Backed up? Dr. Jennale, a primary care doctor with over 275,000 followers on TikTok, recently shared a video that can help get things moving — but, fair warning, she cautions that the trick is dangerously effective. “Be careful where you use this because you might poop right away or within 30 minutes,” she says. Dr. … Read more
Her beauty hack is no longer under wraps. UK-based makeup influencer Sam Begum is dividing the Internet with her head-scratching yet speedy makeup routine: a full face of cosmetics applied to a piece of plastic wrap at night, then slapped on her face in the morning. Videos of her technique have racked up nearly 10 … Read more
Some people wake up and smell the coffee immediately — thanks to a quick fix they claim gives “hotel vibes.” Yet some experts say it’s grounds for concern. “Does anyone or would anyone put a small coffee maker in their bedroom like Nespresso hotel vibes?” one woman asked in a recent post in a Facebook group for … Read more
Some people wake up and smell the coffee immediately — thanks to a quick fix they claim gives “hotel vibes.” Yet some experts say it’s grounds for concern. “Does anyone or would anyone put a small coffee maker in their bedroom like Nespresso hotel vibes?” one woman asked in a recent post in a Facebook group for … Read more
Turns out, the Dark Ages weren’t so dim when it came to wellness. Researchers have unearthed a trove of medical remedies dating back over a thousand years, revealing that early medieval Europeans were far more health-savvy than historians once believed. “People in the early Middle Ages were quite into science, into observation, into figuring out … Read more
Put that on the calendar. When you’ve been running around like a chicken without its head all day, getting things done at work or tending to needy children — sex might sound like the last thing you want to exert your last bit of energy towards. That’s why some couples are opting to follow the … Read more
When it comes to keep babies quiet on the plane, parents will do just about anything. Dummies, toys, iPads. But one mom has changed the game with potentially the cheapest hack of all time. Who needs toys when you’ve got romaine? The influencer has one viral with a TikTok, suggesting a travel hack we doubt many parents have thought of … Read more
Time for bed. One of the many difficult daily tasks parents have is getting their little tots washed and ready for bed at a reasonable time. An Arizona dad, Sean Motsch, devised a clever game to get his young ones to bed early — without them even realizing it. The jokester dad came up with … Read more
Heads up, bottles up. Worldwide, more than 1 billion people suffer from migraines — and because the cause isn’t fully understood, treating them can be tricky, with suffers often curling up in a dark, quiet room, waiting for the pain to pass. But one young woman has revealed the bizarre, unlikely hack that works for … Read more
Natalia Corso, an Emirates flight attendant, shared how she and her boyfriend turn their economy seats into a full-on “luxury” experience — and the Internet was simultaneously jealous and irritated. “Manifesting getting sat next to you guys on my next flight,” wrote one hopeful commenter. In a video that’s now racked up over 28 million … Read more
Beauty buffs are ditching lip liner for permanent marker in a jaw-dropping new TikTok trend that’s got the internet doing a double-take. Makeup influencers across the globe are lining their lips with Sharpies — yes, the same ones you’d find in a school supply drawer — leaving viewers both mesmerized and mortified. The bizarre beauty … Read more
Summer is almost in full swing, and with that comes uncomfortable scorching temps and often high electric bills, thanks to the constant run of air conditioning. NYC is gearing up for its first heat wave of the season, with forecasters predicting temperatures to reach a high of 100 degrees next week. This hack can help … Read more
A common hack to save money on Ryanair backfired on a couple. Scott McCormick and his girlfriend, Helena Boshwick, both 33, were set to fly from Birmingham Airport in the UK to Palma de Mallorca, Spain. In an attempt to save money, the couple decided not to pay to reserve seats on the flight. “Me … Read more
Theater review CALL ME IZZY 85 minutes with no intermission. At Studio 54, 254 W. 54th St. Jean Smart is at the height of her career. She’s won three Emmy Awards in the last four years for her widely acclaimed performance as stand-up comic Deborah Vance on “Hacks.” The wonderful actress with a newfound prestige … Read more
It’s not that kind of swingers party. How far would you go to get a good night’s rest? Would you take supplements, journal or do a fire-burning ritual? How about swinging from your neck in a public park? That’s precisely what some senior citizens in the northern Chinese city of Shenyang are doing — and … Read more
That’s how to make your foot fall asleep. Airplane passengers are constantly devising ways to make cramped coach seats more comfortable, from the controversial “seatbelt sleep method” to using a seat cloth to make a hands-free phone holder. However, one enterprising flyer has faced backlash after demonstrating how to make a makeshift hammock for her … Read more
Everyone wants to save a buck while flying, but one travel TikTokker’s “hack” for not paying luggage fees is being blasted as dangerous. Jason Steinberg posted the first video in his “unethical travel hacks” series, in which he teaches travelers to hide a second carry-on inside an airport to avoid paying a baggage fee. In … Read more
Although prices are way down for airfare this summer — there’s no harm in wanting to save an extra buck where you can. Founder of the Cheap Holiday Expert and podcast host, Chelsea Dickenson, recently shared on an episode of her pod, Passports Please!, that “skiplagging” is a travel hack that allows travelers to fly … Read more
With summer right around the corner, Gen Z vacationers have begun touting their travel tips. And among the top recommendations? “Buy now, pay later” services like Klarna, Afterpay and Affirm. Those tools have slowly expanded across different platforms, giving consumers the option to schedule out incremental payments for practically anything: sneakers, burritos — and now, … Read more
With fears of a pending economic upheaval looming, many people are figuring out hacks to cut back on everyday spending. And they may have nailed these. And while going to the salon to get your nails done is not a necessity, there’s also no need to completely cut out the “treat yourself” indulgence if you’re watching what … Read more