The magic number of steps you should actually be getting every day: study

The magic number of steps you should actually be getting every day: study

For once, it might be time to step things down. If it feels impossible to make it to 10,000 steps a day — a guideline that comes not from science but a wildly successful 1960s marketing campaign in Japan, by the way — you’re in luck. New research — published Wednesday in The Lancet Public … Read more

This natural ingredient is ‘lowkey magic’ for your face — it fights acne, moisturizes and helps your skin barrier

This natural ingredient is ‘lowkey magic’ for your face — it fights acne, moisturizes and helps your skin barrier

Here’s the real bee’s knees. Skincare companies might have you believing you need expensive serums and seven-step routines to maintain that youthful glow. But some experts say the real secret to a perfect complexion is hiding in your cupboard. Experts say the real secret to a perfect complexion is hiding in your cupboard. Jacob Lund … Read more

‘Practical Magic’ star reveals they aren’t returning for the sequel: ‘Not in my control’

‘Practical Magic’ star reveals they aren’t returning for the sequel: ‘Not in my control’

Evan Rachel Wood is not returning for “Practical Magic 2.” The actress, 37, shared the news in a message on her Instagram Stories Friday. “I am getting asked about this a lot, so l’ll just clear it up now; I was not asked to come back and be in the #PracticalMagic sequel,” Wood wrote. Evan … Read more

Exclusive | Is this extreme intermittent fasting the key to a long life? The ‘real magic begins around the 36-hour mark’ between meals, says biochemist

Exclusive | Is this extreme intermittent fasting the key to a long life? The ‘real magic begins around the 36-hour mark’ between meals, says biochemist

Intermittent fasting — which involves restricting when you eat, most commonly consuming food within an eight-hour window and fasting for the other 16 hours — is all the rage these days, with celeb fans including Jennifer Aniston, Chris Pratt and Kourtney Kardashian. But some emerging research points to benefits of fasting for an entire day … Read more

My Chinese mom’s timeless health tips — including a ‘magic’ go-to and a plant that helps with cramps, colds, and upset stomachs

My Chinese mom’s timeless health tips — including a ‘magic’ go-to and a plant that helps with cramps, colds, and upset stomachs

Modern health trends come and go, but the real secret to feeling your best may lie in ancient practices you can do right at home. “So many of my wellness roots trace back to my mom’s kitchen. She always believed that food is medicine and that healing starts long before you’re sick,” Lulu Ge, founder … Read more

As Jupiter enters Cancer, expect magic milk and healing waters

As Jupiter enters Cancer, expect magic milk and healing waters

When does Jupiter enter Cancer On June 9, Jupiter, our gas giant planet of luck, abundance, games of chance, and inclinations of excess, will set up his roulette wheel in the breast milk founts of Cancer for the first time in over a decade. The zodiac’s good-timing, dice rolling, drunk uncle will remain in the … Read more

Asian food staple great for heart health — the ‘magic’ is actually what’s grown on it, expert says

Asian food staple great for heart health — the ‘magic’ is actually what’s grown on it, expert says

Rice, rice, baby. Not everyone knows that rice is a whole world that extends far beyond the white or brown on offer at your Chinese local. But there’s one particularly healthy variety that has managed to largely fly under the radar on this side of the pond. Red yeast rice — used in traditional Chinese … Read more

McDonald’s ‘magic’ seasoning revealed by ex-chef and it features just two ingredients

McDonald’s ‘magic’ seasoning revealed by ex-chef and it features just two ingredients

McDonald’s fans are lovin’ their “magical” seasoning — but what’s in it? In response to a question asking how McDonald’s flavors their meat, a former corporate chef at the fast-food chain dished on the secret ingredients. “I am gonna divulge some information for you right now,” Mike Haracz, who worked at the Golden Arches until … Read more

This viral ‘feminine health juice’ supposedly has a ton of benefits — but will it ‘work magic’ for your vagina?

This viral ‘feminine health juice’ supposedly has a ton of benefits — but will it ‘work magic’ for your vagina?

Move over, Sleepy Girl Mocktail. The latest at-home wellness beverage is “feminine health juice” — a colorful, fruity concoction that promises everything from better vaginal odor to fewer infections and even a boost in your sex drive. While cranberries and pineapple make up the base of this juice, you can play around with the ingredients … Read more

This drink can fight aging, promote weight loss, and boost energy, says doc: ‘It’s the magic bullet I was looking for’

This drink can fight aging, promote weight loss, and boost energy, says doc: ‘It’s the magic bullet I was looking for’

Proper hydration is crucial — but what if your glass of water could do more than quench your thirst? There’s a tubocharged drink gaining popularity in the US that proponents say can boost your energy, fight signs of aging and even ward off signs of disease. “This is going to change the world,” Dr. Nicholas … Read more

How ‘A Minecraft Movie’ smashed box office expectations thanks to Gen Alpha: ‘Haven’t seen an audience this hyped’ since ‘Magic Mike’

