Exclusive | My ‘panic attacks’ turned out to be much more serious — I needed brain surgery at 24 to fix it

Exclusive | My ‘panic attacks’ turned out to be much more serious — I needed brain surgery at 24 to fix it

Something odd was happening to Arielle Hoffman. It was December 2016, and the aspiring actress was mid-shift at a Manhattan brunch spot when she was struck by a strange sensation. Moments later, she realized she’d wet herself — and a slice of time had disappeared. “It was almost as if somebody skipped ahead 30 seconds … Read more

Exclusive | Hollywood’s facialists to the stars dish on their A-list clients — and the hoops they jump through to prep them for the Oscars: ‘She needed a lot’

Exclusive | Hollywood’s facialists to the stars dish on their A-list clients — and the hoops they jump through to prep them for the Oscars: ‘She needed a lot’

Cynthia Marie Franco was finally able to catch her breath as she frantically ran into her private spa studio in the Hollywood Hills, after finishing a lengthy facial at a top actor’s home, which backed up her tight schedule. “I’m coming in here like a whirlwind,” a frazzled Franco told The Post. “She needed a … Read more

Drake Maye’s wife gives inside look at tropical vacation after Super Bowl loss in new pics: ‘Much needed sunshine’

Drake Maye’s wife gives inside look at tropical vacation after Super Bowl loss in new pics: ‘Much needed sunshine’

Patriots quarterback Drake Maye’s wife, Ann Michael, shared some behind the scenes of their recent vacation in Hawaii, including a brand new food review he filmed for the influencer. Ann Michael shared a carousel of Instagram photos that showed the couple posing together nearby the ocean. “Much needed sunshine💛,” the Pilates instructor captioned her post, … Read more

The NBA desperately needed this All-Star Game moment: Bill Simmons

The NBA desperately needed this All-Star Game moment: Bill Simmons

For a league taking L’s left and right this past week, at least the NBA can say they saved the All-Star Game. A contest that had been mostly a disaster for roughly two decades received a much-needed facelift when it split USA players from the rest of the world into teams, who then played a … Read more

Homeless Tylor Chase hospitalized on Christmas Day: ‘We finally got Tylor the help he needed’

Homeless Tylor Chase hospitalized on Christmas Day: ‘We finally got Tylor the help he needed’

Troubled former Nickelodeon star Tylor Chase was hospitalized on Christmas Day for a three-day detox, according to a family helper who said the homeless addict’s “future is looking bright.” “We finally got Tylor the help he needed,” influencer Jacob ‘Jake’ Harris, who was called in to help by the former actor’s worried dad, said in … Read more

Exclusive | I needed a wardrobe makeover — could an AI ‘stylist’ save me?

Exclusive | I needed a wardrobe makeover — could an AI ‘stylist’ save me?

It’s one of the most annoying dilemmas women face — wanting to look stylish at work, on weekends and on nights out, but getting stuck in a rut. At the same time, finding the budget for standout pieces — or the hours to hunt online for clothes that actually flatter your shape — can feel … Read more

Needed medical treatments paused after gov’t shutdown disrupts telehealth program

Needed medical treatments paused after gov’t shutdown disrupts telehealth program

MINOOKA, Ill. — Bill Swick has a rare degenerative brain disease that inhibits his mobility and speech. Instead of the hassle of traveling an hour to a clinic in downtown Chicago to visit a speech therapist, he has benefited from virtual appointments from the comfort of his home. But Swick, 53, hasn’t had access to those appointments … Read more

This is the salary needed to live comfortably in New York City — and it will shock you

This is the salary needed to live comfortably in New York City — and it will shock you

Big Apple, big paycheck. New York City singles need to earn a sizable $184,420 per year to live comfortably, new research has revealed. GOBankingRates analyzed data from the 2024 U.S. Census American Community Survey, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and other organizations to determine the annual salaries needed to enjoy life in America’s 50 biggest … Read more

Exclusive | Meet the Americans priced out of prescription drugs — they’re hoping Trump’s new plan is the ‘beginning’ of the help needed

Exclusive | Meet the Americans priced out of prescription drugs — they’re hoping Trump’s new plan is the ‘beginning’ of the help needed

Critical care nurse Janet Kerrigan was stunned to discover in 2011 that she had multiple myeloma, an incurable blood cancer, and she only had a year or two to live. A crucial stem cell transplant in 2012 prolonged her life — but her private insurance carrier stuck her with 20% of the nearly million-dollar tab. … Read more

Prevent ‘tech neck’ with this simple exercise — no equipment needed

Prevent ‘tech neck’ with this simple exercise — no equipment needed

iPhone, therefore iHunch. “Tech neck,” the “TikTok tilt,” “scrolliosis” or the “Silicon slump” — there are many ways to describe the pain, stiffness and discomfort that results from repeatedly bending your head forward to look at your phone. Tech neck is when you hold your head in a downward, forward-flexed position while looking at your … Read more

US Olympic legend Greg Louganis sells his medals, home to start a new life abroad: ‘I needed the money’

