Mercury retrograde begins this weekend: Hacks to reclaim your power and make the most of November’s astrology

Mercury retrograde begins this weekend: Hacks to reclaim your power and make the most of November’s astrology

Mercury retrograde is here, and contrary to commonly held belief, it doesn’t have to suck. If you’re feeling like a husk of a human being thanks to the demands of being a member of the soulless workforce, you are not alone. With one in four people saying they no longer feel they have a distinct personality outside … Read more

3 zodiac signs receiving the divine gift of the rare Grand Water Trine this week

3 zodiac signs receiving the divine gift of the rare Grand Water Trine this week

A rare and beautiful astrological event is upon us, and we’re all getting dipped in the healing waters. “In October 29th, the cosmos will align in a breathtaking and potent configuration: a Grand Water Trine involving six planets and the mystical North Node of the Moon,” Hong Kong-based certified counselor and award-winning astrologist Letao Wang told … Read more

Are you allergic to fun? How ‘play resistance’ can wreck your mental health — and your 10-minutes-a-day fix

Are you allergic to fun? How ‘play resistance’ can wreck your mental health — and your 10-minutes-a-day fix

Have you traded the freedom of play for the confines of productivity? That bargain may be costing you more than you realize. According to one expert, unstructured play is one of the easiest ways to boost mental health, relieve stress and reconnect with the nourishing influence of our own inner child. “Everyone benefits from playing,” Cas … Read more

I’ve been a dentist for 41 years — 7 rules I have for my children, including a fun Halloween tradition

I’ve been a dentist for 41 years — 7 rules I have for my children, including a fun Halloween tradition

It’s so hard to Reese-ist! The average American eats 3.4 pounds of candy around Halloween every year, with kids consuming 7,000 calories and 3 cups of sugar on the holiday, research shows. Now, a California dentist with decades of experience is sharing his seven rules for protecting his children’s teeth, on Halloween and beyond. The average American … Read more

Do this one thing to prepare for next month’s Mercury retrograde

Do this one thing to prepare for next month’s Mercury retrograde

Beginning October 21, we’ll all be under the influence of Mercury retrograde’s pre-shadow or retroshade. This two-week period is a precursor for the main event of Mercury retrograde, which begins on November 9 in the free-wheeling, free-speaking sign of Sagittarius. “The countdown to chaos is on as mix-ups, misplaced items, and messy energy start creeping in,” … Read more

Viral new coffee hack may transform your morning brew — and has zero sugar or cream

Viral new coffee hack may transform your morning brew — and has zero sugar or cream

Newlyweds found dead days before celebrating their first anniversary as police probe possible murder-suicide: A viral coffee trend is gaining steam, and it could make your morning brew smoother without sugar or cream. The internet’s latest coffee craze doesn’t involve fancy syrups or expensive beans. It just involves a pinch of salt.  Users say the simple addition … Read more

Following this diet tip is the ‘biggest mistake’ if you want to slim down — plus another trend that ‘usually causes weight gain’

Following this diet tip is the ‘biggest mistake’ if you want to slim down — plus another trend that ‘usually causes weight gain’

While we continue to be a nation at war with weight, not all diet advice gives us a competitive edge. In fact, one common hack dished up by dietitians and wellness experts may do more harm than good, and may even contribute to weight gain. A leading weight loss expert told The Post that you … Read more

Couple are saving thousands of dollars a month by traveling the world with their daughter — home has become too expensive

Couple are saving thousands of dollars a month by traveling the world with their daughter — home has become too expensive

This brings new meaning to the term budget travel. Living at home has become so expensive that people are traveling abroad to conserve cash. A UK couple that uprooted their life to embark on a year-long world tour with their six-year-old daughter say the expedition is cheaper than it would have been to stay home. “We’ve budgeted our travel costs to be less than our UK outgoings, traveling midrange, which … Read more

Fed-up gals are now using perfume as ‘man repellent’ to chase away cheating jerks

Fed-up gals are now using perfume as ‘man repellent’ to chase away cheating jerks

It’s scumbag-be-gone.  To steer clear of rotten, stinking cheaters, women worldwide are using perfume as “man repellent,” hoping the fragrant sprays keep philanderers away.  “Do you want to smell so good that men are literally chasing you down the street just to ask what you’re wearing?” Sofya, a NYC-based beauty influencer, asked her nearly 200,000 TikTok … Read more

Brazen thieves are walking into hotels and enjoying complimentary buffet breakfasts — and getting away with it

Brazen thieves are walking into hotels and enjoying complimentary buffet breakfasts — and getting away with it

