Inhale and count to five. Now exhale, while doing the same. Feeling sleepy yet? A social media-savvy Maryland M.D. revealed to his 2.2 million TikTok followers that this simple breathing exercise is the number one way to fall asleep faster after a long and stressful day. Dr. Kunal Sood, a prolific poster on subjects ranging … Read more
“Tell me you’re middle-aged without telling me you’re middle-aged,” Sally Hepworth begins her now-viral Instagram post. She’s speaking about her revolutionary new laundry system, something that has both surprised her – “I have never been particularly good at domestic chores” – and her followers, who can’t seem to work out if they love it or … Read more
You’re going to want to sit down for this one. A study, published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, found that isometric exercises may help reduce blood pressure more effectively than other type of exercise. Isometric exercises are low-impact exercises that work to build muscular strength and endurance as the muscles tighten or contract while being … Read more
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. Listen up “Sk8er Bois” and “Girlfriends.” Avril Lavigne just announced her massive summer 2024 ‘Greatest Hits Tour’ featuring special guests Simple Plan, All Time Low, Girlfriends and Royal … Read more
It’s time to go to sweep. Research has shown that snoring can worsen in the winter — now, a sleep expert is sharing a 30-second tongue exercise he says will help you (and everyone around you) catch better ZZZs. Snoring is caused by air squeezing through a narrow or obstructed airway, and it can be … Read more
The simple act of making a phone call has emerged as one of Gen Z’s greatest weaknesses. With phones being so easily accessible and attached to almost every young person’s hand, you might expect Gen Z to be able to perform one of the most mundane tasks – picking up the phone and dialling. Unfortunately … Read more
A young Australian woman has opened up about how her friend’s skin cancer scare led to a chilling discovery. Sydney influencer Katrina Chan, 30, had put off getting her skin checked for years due to the cost. But she was pushed to get assessed after her friend Stephanie Adams, 29, discovered a questionable-looking mole on her … Read more
Most of us could learn a thing or two about being better air passengers — fresh evidence of bad behavior in the increasingly unfriendly skies is now delivered daily, if not hourly, to our social media feeds and news sources. How about this for a simple way to end the nonstop inflight insanity — everyone be … Read more
No need to be cracked and chapped. A self-care influencer named Angie, who runs @cosywithangie on TikTok, revealed a cost-friendly lip-care hack to prevent chapped winter smackers. “[Here’s] how to not have dry lips this winter without spending a ton of money on expensive lip masks and scrubs,” she shared in the clip with 1.2 million views. … Read more
Don’t tire yourself out by scrubbing your dirty sneakers — take ’em to a car wash instead. “Washing ur white shoes on the car wash 1000/10,” Reyna Montalvo captioned a September TikTok that showed her spraying the white canvas shoes she was wearing before turning the nozzle to a black truck. Montalvo is not alone … Read more
How old are you, really? New research finds that not all body parts necessarily age in unison — and that when certain organs advance more quickly than others, it can present a significant health concern. Scientists at Stanford Medicine found that 1 in 5 adults over the age of 50 are prone to having one anatomical … Read more
Zillennials — old enough to occasionally find themselves lumped in with their avocado toast-loving elders, young enough that they get asked to explain TikTok at work — need wonder no more which generation they actually belong to. And it’s all thanks to — surprise! — a viral TikTok video, posted by user @ludknee, where she … Read more
Parents need to stick together. Some moms have discovered the simple secret to an enjoyable trip with a toddler: Painter’s tape. “I swear to you. It’s great on the plane but also on vacation,” Canadian photographer, creator and mom of two Nichola Knox wrote on Instagram last month. “Label the kid’s cups, a bandaid for … Read more
Drop your energy costs like they’re hot. With tumbling temperatures comes — like snow and Santa Claus — a sometimes steep rise in the heating bill. But with a little ingenuity, experts say, anybody can stretch their winter dollar further, keeping the house warm and your bank account from draining out entirely — no move to … Read more
Thanksgiving is a time of gathering, and gathering means people, and people — particularly close friends and family — can often mean stress. But there are faster and healthier ways to relax than emotionally eating leftover pie, or downing one too many hard ciders — eesearch suggests that the simple acts of chewing gum or humming, perhaps … Read more
Workers aren’t lovin’ it. A McDonald’s burger slinger recently grabbed the internet’s attention by sharing an efficient tactic that ensures customers of the Golden Arches receive fresh french fries, every single time — a move that makes employees furious. “If you go to McDonald’s and ask for no salt on your fries just to get … Read more
Let’s face it – avocados turn mushy faster than cost-of-living prices climb. Yes, they’re delicious, but nursing them until they’re at the perfect level of ripeness is a delicate dance. And with fruit and veggie prices on the rise, we really can’t afford to be chucking those bad boys in the bin a few days … Read more
Don’t try to wing it. Credit card points expert Jess Bohorquez, known as @PointsByJ on TikTok, is revealing a plane and simple hack to save money when booking flights. “This is my myth-busting tip of the day,” the Chicago-based content creator says in a TikTok posted Monday that has taken off with more than 8,000 views. “If you want … Read more
You may not know her name but reality TV star Lucy Watson is making waves across social media. The former Made in Chelsea star and her husband, James Dunmore, shared their excitement about expecting their first child. But what truly made headlines was Lucy’s revelation during a Q&A session with her followers: she’s planning to … Read more
Everlasting berries. A woman revealed a simple hack to make fresh strawberries last up to three weeks — but people are divided if it works or not. “I’m lucky if I get them to last five days before they start to turn when I buy them. I don’t know who else knows this trick, but … Read more