If the word “mindfulness” sets your teeth on edge, perhaps that’s a sign you need it. But don’t be too daunted — mindfulness is less about becoming one with nature on a misty mountaintop and more about being present, according to Pema Sherpa and Brendan Barca, authors of the new book, “The Daily Buddhist.” “We … Read more
He spilled some deep seacrets. A cruise ship crewmember has pulled back the curtain on what it’s like to work on a pleasure vessel, revealing the worst customer antics, best-paid employees and other insider secrets. The high seas employee spilled the beans in an “Ask Me Anything” forum making waves on Reddit. “I work in … Read more
Salt-N-Pepa are telling their record label not to push it as they fight for the rights to their music. The groundbreaking duo behind hip-hop classics, including 1993’s “Shoop” and 1987’s “Push It” says in a lawsuit that Universal Music Group is violating copyright law by refusing to agree to turn over the rights to their master … Read more
Drop and give me … 11? A now-viral clip from The Mel Robbins Podcast recently sparked a sweaty social media challenge after orthopedic surgeon and longevity guru Dr. Vonda Wright declared that every woman should be able to crank out 11 full push-ups — chest to floor, no knees allowed. The challenge quickly took off … Read more
Heidi Montag is anything but superficial about her health — even if she’s not always quite as well-rested as she’d like. “I’ve come to the conclusion that, f being a mom, I’m just gonna be exhausted,” she admitted to The Post. But that doesn’t mean she doesn’t do her best to eat healthy, work out … Read more
Fed up with pharmaceuticals and looking to dabble in traditional Chinese medicine? This expert has you covered. “Western medicine often focuses on mopping up the water on the floor — your symptoms. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) looks for the leaky faucet. It asks, why is the water leaking in the first place?” Lulu Ge, founder of Elix, a wellness … Read more
What’s the secret to happiness? If you ask a Finn, it might just start with an outdoor hike followed by a cold plunge. Finland has once again clinched the top spot on the World Happiness Report — for the eighth year in a row — leaving the rest of us to wonder what kind of … Read more
While some stars turned heads with daring looks at the 2025 Met Gala, others gave fashion’s biggest night a miss altogether. On Monday’s the who’s who of Hollywood assembled at the Metropolitan Museum of Art to pay homage to the “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” theme of the night. This year’s theme celebrated the styles of black … Read more
Break bread, then wind. Forget contrast therapy and fire-burning rituals — the latest health and wellness trend embraces the simple joys of letting loose on an evening stroll. Coined by Canadian cookbook author Mairlyn Smith, the so-called “fart walk” could just be the low-effort longevity secret you’ve been looking for. The latest health and wellness … Read more
You had me at yellow. Americans, on average, eat nearly 27 pounds of fresh bananas each year, making the elongated berry the most commonly consumed fresh fruit in the US. There are many reasons to go bananas for bananas — they are a great source of potassium, which helps regulate blood pressure, they contain fiber, … Read more
What do a fashion feud with Princess Margaret and rumors of young love with Colin Powell have in common? They’ve both become legendary tales at the Life Story Club. Founded in 2019, the Brooklyn-based nonprofit organizes free virtual and in-person gatherings for older adults across the city, giving them a space to share their experiences, … Read more
Whether it’s last night’s leftover tuna melt or the hard-boiled eggs from the in-flight menu, some foods should probably be avoided on a plane for the sake of your digestion – and out of courtesy to your fellow passengers. Ordering appropriate foods on a plane requires some forethought and planning, according to Jamila Musayeva, a U.S.-educated etiquette … Read more
Lovers are a lot like hot sauce — they range from “mild” to “intense.” Australian scientists have boiled romantic lovers down into four categories — with the most extreme said to make whoopee up to 20 times per week, according to a first-of-its-kind study published in the journal Personality and Individual Differences. “The bottom line … Read more
The hateful eight? The US Food and Drug Administration announced a plan Tuesday to phase out eight petroleum-based synthetic food dyes from America’s food supply in the coming months. “Food dye is just a no-brainer. Nobody wants to eat petroleum. Everybody knows there’s enough science out there that we know it’s terrible for you. It … Read more
If you went a little too hard on the chocolate bunnies and marshmallow Peeps this past weekend — you’re not alone. New research by the face yoga app Luvly shows one in three people suffer from a facial cocoa crisis after overindulging on Easter. One in three people have skin issues after overindulging on Easter. Getty Images/iStockphoto But, … Read more
Streaming didn’t kill the video star. Dust off your VCRs, ’90s kids — a new NYC video store is reviving a brick-and-mortar movie scene pushed to the brink of extinction by streaming platforms. Opened last week in Williamsburg, Night Owl Video is now the only full-service video store in NYC. They offer around 1,500 unique … Read more
She’s not looking for Mr. Right. She’s looking for Mr. Money Bags. A woman’s sky-high checklist for a future hubby has gone viral after a man she matched with on Hinge shared her eyebrow-raising demands, which included a $300,000 salary, luxury tastes, chivalry and handling all birth control. Her shocked suitor took to Reddit to … Read more
Americans are more miserable than ever — though New Yorkers don’t seem to be doing too bad. Still, most of us could probably use a little emotional boost. A few simple hacks could completely turn your mood around. Getty Images/iStockphoto As it turns out, you don’t need crystals, mood gummies or expensive gurus to turn … Read more
No soup for you! The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a public health alert for a variety of packaged soup and bowl products. The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued the warning for 13 products that may be contaminated with a foreign material — specifically wood — in the cilantro. Molly’s … Read more
Blood boys. Butthole sunning. Body modifications. There’s no stunt too bizarre for biohackers obsessed with extending their lives — but that doesn’t mean you have to turn yourself into a human guinea pig to get healthy. The Post sat down with Dave Asprey, the self-proclaimed “Father of Biohacking,” to get the inside scoop on the … Read more