Why Robert Redford announced his retirement — then backtracked: ‘That was a mistake’

Why Robert Redford announced his retirement — then backtracked: ‘That was a mistake’

On Tuesday, Hollywood legend Robert Redford died at age 89.  “Robert Redford passed away on September 16, 2025, at his home at Sundance in the mountains of Utah — the place he loved, surrounded by those he loved,” Rogers & Cowan PMK chief executive Cindi Berger told The Post in a statement.  “He will be … 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

This common mistake can mess with your body’s natural Ozempic hormones — and up your odds of getting diabetes

This common mistake can mess with your body’s natural Ozempic hormones — and up your odds of getting diabetes

Here’s something to chew over. Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions — a large waistline, high triglycerides, high blood pressure, high fasting blood sugar and little “good” cholesterol — that significantly increase the risk of heart disease, stroke and Type 2 diabetes. You need three out of five of those risk factors to be … Read more

Trying to lose weight? This common mealtime mistake could be sabotaging your progress

Trying to lose weight? This common mealtime mistake could be sabotaging your progress

Lifestyle choices impact your weight, but your genes can tip the scales, too. New research suggests that people with a higher risk for obesity may be sabotaging their efforts to slim down by making a simple mealtime mistake.  The good news? Scientists found an easy switch that can help fight back against what’s written in … Read more

Cruise worker reveals major mistake most vacationers make without realizing it: ‘One of the worst things that could happen’

Cruise worker reveals major mistake most vacationers make without realizing it: ‘One of the worst things that could happen’

Always come prepared. Nothing is worse than finally embarking on a cruise ship vacation that you had planned for months — only to get there and make a mistake that could potentially ruin the rest of your trip. Thankfully, expert Alley Kerr, a dancer and singer who has worked on more than 100 cruise ships … Read more

Gerry Turner warns ‘Golden Bachelor’ of serious mistake with controversial age cutoff

Gerry Turner warns ‘Golden Bachelor’ of serious mistake with controversial age cutoff

“Golden Bachelor” alum Gerry Turner is certain the show’s new lead, Mel Owens, will be “cheating himself” if he decides to pursue his controversial plan of cutting contestants who are “60 and over.” “I think it would be unfortunate, and I really think he will have a change of heart in this. I think he will see … Read more

Popular ‘internal shower’ chia seed trend could backfire if you make this one mistake

Popular ‘internal shower’ chia seed trend could backfire if you make this one mistake

Chia seeds are not new to the health food scene, but a new way of eating them has gained popularity online – and experts say one simple mistake can reverse their cleansing benefits. The tiny, crunchy seeds, which expand in liquid overnight to make a breakfast “pudding” or can be sprinkled on yogurt and smoothies, are nutritional powerhouses that … Read more

Woman bamboozled by odd restaurant menu: ‘Minimalist menu, mistake, or millennial confusion??’

Woman bamboozled by odd restaurant menu: ‘Minimalist menu, mistake, or millennial confusion??’

These days, restaurant menus aren’t always as straightforward as you’d like them to be. If you’re eating at a fancy restaurant, chances are you’ll be met with a list of miscellaneous ingredients rather than the name of an actual meal. Or, at a themed restaurant, you’ll have to read out the most insane sentence you’ve ever seen just … Read more

Europeans are shaming American tourists for making this common travel mistake at restaurants

Europeans are shaming American tourists for making this common travel mistake at restaurants

A trio of traveling Americans were just looking to tuck into dinner — but their entrees came with an supersized side portion of European enmity. The table trouble began when TikTokker @black_sherlock made the apparently egregious error of showing up at a restaurant in pretty Porto, Portugal for a 6 p.m. supper — earning the hungry … Read more

This common booking mistake could get you bumped from a flight— but there’s an easy way to avoid it

This common booking mistake could get you bumped from a flight— but there’s an easy way to avoid it

Avoiding this common booking practice can make your air travel process less turbulent. It’s routine for airlines to overbook flights based on historical no-show data, which can ultimately result in some passengers being bumped from the flight. Bumping, or denied boarding, happens when there are more passengers than available seats on the plane. If no … Read more

I’m a pediatric doctor — the risky mistake I’d never let my own kids make and 5 other summer warnings

I’m a pediatric doctor — the risky mistake I’d never let my own kids make and 5 other summer warnings

