We all know just how versatile a supermarket-cooked chicken can be, but it turns out we’ve not been using it to its full potential. Every inch of the dinnertime staple has a purpose, including the plastic bag it comes in. A new way to serve up the Woolworths or Coles cooked chicken is going viral online, but it’s truly … Read more

Here’s why experts say eating leftover pasta may be better than consuming a fresh batch

Here’s why experts say eating leftover pasta may be better than consuming a fresh batch

A viral social media hack claims that yesterday’s pasta may be easier on your blood sugar than a fresh bowl — and experts say there’s some science behind it. The trick is similar to claims that freezing and toasting bread can help curb blood sugar spikes, with both ideas suggesting that heating and cooling starchy foods can slow digestion. … Read more

Mom reveals simple hack to open tricky plastic packaging: ‘I was shocked’

Mom reveals simple hack to open tricky plastic packaging: ‘I was shocked’

There is no greater irony in life than buying a pair of scissors only to realize you need a second pair of scissors to get them out of the box. Thankfully, a Brisbane mom has found a solution that is so simple, it’s almost frustrating we didn’t think of it sooner. Her hack has now … Read more

Millennial has genius hack for saving money on insanely high NYC rent: ‘I have options’

Millennial has genius hack for saving money on insanely high NYC rent: ‘I have options’

You have to do what you have to do. If you’re wrecking your brain to figure out how to live in NYC without paying these insane rents, a woman named Alanna Parish might have the solution. “I’m a full-time house sitter in NYC, I don’t have my own place. I live in other people’s homes … Read more

Pilates instructor’s insane hack to survive 12-hour flight – experts weigh in: ‘Get your feet off the wall’

Pilates instructor’s insane hack to survive 12-hour flight – experts weigh in: ‘Get your feet off the wall’

She did what? While many flyers blatantly ignore airplane etiquette — like eating a smelly snack or elbowing your seatmate — one traveler took things a little too far with her bizarre stretching method that had many giving her the side eye. Stuck on a 12-hour economy flight from Paris, France, to California and thankfully … Read more

Revealed: The hack to enjoy some of Disney World’s best features without paying for a park ticket

Revealed: The hack to enjoy some of Disney World’s best features without paying for a park ticket

Disney recently hiked ticket prices for its theme parks, prompting frugal families to wonder whether the experience is worthwhile. For those looking to forgo the hefty entrance fees, fun can still be had in the surroundings of both Disney World in Orlando, Florida, per Travel + Leisure. Many of the restaurants at the Disney resorts … Read more

This easy hack will defrost your windshield in seconds this winter

This easy hack will defrost your windshield in seconds this winter

Get rid of that ice, fast. After Friday’s winter storm blanketed the Northeast in snow, many are still trying to shovel their way out of their homes and remove the frozen sheet of ice covering their car’s windshield. Luckily, a motorist revealed a clever hack that can defrost a car in literal seconds. Adrian Garner, … Read more

What are ‘binaural beats’ — and can they hack your brain for better sleep?

What are ‘binaural beats’ — and can they hack your brain for better sleep?

Getting to sleep often takes longer than a beat. With 1 in 3 adults struggling to snooze, it’s no wonder many will try anything to get the recommended seven to nine hours or fall asleep fast. Binaural beats could be the solution to nabbing a full night’s rest — and they don’t rely on counting … Read more

This quick trick can stop you from throwing up — as Taylor Swift reveals she performed with stomach flu

This quick trick can stop you from throwing up — as Taylor Swift reveals she performed with stomach flu

The Life of a Showgirl allegedly does not include days off or upchucking onstage. Taylor Swift recently revealed that she never took a sick day — or a bare minimum Monday — during her grueling 18-month Eras tour, which she described as the “most exciting, powerful, most challenging thing” she has ever done. “I just … Read more