The first day of the year is behind us, but what remains in its wake is the insidious pressure to start fresh and commit to change. Yet, according to recent statistics, only 9% of Americans follow through on their New Year’s resolutions. If one week into the first month of the year, you’ve already fallen short … Read more
As Americans kick off the New Year with renewed focus on health, one nutrient is dominating wellness goals nationwide — protein. That’s according to a recent survey of 5,000 Americans, which looked at respondents’ evolving shopping habits and health goals for 2026. Conducted by Talker Research on behalf of Undeniably Dairy, Americans’ top health goal … Read more
It’s that time of year again: Fridges are stocked with fruits and veggies, gyms are full, and millions of people are determined to make this the year they lose weight and build muscle. Getting in shape tops the list of 2026 resolutions, with nearly half of Americans vowing to exercise more next year. But the … Read more
With the New Year comes a chance for a financial reset and more Americans are considering making financial resolutions in 2026 with a focus on short-term savings goals, according to a recent study by Fidelity Investments. Fidelity’s annual study found that 64% of respondents are considering a financial resolution for the new year, an increase … Read more
Happy New Year, one and all. January 2026 begins with Mercury, our planet of plans and words, the mind and the mouth, moving into the paternal dirt of Capricorn. This transit creates an ideal climate for resolutions, commitments and rock steady strategy. Braid your will, your words and you’re bound for glory. On January 3, … Read more
New year, new you… or not quite just yet. Whether your resolution is big — lose weight, hit the gym five days a week, give up sugar — or a bit more manageable — eat more veggies, move more, go to bed earlier — you’ve probably decided today’s the day to get serious. But if … Read more
Welcome to January star seeds! The first breath of the new year is here, and with it an eye towards the future and the immediate state of our tender heart meat. Whether you’re cutting loose a lover or calling in a flame, we have the guiding light of tarot to help carry you forward. In … Read more
New year — same old you? From unrealistic weight-loss goals to quests for the ideal soulmate, New Yorkers are charging into 2026 with all kinds of resolutions and big plans, promising ourselves that this will be our year. Bad news: it probably won’t be. Most of us will give up efforts to change within weeks, … Read more
Forget the ball drop — these New Yorkers will be counting down the miles instead. At midnight, thousands will trade the party scene for pavement, sprinting into 2026 in the annual New York Road Runner’s Midnight Run through Central Park. “I want to think that if I ring in the New Year in this healthy … Read more
Showbiz is getting ready to pop the cork at midnight on Jan. 1. But first allow me to burst their bubble. Like the schlub who pledges to go to the gym more, the entertainment industry could always use some improvement. Here are my New Year’s resolutions for movies, Broadway and TV. “Stranger Things” returned for … Read more
These famous faces are already prepping for 2026. Celebrities are ringing in the new year with goals to spend more time with family, step up their exercise regime, get closer to God — and even compete on “Dancing with the Stars.” Athletes, reality stars, comedians, a celebrity chef — and even the mayor of NYC … Read more
Saving money, exercising more, and getting healthier are Americans’ top New Year’s resolutions heading into 2026, according to a new survey. The poll of 2,000 Americans revealed that only a small group (10%) felt very good about 2025 as a whole, labeling it a “great” year, and most felt less positive about it, saying it … Read more
You’ve heard it all before — you must eat less and move more to lose weight. While cutting calories and joining a gym are popular ways to start the new year, dieters often regain the pounds that they shed because they set unrealistic goals. Before you get in line for the treadmill and hop on … Read more
With the new year comes new swipes — and the fact that this Sunday is the busiest day of the year for online dating makes total sense to these NYC singles. “It’s a little bit of like, ‘I want to make a change in my life. I just spent New Year’s Eve hugging a random … Read more
New year, same old New Yorkers. Only 70% of Empire Staters planned on even attempting a New Year’s resolutions this year, according to a December survey — which also found nearly 80% of the state’s jaded residents don’t believe they could see a resolution through. Out of all the state’s hopefuls, 48% resolved to work … Read more
Love’s a game — here’s how to score a touchdown. Swiping through apps in the hopes of finding a suitable significant other can sometimes seem like throwing up a Hail Mary. But on Jan. 5, hailed the “Super Bowl Sunday” of online dating, singletons in search of a soulmate can suit up, strategize and secure … Read more
More than a third of Americans report making New Year’s resolutions, statistics show, many of which are focused on kicking bad habits. Whether it’s smoking, overeating, drinking excessive alcohol or “doom-scrolling” on social media instead of sleeping, 72% of U.S. adults report having at least one unhealthy behavior, according to data from the United Health … Read more
You’re getting very sleepy… thinking about how much effort it’s going to take to stick to your healthy New Year’s resolutions. But Hollywood hypnotherapist and holistic coach Maria Freeman has shared some tips that will make it easier to eat healthy, move more, lose weight, or whatever else it is you’ve committed to doing in … Read more
A new year is the time to set new goals. Yet studies have shown that most people don’t tend to uphold their New Year’s resolutions much past the first month. In an attempt to reframe the thinking around new year goal-setting, a new wellness trend has popped up online. It’s called the ’Winter Arc.’ There are over 400,000 posts on Instagram … Read more
They’re New Year’s Res-delusions. Come January 1st, everyone seems to binging on brown rice and hitting the gym like David Goggins, in an effort to become a new, so-called better version of themselves. This might seem inspiring at first, but the reality is, experts warn, appearance-based resolutions can not only be unsustainable — they can also … Read more