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
You might want to pick a new posture while seated. Crossing your legs might lead to some major health defects and impact numerous parts of the body, according to the Conversation. In addition to misaligning your hips, crossing legs can also increase risks of blood clots as the flow of blood changes from the motion, … Read more
Get up and move — it’s doctor’s orders. The consequences of sitting for too long have been expounded for years, but a recent study found a simple way to combat the negative impacts being sedentary has on one’s health. Just five minutes of light walking every half hour has been found to offset some of … Read more
Summary: The pioneering “soleus pushup” effectively elevates muscle metabolism for hours, even when sitting. Source: University of Houston From the same mind whose research propelled the notion that “sitting too much is not the same as exercising too little,” comes a groundbreaking discovery set to turn a sedentary lifestyle on its ear: The soleus muscle … Read more
Marc Hamilton, professor of Health and Human Performance at the University of Houston, is pioneering the “soleus pushup” for the calf muscle that is only 1% of your body weight, but can improve the metabolic health in the rest of your body if activated correctly. Credit: University of Houston From the same mind whose research … Read more
Are you an active couch potato? Take this two-question quiz to find out: Did you work out for 30 minutes today? Did you spend the rest of the day staring at your computer and then settle in front of the television at night? If you answered yes to both questions, then you meet the definition … Read more
To stay healthy, doing regular yoga can prove to be a better option. In today’s time, most of the people have neck and shoulder pain due to working hours in front of computer and laptop. In such a situation, yoga can benefit you in these problems. In today’s run-of-the-mill life, we have become careless about … Read more