How ‘A Minecraft Movie’ smashed box office expectations thanks to Gen Alpha: ‘Haven’t seen an audience this hyped’ since ‘Magic Mike’

It’s giving meme-craft.  “A Minecraft Movie” left Hollywood in a state of giddy shock when the final box office numbers for its opening weekend arrived.  The Jack Black-Jason Momoa movie, which has already become the highest grossing movie adaptation of a video game ever, ended up taking home $162.7 million in the US and $150.7 … Read more

Exclusive | Hairs looking at you! ‘Hideous’ braided hair necktie trend celebs and bold fashionistas are loving can’t be stopped: ‘Campy magic’

Exclusive | Hairs looking at you! ‘Hideous’ braided hair necktie trend celebs and bold fashionistas are loving can’t be stopped: ‘Campy magic’

They’re getting it twisted. Daring fashionistas are shelling out big bucks for braided hair neckties from luxe label Schiaparelli — after the designer unveiled the avant-garde add-on in Paris last year. Costing a dizzying $2,300, the controversial couture — that catty critics have called “weird” and “hideous” — is made from nylon tendrils looped together into … Read more

Tiny Brooklyn magic show is one of the hottest tickets in NYC

Tiny Brooklyn magic show is one of the hottest tickets in NYC

Abracadabra, make some magic in brownstone Brooklyn! A new performing arts venue on the border of Cobble Hill and Brooklyn Heights is bringing top tier magicians to the borough — and it’s one hot ticket. Since it opened in mid-October, every show at 69 Atlantic has sold out. The intimate 18-seat venue offers the chance … Read more

JD Vance plays ‘Magic: ‘The Gathering’ — and his favorite card could reveal GOP candidate’s dark political ambitions

JD Vance plays ‘Magic: ‘The Gathering’ — and his favorite card could reveal GOP candidate’s dark political ambitions

JD Vance may have revealed his cards too early in the race. Fans of the fantasy card game “Magic: The Gathering” have discovered Vance’s favorite card, which they believe reveals everything voters need to know about the vice presidential candidate’s values. In a recent interview with Semafor, the Ohio revealed his adolescent obsession with the … Read more

Man chops-up own penis and stores severed parts in jar of snow after eating ‘magic’ mushrooms

Man chops-up own penis and stores severed parts in jar of snow after eating ‘magic’ mushrooms

A man in Austria reportedly amputated his own penis with an axe after ingesting a hefty dose of psychedelic mushrooms. Fortunately, doctors in Austria were able to reattach the severed organ. The patient’s shocking story is the first of its kind, according to PsyPost.org, and now detailed in the Mega Journal of Surgery. The man, … Read more

Superfood ‘slimming’ powder hailed as ‘poor man’s Ozempic’: ‘It’s worked magic’

Superfood ‘slimming’ powder hailed as ‘poor man’s Ozempic’: ‘It’s worked magic’

The girls are getting husky.  Rather than breaking the bank for coveted, costly weight loss jabs, skinny wannabes on a budget are turning to the high-fiber husk of a plant.  And the organic alternative is being hailed as the inexpensive answer to their pesky poundage problems.  Yembe and others online have lauded psyllium husk for its … Read more

Budget-savvy mom shares $7 trick to create magic memories at her daughter’s birthday party

Budget-savvy mom shares  trick to create magic memories at her daughter’s birthday party

A recent post in the Kmart Mums Australia Facebook group showed off a simple but effective way to elevate your child’s next birthday party or sleepover.  The best part is, it definitely won’t break the budget.  The mum shared, “Thank you, Kmart! This treat stand was the perfect addition to my daughter’s movie night/slumber birthday party.  “The girls … Read more

Exclusive | I went to a magic show at Keys and Heels. Here’s why my mind was blown

Exclusive | I went to a magic show at Keys and Heels. Here’s why my mind was blown

Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Tuesdays are usually my least favorite weekday, especially when New York City is alternating between extreme humidity and rainstorms. The weekend just feels like it’s a million years … Read more

Colin Farrell chokes up over son with Angelman syndrome as he launches foundation: ‘He’s magic’

Colin Farrell chokes up over son with Angelman syndrome as he launches foundation: ‘He’s magic’

IRL, Colin Farrell is a superhero.  The Irish actor held back tears while giving insight into his life with his 20-year-old son, James, and opening up about the Colin Farrell Foundation, which aims to provide support for adult children with intellectual disabilities. Farrell created the foundation in honor of James, whom he shares with his … Read more

Moms are taking ‘magic’ mushrooms to manage their parenting stress — but is it safe?

Moms are taking ‘magic’ mushrooms to manage their parenting stress — but is it safe?

Motherhood is a tough job — and now some moms are getting help from an unlikely source. Thousands of mothers are taking microdoses of psychedelic or “magic” mushrooms — officially called psilocybin — to ease their stress and anxiety, according to some reports. On an Instagram account called “Moms On Mushrooms,” which has over 30,000 … Read more