Call them “cereal” thieves. It’s not just guests who are taking advantage of complimentary hotel breakfasts — growing number of people off the street are purportedly waltzing into the establishments to snag a free meal. Entire Reddit threads full of freeloaders are boasting about stopping by a hotel for a free breakfast without even booking … Read more

What is ‘jet belly’ — and how to ‘milk’ your gas in your plane seat if you need a ‘mid-flight toot’

What is ‘jet belly’ — and how to ‘milk’ your gas in your plane seat if you need a ‘mid-flight toot’

Feeling gassy at 30,000 feet? You’re not flying solo. Whether you’re headed to paradise or jetting off for business, many passengers find themselves battling a different kind of turbulence when their guts revolt midair — leaving them bloated, cramping and desperate for solid ground. To get to the bottom of this phenomenon known as “jet … Read more

5 hacks for managing astrological chaos when Saturn enters Pisces this week

5 hacks for managing astrological chaos when Saturn enters Pisces this week

Saturn, our planet of limits, restrictions, and karmic debts, is moving into Pisces this week, bringing with it a season of high tension and locked horns. Beginning Monday, September 1, Saturn retrograde moves from the hellfires of Aries into the fever dream of Pisces. This is the planet’s last slow dance in the water sign … Read more

You probably pack too much underwear for trips — here’s all you need to take along, according to a travel expert

You probably pack too much underwear for trips — here’s all you need to take along, according to a travel expert

No need to go overboard on underwear. When packing for a trip, nervous travelers are known to pack plenty of items — just in case — yet never get around to using them. Underwear is a clothing item so small that it seems like it won’t take up too much space in your luggage. Kanurisme … Read more

This ‘lazy’ hack first thing in the morning can wake up your brain and body — and could boost your immunity

This ‘lazy’ hack first thing in the morning can wake up your brain and body — and could boost your immunity

Forget snooze buttons and slow starts. One woman swears that adopting a simple, no-cost habit first thing in the morning has “changed her life” — and it only takes a few seconds. “I am a lazy person by nature, I always have been,” Kathryn Smith (@kathhrynsmithh), a surgical athletic trainer, admitted in a recent TikTok. … Read more

The first thing you should do after surgery is not what you’d expect — but an anesthesiologist swears it works

The first thing you should do after surgery is not what you’d expect — but an anesthesiologist swears it works

Chew on this. An anesthesiologist has revealed a surprising hack to make things run a bit smoother after surgery — and by things, we mean your bowels. “Any surgery in your abdomen stops your bowels from working, basically puts them to sleep. That means nausea, bloating, constipation,” said Dr. Myro Figura. It’s not just surgery … Read more

Sorority girls say this Greek tradition gave them the best sleep of their lives — why it worked

Sorority girls say this Greek tradition gave them the best sleep of their lives — why it worked

You may want to rush to try this one out. With the new school year underway for colleges in the South and Midwest, #rushtok has taken over many a TikTok feed — and has some former sorority girls reminiscing about their unusual sleeping arrangements. While “cold rooms” might not look like the most comfortable place … Read more

Olive Garden has a secret dinner hack that customers are shocked to discover: ‘It’s been my dream’

Olive Garden has a secret dinner hack that customers are shocked to discover: ‘It’s been my dream’

Olive Garden fans have discovered a soup-er secret menu hack. OG paisanos have discovered that it’s possible to buy an entire bucket of soup in the restaurant’s four beloved soup varieties — Chicken & Gnocchi, Pasta e Fagioli, Minestrone and Zuppa Toscana. Videos have recently circulated on social media featuring Olive Garden take-out orders that … Read more

5 ways to reduce hair loss without drugs or supplements — and a bad hack that will make your scalp worse

5 ways to reduce hair loss without drugs or supplements — and a bad hack that will make your scalp worse

Is your wallet getting as thin as your hair thanks to pricey pills and potions promising to save your strands? You’re not alone. In the US, more than 80% of men and nearly half of women will face significant hair loss in their lifetime, fueling a multi-billion-dollar industry selling quick fixes that don’t always work. … Read more

I’m 54 and sleep 8 straight hours a night — the top 6 things you need to do for better rest

I’m 54 and sleep 8 straight hours a night — the top 6 things you need to do for better rest

Americans, by and large, are starved for sleep. While seven to nine hours of sleep a night is generally recommended, a survey by US News revealed 58% of us sleep six to seven hours a night, while one in five is only clocking four to five hours of shut-eye. To close that yawning gap, one woman is sharing her … Read more