US Olympic legend Greg Louganis sells his medals, home to start a new life abroad: ‘I needed the money’

He is making his boldest leap yet. US Olympic legend Greg Louganis has parted with his California home and three of his cherished Olympic medals to launch a bold new chapter of life abroad. The diving icon, 65, who is widely acclaimed as possibly the greatest diver in history, revealed that he “needed the money” from … Read more

Beloved Disney World ride reopening announced — and fans are overjoyed: ‘This is what I needed to hear’

Beloved Disney World ride reopening announced — and fans are overjoyed: ‘This is what I needed to hear’

Disney fans, start your engines! A recent wave of closures, changes and cancellations at Disney World has drawn plenty of ire from longtime visitors, but the amusement park’s latest announcement has given Disney devotees something to be excited about. On Monday, June 16, Walt Disney World revealed that Test Track, a fan-favorite Epcot ride, is … Read more

If you’re not sure whether you’re hot, ask ChatGPT — because it’s brutally honest: ‘I guess I needed to hear it’

If you’re not sure whether you’re hot, ask ChatGPT — because it’s brutally honest: ‘I guess I needed to hear it’

Hot or not — ask a bot! Since ChatGPT’s launch in 2022, it’s helped users write emails, resumes and meal plans — and now, glow-up guides. From analyzing photos to recommending specific products, some users say the bot has become their brutally honest beauty coach, according to the Washington Post. ChatGPT is giving users straight … Read more

Michael Imperioli reveals the hilarious reason why this ‘Sopranos’ scene needed 12 takes

Michael Imperioli reveals the hilarious reason why this ‘Sopranos’ scene needed 12 takes

He couldn’t fuhgeddabout this scene. Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa, who both starred on “The Sopranos,” looked back at their time on the drama in an interview published Tuesday. Imperioli, 59, reminisced on shooting Season 3 Episode 2, titled “Proshai, Livushka,” in which the family heads back to the house after Livia Soprano’s funeral. The … Read more

Burnt-out employees are taking mental health leaves – here are some ways to approach a needed break

Burnt-out employees are taking mental health leaves – here are some ways to approach a needed break

Her first panic attack came at a company-wide meeting, right before her scheduled presentation. Carolina Lasso had given many similar talks about her marketing team’s accomplishments. When her name was called this time, she couldn’t speak. “I felt a knot in my throat,” Lasso said. “My head, it felt like it was inside a bubble. I couldn’t … Read more

Orphaned baby walrus rescued in Alaska needed cuddles to survive — now she’s melting hearts at her new home in Florida

Orphaned baby walrus rescued in Alaska needed cuddles to survive — now she’s melting hearts at her new home in Florida

Moo Deng is so last year. The newest cutie-patootie warming up to steal the social media spotlight is a rare orphaned Pacific walrus calf named Ukiaq — affectionately called “Uki” — rescued from the Arctic Ocean after being abandoned by her herd. The brave girl was just weeks old when she was found dehydrated, malnourished … Read more

‘World’s smallest pacemaker’ is implanted with a syringe and dissolves when it’s no longer needed

‘World’s smallest pacemaker’ is implanted with a syringe and dissolves when it’s no longer needed

The world’s tiniest pacemaker — smaller than a grain of rice — could help save babies born with heart defects, say scientists. The miniature device can be inserted with a syringe and dissolves after it’s no longer needed. Although it can work with hearts of all sizes, the engineers who created it at Northwestern University … Read more

I’m a better grandma to my daughter’s kids — why I’m not needed as much after my daughter-in-law gave birth

I’m a better grandma to my daughter’s kids — why I’m not needed as much after my daughter-in-law gave birth

There’s no joy quite like being a grandparent.  For grandmother Candi, being a hands-on, loving grandma is her goal. However, she’s learning it looks different depending on which of her children she’s supporting. “There’s a difference when your daughter gives birth to your grandchild than when your daughter-in-law does,” she explains.  “It’s definitely not as needed” Taking to TikTok, Candi shared her … Read more

I had a full-body MRI for fun — I found out I had a 1 in 3 chance of dying and needed an organ removed

I had a full-body MRI for fun — I found out I had a 1 in 3 chance of dying and needed an organ removed

What was supposed to be a preventive scan turned into a nightmare for a young mother when it revealed a “ticking time bomb” lurking in her body. “I had a full-body MRI just for fun. No symptoms whatsoever,” Sarah Blackburn shared in a viral TikTok, recounting her shocking experience earlier this year after getting a … Read more

Ozempic-friendly foods hit market as industry rushes to capitalize — but are they actually needed?

Ozempic-friendly foods hit market as industry rushes to capitalize — but are they actually needed?

They’re not biting. As Ozempic and other GLP-1 drugs change the way America eats, food manufacturers are trying to whip themselves up a forkful of the action — with heavies like Conagra Brands and Nestlé announcing new diet-compatible product lines in recent months. So far, however, nutrition experts seem unimpressed — with some saying that the processed … Read more