A rare, fatal disease called SPG50 affects fewer than 100 people in the world — and one of them is Naomi Lockard, a 3-year-old in Colorado. An experimental genetic therapy has shown promise in stopping the disease’s progression — but it is far too expensive for most families to afford. Rebekah Lockard, the girl’s mother, is on … Read more
Picture it — Sicily, this coming August. Sure, the island’s dramatic coastline will be perfect for swimming and sunbathing, but you’ll be sharing some pretty tight real estate with half of Europe, too. Fast forward a few weeks, and the weather is almost nearly as hot and sunny, with a daily average of 80 degrees, but … Read more
If you thought sitting on your butt was bad for you — what these experts have to say may leave you feeling floored. One seated position in particular can benefit your body in multiple ways, experts told The Huffington Post. Sitting cross-legged on the ground can help your mobility and flexibility and can even work … Read more
The first time Marcelle Hutchins sat down to meditate, she put on a guided session, relaxed her shoulders and tried to close her eyes. She lasted two minutes. “I had a deadline, and I thought, ’I don’t know if I can sit still this long,’” said Hutchins, who was working as a radio journalist. At … Read more
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Madonna scolded a fan who wasn’t standing among the cheering crowd during her show Thursday in Los Angeles before realizing they were seated in a wheelchair. The “Like a Virgin” singer performed at the Kia Forum as part of her “Celebration Tour” when she made the embarrassing remark. “What are you doing sitting down over … Read more
Give up a first-class seat — in this economy? Another day, another traveler treating flights like a game of musical chairs in the sky. This time, a woman was labeled “entitled” on social media after allegedly asking a fellow business class passenger to swap seats with her husband — who was assigned to economy class. … Read more
Let’s admit it: We all sit a little too much. Whether it’s working a desk job, lounging on the couch or rotting in bed, being sedentary has become all too commonplace considering its well-documented ill effects — potentially increasing the risk of diseases, such as dementia, and premature death, according to some studies. “Also, if … Read more
A woman asked others to weigh in on a personal drama after she threatened to leave “her sister’s dog at a shelter” because it quickly became too much for her to handle, she shared on social media. In less than 24 hours, more than 1,100 comments and reactions came in on her post. “My sister asked … Read more
They were caught in the jet-stream. A New Zealand couple successfully demanded a refund from Qantas Airways after claiming they sat in a passenger’s urine for a lengthy international flight. “Now we know that we have been sitting in urine for a 10-hour trip,” one of the unidentified travelers, from Wellington, said while describing the … Read more
Adults are sedentary for an average of 9½ hours each day, studies have shown — and all that sitting could be putting people’s heart health at risk. Researchers from the University of College London (UCL) and the University of Sydney found that replacing just a few moments of sitting with any other type of activity — even … Read more
While your cubicle job could be a death sentence, a new study has found ways to offset the negative consequences of sitting all day. The average American spends approximately nine hours sitting while awake, past estimates have shown, which has been linked to an increased risk of developing dementia, obesity, heart disease and even death. … Read more
How’s this for a warm-up? Sitting in a hot tub for 30 minutes could be just as beneficial for health as going for a run, research from Coventry University in the UK has found. “The healing effects of water stretch back centuries, and hot water immersion or hot water healing is practiced for spiritual, mindful … Read more
Take this as your sign to stretch your legs. Working a desk job, lounging in front of the TV or driving long days could increase your dementia risk, a new study suggests. Researchers from the University of Southern California and the University of Arizona found that people who sit down 10 hours or more per day could … Read more
“Barbie” is still making a pretty penny. The fantasy comedy starring Margot Robbie is still partying on its second week in theaters and raked in $29 million on Friday alone, according to IMDB’s Box Office Mojo. The Greta Gerwig-directed flick, which opened on July 21, made more than $200 million at the domestic box office in … Read more
Social media savages think this guy’s a total cheapskate — plane and simple. A bummed-out brunette found herself flying solo on a romantic trip with her husband, who refused to shell out a few extra bucks to be seated next to her on the airplane. And now, online whistleblowers are urging the woman to “divorce” her tightfisted … Read more
ESPN signing Pat McAfee to a huge contract while laying off a bunch of employees has, predictably, not gone over well with the rank and file at the “worldwide leader.” After The Post’s Andrew Marchand first reported last Tuesday that McAfee, 36, was joining the network on a contract that will pay him more than … Read more
They had a problem with this Karen. A travel influencer was mom-shamed for claiming to upgrade her airplane seat to business class while leaving her son behind in economy. Karen “Kay” Akpan, her husband, Sylvester, and their son, Aiden, are a family of “digital nomads” who travel full time, either internationally or in an RV. … Read more
A Delta passenger glued to an episode of “The Office” had no idea his seatmate was none other than famed paper salesman Dwight Schrute himself. Actor Rainn Wilson, 57, who portrayed the socially awkward Dunder Mifflin employee on the hit NBC sitcom, secretly filmed the unsuspecting fellow traveler, People reported. “When the person sitting next … Read more
Don’t mess with Melissa Leong. The MasterChef judge, 41, rose to prominence in mainstream Australian media after debuting on the long-running Ten cooking show in 2020, and was immediately praised by viewers for her warmth with contestants and eloquently worded critiques. And, just two years into her gig, she managed to score TV’s highest honor last year with a Gold Logie nomination. … Read more