It’s the most maligned time of the year, folks. Mercury retrograde is here to throw a wrench, elbow and faux pas into your best-laid plans for peace and merriment this holiday season. Because Mercury governs communication and commerce, its retrograde cycle has a direct bearing on both our personal and professional lives. Contrary to the terminology, … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. If you’ve ever visited New York, you know we overpay for closets and call them home. Yes, many people wonder why we do it, and others give a knowing nod as they … Read more
Eat like your life depends on it. While some factors that influence cancer risk — like age, gender and family history — are beyond our control, others can be managed. Among those is proper nutrition, which experts agree is paramount to prevention. While no foolproof plan or single ingredient guarantees cancer prevention, every bit — … Read more
Millionaire biohackers may have more money, but granny’s got the goods. Amy Hardison, 64, a grandmother of 11, is putting anti-aging enthusiasts like Bryan Johnson to shame, recently besting the tech tycoon in a biometric “Game of Thrones.” “I just cherish the experience of life, and I cherish the perspective that comes from being older,” … Read more
They’re movin’ on up. A flight attendant’s pro tips to help passengers increase their odds of getting selected for free in-light upgrades went viral on social media where millions of viewers frequently tune in for her travel secrets. “Don’t tell anyone, but there are a lot of ways you can get free upgrades to first … Read more
Just when you thought you’ve heard it all. Experts are revealing some of their bizarre yet best-kept beauty secrets, from using ketchup as hair toner to nipple cream for chapped lip relief. Say you’re in a pinch and need to tone down the green hues in your hair, Anita Rice, a co-founder of the London-based … Read more
Americans have revealed the most unusual hacks they use to help their gardens thrive, including using white vinegar as plant food, deterring cats with cinnamon – and singing to plants. A poll of 2,000 adults revealed throwing used teabags onto the soil also made the list. Using baking soda to make the soil more alkaline, … Read more
More than 55 million people around the world are living with dementia, an umbrella term used to describe several progressive disorders that affect memory and cognition. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia, accounting for half to 75% of cases. Race, ethnicity and family history are considered to be significant dementia risk factors … Read more
Spot-on advice? Dr. Sasha Haddad is sharing three hacks she’s learned since becoming a family medicine physician, including how to prevent acne after a sweaty workout session. In a 10-second TikTok set to “Fireball” by Pitbull, Haddad recommends spraying hypochlorous acid on your face after going to the gym, treating sunburns with cicaplast balm and … Read more
Traveling with babies can be quite a hassle — especially at 30,000 feet. The change in pressure during takeoff is uncomfortable for a majority of passengers, but while older children and adults have tricks to alleviate the pain, babies don’t have that luxury. Discomfort for babies on planes often causes them to burst into tears, … Read more
Try these five if you want to stay alive — longer. NYC board-certified dermatologist Charles Puza is sharing five “doctor hacks” to “stay healthy for as long as possible.” He advises wearing compression socks, avoiding over-the-counter sleep aids, sprinkling anti-fungal powder in shoes, increasing protein intake, and taking fish oil and vitamin D supplements. Puza, who … Read more
One former Chick-fil-A employee is shaking things up. An employee at the fast-food chain was told to stop posting menu hacks on TikTok — and now she has a deal with Shake Shack instead. Miriam Webb, known as @MiritheSiren on TikTok, started working at her local Chick-fil-A in California in April 2023 when she was … Read more
With spring in full bloom, now is the time that many of us are filling our homes with beautiful flowers, from hydrangeas to peonies. Social media users appear to be sharing various tips and tricks that claim to help people get the most out of your florals — but not all hacks are alike. Some … Read more
Scrub-a-dub-dub. Saving your skin doesn’t have to cost a fortune, according to Dr. Mamina Turegano. The triple-board certified dermatologist revealed five free hacks for keeping your skin looking plump and moisturized — and they’re easy to try immediately. Turegano, who has over one million TikTok followers explained that the way you shower and wash your … Read more
TikTok has become a go-to app for finding useful information — from what skincare products to use to the best airport hacks to make travel less painful. However, certain health and wellness tips should be taken with a grain of salt, according to new research. A recent study organized by MyFitnessPal in conjunction with Dublin City … Read more
April has arrived and with it the first Mercury retrograde of 2024. Mercury will be backpedaling and troublemaking in the hellfires of Aries for the majority of the month, starting April 1 — April Fools’ indeed! — and bringing chaos through April 24. But what does it mean for you and how can you stay … Read more
What the hack? A food waste expert is pouring cold water on the recent crop of so-called genius food storage hacks popping up on TikTok. Ben Thomas, an environment manager for Waitrose, the U.K.’s most upscale national supermarket chain, was left more than a little unsatisfied by some of the most viral videos in the … Read more
Strange but true? Armen Adamjan, better known as @creative_explained on TikTok, has shared several quirky ways to clean your shoes naturally. In the 40-second clip, posted on Jan. 29, with more than 138,000 views, Adamjan, 34, explains how potatoes, bananas and black tea bags may be the key to having your shoes look brand new. “Did you know … Read more
Don’t freeze up when it comes to snow removal this winter. In just a few days, the New York area has been blanketed with more snow and ice than it has seen in the past few years. Naturally, many a local’s frigid-weather management skills may have gone cold in the interim. Fortunately, experts have recently … Read more
Stuck in your Starbucks routine? Beyond your usual drink — and the menu boards that seem to list fewer and fewer options — there’s a whole other Starbucks experience out there just waiting to be tapped into, according to a former barista. Monica McDonald put in two years working for the Seattle-based coffee giant, during her … Read more