Supplements can be a great way to get important nutrients into your diet — but they aren’t for everyone. Those with metabolic syndrome, a group of health conditions that include high blood pressure, high blood sugar, abnormal cholesterol or triglyceride levels and excess body fat around the waist, should be especially careful about supplementation. For … Read more
Don’t sleep on these TikTok tips. As younger generations increasingly use social media for health information, a new study from Auburn University finds that most sleep hacks shared on TikTok are supported by scientific evidence. The researchers transcribed the most-viewed TikToks on Nov. 15-16, 2023, that used the tag #sleephacks, #sleephygiene, or #sleeptips. 295 sleep tips (including some repeat … Read more
If you thought sitting on your butt was bad for you — what these experts have to say may leave you feeling floored. One seated position in particular can benefit your body in multiple ways, experts told The Huffington Post. Sitting cross-legged on the ground can help your mobility and flexibility and can even work … Read more
It’s the latest work-around. Move over quiet quitting. Millennials have devised a new way to surreptitiously play hooky at the workplace — quiet vacationing. That’s right, 30-something office workers are increasingly taking time off under the guise of working remotely — a hack facilitated by the uptick in work-from-home arrangements following the COVID-19 pandemic. According … Read more
A flight attendant shared a clever hotel safety hack that only requires one thing — a water bottle. Esther Sturrus, who works for KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, recommends throwing a water bottle under the bed to see if it will come out the other side to be sure an intruder isn’t hiding underneath. The tip … Read more
So, you bought a bag of salad and it’s wilted within a week — what gives? It’s a tale as old as time — or, since the inception of bagged lettuce — that has frustrated health-conscious grocery shoppers. But one man might have discovered a guaranteed way to keep your mixed greens fresh. Gavin Wren, a UK-based food … Read more
For a sexually active person, going through a ‘dry spell’ can feel like a massive change for the body and mind. Some may feel irritable and antsy, while others will just feel overwhelmingly turned on, with no feasible way to relieve it. However, some people may not feel any different at all – neither missing the sex they … Read more
Knock yourself out! Dr. Scott Walter, a board-certified dermatologist in the Denver area, says you can count on the “cognitive shuffling” mind trick to quickly fall asleep. “It’s a way to rearrange or reorganize your thoughts similar to shuffling a deck of cards — basically, distracting your mind from conscious thought patterns that may keep you … Read more
An Australian dad’s clever idea for trimming his towering hedge has been hailed as the epitome of working smarter, not harder. The clip shared by the man’s daughter on TikTok shows her father using a lawnmower attached to a crane to trim the hedges in his front yard. “I’m visiting my parents and my dad … 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
Sleep is essential and new moms need more of it. “New moms usually manage about 4 to 5 hours of sleep per night, but they really need 7 to 9 hours to feel rested and refreshed,” Dr. Shelby Harris, director of sleep health at Sleepopolis, told The Post. Moms’ mental health Lack of sleep can … Read more
Don’t butcher your self-care routine — visit the butcher instead. A Redditor who goes by Realex3 shared her advice for a DIY face mask she says gives her glowing skin. Their secret? Animal fat from the butcher can be made into something called beef tallow. Tallow is beef fat that is cooked to remove impurities, … Read more
Experiencing a lower-than-ideal sex drive? While the idea of introducing books into the bedroom might not sound so sexy, it could help you unlock your libido. An expert explains how and why you should get your head in the books for a better time between the sheets. Lower sex drives are definitely not fun but extremely common. … Read more
She picked a peck of pickled Dr. Peppers. Pickles have become so pedestrian that foodies are now fermenting their briney cukes in soda pop. A Mississippi mom filmed herself ordering pickles with her Dr. Pepper at a Sonic Drive-In to share a secret drink hack that’s now dividing viewers on social media. “Do y’all like … Read more
He’s choo-choo-choosing his own path. Lasse Stolley, 17, is making international headlines as a German “trainsquatter,” living his life aboard a Deutsche Bahn railcar at the cost of one unlimited annual ticket for approximately $10,000. The homeless teen rides first class while traveling an estimated 600 miles of Germany and Europe daily, per the Daily … Read more
A musician who applied to 65 job openings and failed to get one interview bypassed tech systems with a little-known “dystopian” résumé hack to land three part-time positions. “Did I girl boss too close to the sun and now not only have one, not two, but three part-time jobs? I did,” Cami Petyn told her … Read more
If you’re looking for a diet high in collagen — the world is your oyster, according to a dietitian. Collagen, which makes up 30% of your body’s protein, gives structure to the skin, muscles, bones and connective tissue, according to Cleveland Clinic. Collagen is also found in your organs blood vessels and intestinal lining. The … Read more
Gen Z is glued to press-on nails. The savvy, stylish nails have come in handy for on-the-go young people who desire versatile nail designs — but want to spend less money and fewer hours in a nail salon. Celebrities including Nicki Minaj and Marsai Martin, who avidly wear false nails, have even embraced the do-it-yourself concept and launched … Read more
How do you get a child to sit still in their seat? Stick them to it. Traveling with fidgety kids can be a nightmare for parents. Fortunately, one Minnesota mother Lisa Flom seemingly demonstrated a unique way to get her toddler to sit still on an airplane — by Velcroing them to their seat, as … Read more
Every second counts. Mel Robbins, a best-selling author, personal development coach and motivational speaker, is revealing a simple move that she says will transform you from a chronic procrastinator to a model of productivity. Robbins recommends you invoke “The 5 Second Rule” whenever a task looms and you feel anxious, loafish, or distracted. Start counting … Read more