Stressed adults rely on pacifiers to soothe themselves: ‘I feel a sense of safety from childhood’

Stressed adults rely on pacifiers to soothe themselves: ‘I feel a sense of safety from childhood’

When the going gets tough, the tough … pop in a pacifier? That’s the surprising stress-busting move thousands of young adults in China are making — swapping melatonin and meditation for an adult-sized binky. Once a niche quirk, the silicone soothers are supposedly now big business on Chinese e-commerce giants like Taobao and JD.com, where … Read more

How to make the popular Starbucks ‘Medicine Ball’ tea that fans claim will soothe a cold

How to make the popular Starbucks ‘Medicine Ball’ tea that fans claim will soothe a cold

If you’re feeling a cold coming on but don’t want to wait in line at Starbucks, here’s how to make the popular “Medicine Ball” at home. The “Medicine Ball” — also known as the “Cold Buster” — originated as a secret menu item but became so popular that the chain decided to officially add it … Read more

This hot compress is 32% off and could help soothe your muscle pain

This hot compress is 32% off and could help soothe your muscle pain

Discover startups, services, products and more from our partner StackCommerce. New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Whether it’s the end of leg day at the gym or you’re finally getting off your feet after a long day, a hot compress may be able to make a lot of … Read more