Soak up the fun! There are many ways kids can have a blast this summer — swimming, playing in the park, fishing and going to the beach are just a few. Unfortunately, summer is also prime time for child injuries and illnesses. Here are six important precautions for keeping kids safe, including one thing I … Read more

This common travel mistake screams ‘tourist’ — and Europeans absolutely hate you for it

This common travel mistake screams ‘tourist’ — and Europeans absolutely hate you for it

Pack light or get dragged. When it comes to traveling abroad, nothing says “I don’t live here” louder than a tourist dragging a jumbo rolling suitcase across ancient cobblestones — like they’re wheeling it through JFK. While exploring a new country should be something to be proud of — culture! carbs! cappuccinos! — travel experts … Read more

Dentist reveals the toothbrushing mistake nearly everyone is making

Dentist reveals the toothbrushing mistake nearly everyone is making

Brushing your teeth is an act we do daily, but it seems many of us may have been doing it wrong this whole time. Functional dentist Dr. Victoria Sampson has made some bold claims about the proper way to brush your teeth, and it’s sent the internet into a spiral. Dr. Sampson appeared on Steven … Read more

Woman left with third-degree burns and unable to walk for a week reveals her major mistake: ‘I’ll never forget this’

Woman left with third-degree burns and unable to walk for a week reveals her major mistake: ‘I’ll never forget this’

Chasing a summer glow? You might want to think twice.  A woman was hospitalized with third-degree burns and left unable to walk for a week after a sunny day spiraled into a nightmare — all because of one disastrous mistake. “I most definitely will never forget this,” Taylor Faith (@.taylorfaith) said in a recent TikTok … Read more

Parents cause teens to be anxious and depressed by making this one common mistake, experts warn

Parents cause teens to be anxious and depressed by making this one common mistake, experts warn

Don’t be a worrying helicopter parent. A new poll revealed that most U.S. parents are wary of letting their teenagers venture out on their own — despite it possibly being detrimental to their personal growth and development. The team at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor surveyed over 1,000 parents across the country with … Read more

A common cooking mistake could be making you break out — it has nothing to do with your diet

A common cooking mistake could be making you break out — it has nothing to do with your diet

If you’ve been blaming your breakouts on dairy, sugar or hormones, it might be time to turn down the heat — in the kitchen, that is. Turns out, a greasy little habit could be wrecking your skin care routine, leaving your complexion looking extra crispy. And no, it’s not about what you’re eating — it’s … Read more

I spent thousands at doctors before I realized my painful symptoms were because of an embarrassing mistake

I spent thousands at doctors before I realized my painful symptoms were because of an embarrassing mistake

Feel the burn. An Australian woman says that she spent a small fortune seeking treatment for painful symptoms, only to realize they were entirely self-inflicted. “If you ever feel embarrassed about anything, ever, just know that I spent hundreds, if not thousands of dollars, going to dermatologists, doctors, getting biopsies, getting tested for a variety … Read more

The dangerous takeout mistake too many New Yorkers make — one that could actually kill you

The dangerous takeout mistake too many New Yorkers make — one that could actually kill you

New Yorkers certainly love their takeout. Supposedly, in NYC, around 45 to-go food searches are made each month per 1,000 residents, according to a study from Betway, originally reported by Time Out. While it’s easier than ever for New Yorkers to snap their fingers and have food delivered to their home — they have to … Read more

Jay Leno admits why he let Jimmy Kimmel humiliate him on his own show: ‘My mistake’

Jay Leno admits why he let Jimmy Kimmel humiliate him on his own show: ‘My mistake’

Jay Leno is looking back at the infamous incident that sparked his long-running feud with Jimmy Kimmel. While appearing on “The Jay Leno Show” in 2010, Kimmel repeatedly took shots at Leno over the notorious “Tonight Show” debacle involving Conan O’Brien.  On Wednesday’s episode of “In Depth With Graham Bensinger,” Leno, 64, shared his regrets … Read more

Watch Dick Van Dyke sing classic ‘Mary Poppins’ song ‘Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious’ without a single mistake at 99

Watch Dick Van Dyke sing classic ‘Mary Poppins’ song ‘Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious’ without a single mistake at 99

And this is how it goes. Hollywood legend Dick Van Dyke, 99, treated a crowd of fans to something special on Sunday when he sang the classic “Mary Poppins” song “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” during an event in Malibu, Calif. Van Dyke first performed the beloved tongue twister tune in 1964 when he starred as the chimney sweep … Read more