You might not turn into a pumpkin, but at midnight, your brain could be undergoing a dramatic transformation. Some researchers call it “Mind After Midnight.” They believe that not getting to bed has effects long before you’re drowsy at work the next day. In the dark of night, your brain changes to become more impulsive, … Read more
Instead of foreplay, Gen Z has wordplay. A Zoomer’s quest for romance is tangled up in sky-high expectations, wallet-busting dates, scarce sex and enough ridiculous dating lingo to require its own dictionary, a relationship psychologist told The Post. “But most of it is just something recycled with a new label,” said Dr. Orion Taraban, who … Read more
While it may seem like everyone from your boss to your ex-boyfriend is a flagrant narcissist, an expert is sharing what separates the insufferable from the clinical — and how to neuter their nefarious influence. “95% of my patients are the victims of narcissistic abuse and trauma,” Dr. Susan Spicer, a licensed clinical psychologist, neuropsychology … Read more
My Dad likes to remind me that wherever you go, you’re packing yourself. But increasingly hotels are looking to unpack you — and send you home calmer, happier or more connected to yourself. In the quaint colonial city of Marinilla, Colombia, Brian Schon designed tranquility into the heart of his Cannúa Lodge. Plans called for … Read more
It’s an age-old question: How much of the differences between the way men and women behave are a result of nature, and how much is nurture? A new study could shed more light on this. It shows different behavior between newborn boys and girls could appear just hours after birth. Researchers from the University of … Read more
Your dinner date may be doing more than keeping you company — they might also be keeping your blood sugar in check. A new study suggests that simply eating with your sweetheart helps soften the effects of a sugar high and the unpleasant, inevitable crash — and mitigate the longterm health consequences of repeated spikes. … Read more
Some couples will do just about anything to keep their relationships alive — even if it means banishing each other from the dinner table. Welcome to the era of the “food divorce,” where otherwise happy couples eat separately, even when living in the same house. “A food divorce is when two people who live together … Read more
Some problems can cause trouble working in the boardroom and in the bedroom. Erectile dysfunction affects millions — and while it was once thought of as an older man’s issue, it’s becoming increasingly common in younger men, too. While there are many causes of ED — including underlying health issues — new research had found that … Read more
“Just let it out.” It’s a line I’ve heard from my father more times than I can count, usually as I scrunch up my face, squeeze my eyes shut and clamp my nose, producing little more than a pathetic squeak as I desperately try to stifle a sneeze. Easy for him to say. When my … Read more
Growing up in a small midwestern town in the 1980s, Cassie Blakely learned to mask her symptoms early. She’d ask the teacher to help sharpen pencils so she didn’t have to finish a task. She learned that winning people over could be a superpower, especially when she struggled academically. It took decades before Blakely was … Read more
Are you guilty of filling up your phone with photos or screenshots of information you hope to call on later — only to never look at it again? We certainly intend to go back to try that recipe, or try to find that product at the store. Instead, the image is banished to the digital … Read more
Family estrangement has become increasingly common in the US — but experts stress that reconciliation may still be possible after relatives have cut ties. A 2025 YouGov poll found that 38% of US adults were estranged from at least one close family member, including 16% who were estranged from a parent and 10% from a child. … Read more
Everyone’s worried AI will take their job. Europe is more concerned it could take a toll on our health. While the US still lacks comprehensive federal rules governing artificial intelligence, the European Union is rolling out sweeping regulations this week designed to protect people from AI systems that manipulate, exploit or harm users. The EU … Read more
The kids are not okay — and they know exactly who to blame. According to new research, Gen Z is increasingly blaming their parents for their failures — subsequently choosing to go “no-contact” with not-so-loved ones as a survival strategy. The generation known for heightened anxiety, rigorous standards, hatred for happy hours and a deep love of … Read more
Great news for Page Six fans: Gossiping may give you an evolutionary advantage, research suggests. Next time you start worrying that it’s somehow unbecoming to dish on the details of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding — or a juicy rumor about a colleague — know that researchers in Poland found that indulging in a bit … Read more
Owing to Hollywood and horrific headlines, the word psychopath conjures images of crime scenes, violent killers, and dead-eyed bros. Anyone familiar with the name Patrick Bateman has an idea of what a psycho might be like. However, a leading expert tells The Post that psychopaths are more likely to be armed with charm, making them … Read more
“My neighbor tiled my roof for free. He said it was on the house.” While that dad joke might elicit a heavy sigh from family members, experts say a silly pun can alter internal body chemistry and lower stress, potentially providing real health benefits. Dad jokes are uniquely distinguished by their structure, content and comedic devices, according … Read more
Sometimes, seeing isn’t believing. Across the country, Americans are losing weight faster than ever thanks to blockbuster obesity drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound, with roughly one in eight US adults now turning to GLP-1s to slim down. But for some users, the dramatic physical changes come with an unexpected psychological twist. Users of GLP-1 drugs … Read more
Are you unwittingly creating a monster? An expert has shared three key ways you can reduce the likelihood of your child turning into a narcissist, a term typically applied to someone whose sense of self hinges on being seen as superior, special or entitled. Licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Shahrzad Jalali told The Post that while narcissistic tendencies … Read more
Many highly independent adults may be masking this serious form of trauma, and their children could be paying the price. While “cereal for breakfast” and “latchkey” kids are often celebrated for their self-reliance, as these kids age into adulthood, particularly parenthood, serious issues can surface. When parents are emotionally unavailable, a child’s independence is not … Read more