Sephora is about to be as quiet as a library. The beauty retailer is rolling out “Quiet Hours” to all locations after a successful try in 32 of its stores. The inclusive initiative is aimed at anyone who “enjoys a more peaceful and calmer shopping environment,” the company said earlier this month. This means, at … Read more
They’re packing their bags and leaving hustle culture behind. “Gap years,” once taken solely by college grads who yearned for an intentional break between graduation and full-time work to figure out their lives, are being redefined by today’s burned-out Gen Z and millennials, who are desperately seeking an out from the corporate grind. With some … Read more
Hannah Fowles was spiraling. It had been a grueling day at work, and by the time the 22-year-old from Provo, Utah, got home, panic was bubbling in her chest as her thoughts raced and her cheeks flushed red. “I was starting to get super overheated and I couldn’t calm myself down,” Fowles told The Post. … Read more
Americans hoping to unwind on their next trip may want to think twice about where they’re headed. A comparison of all 50 states using 40 indicators of stress — including work, money, family and health factors — found that densely populated states with major metro areas did not top the list, according to a new WalletHub study. … Read more
Dan Greenfield has a lot on his plate. One glance at his calendar and it’s easy to see why. As The Post’s chief of staff, he spends his days racing between meetings, settling office disputes and juggling high-level projects far above my pay grade as a wellness reporter. “I’ve been stressed my entire adult life,” … Read more
Jose Cruz is delivering the change he wants to see in the world — one hug at a time. The bear of a Brooklynite is the mastermind behind the one-man “World Needs Love Tour,” a viral mission to spread kindness and support to New Yorkers — something he knows the greatest city in the world could use … Read more
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
In need of an ink-tervention? If you’re struggling to process your emotions, manage stress or gain clarity, you may want to get on the write track. Shawna Thibodeau, a Toronto-area mental health nurse turned spiritual mentor, suggests release journaling as a healthy outlet for expressing difficult feelings. Meditation teacher Shawna Thibodeau wrote a book, “The … Read more
Just beat it. A new study seems to confirm what most of us already knew deep down in our throbbing loins — sexual pleasure is a boon for body and mind. Resisting the urge to chase the big O turns out to be a big N-O for body and mind, a new study revealed. New Africa … Read more
It’s a recession in affection. Money problems used to just ruin weekends and credit scores — now they’re ruining date nights, libido, and long-term relationships. According to a recent ZipHealth survey, one in four Americans (26%) say they’re too stressed about money to have sex. Finance issues are becoming foreplay’s biggest mood killer. A shocking … Read more
An airline passenger traveling from Los Angeles to Cancun, Mexico, took to social media to share the way a flight crew handled a recent incident of a person vaping while on board. Posted in the “r/AlaskaAirlines” Reddit forum, the post was titled, “Vaper on LAX-CUN Flight 4/18/25.” The user wrote, “So on Flight 1340 this morning, ‘a … Read more
You lose some, you win some. With the stock market taking investors on a roller-coaster ride, one New York restaurant is providing comfort amid the chaos — offering customers discounts based on their financial losses. The War Room Tavern in Albany — a favorite of Empire State politicos and located just steps from the State Capitol … Read more
Like many of you, I’ve found parenting incredibly difficult. When I had my first daughter back in 2010, I experienced severe postnatal depression, something common in Australia, where one in five women face PND. While I love my kids dearly, I don’t love mothering. It’s hard every day. “I’m not ready to be a parent of a teen” I’d assumed … Read more
Even chatbots get the blues. According to a new study, OpenAI’s artificial intelligence tool ChatGPT shows signs of anxiety when its users share “traumatic narratives” about crime, war or car accidents. And when chatbots get stressed out, they are less likely to be useful in therapeutic settings with people. The bot’s anxiety levels can be … Read more
Just in time for the holidays, some heart-warming news. Flavanol-rich cocoa and green tea can protect your cardiovascular system against stress even after you eat fatty junk food, a new study finds. “We know that when people are stressed, they tend to gravitate towards high-fat foods,” said lead study author Catarina Rendeiro, an assistant professor … Read more
How are women today approaching aging? According to a new survey, almost half of women (47%) express that aging causes them stress. A survey of 2,000 American women split evenly by generation revealed that Gen Z (56%) and millennials (57%) are more stressed about getting older than Gen X (46%) and baby boomers (31%). In … Read more
For years, Laura Rhodes-Levin, a licensed marriage and family therapist, has been trying to get the message out that engaging your five senses can help you lower your work stress. “I am always telling my patients: ‘Come to your senses,’” she said. As the founder of the Missing Peace Center for Anxiety in Agoura Hills, … Read more
Will someone check on Ben Affleck? “The Accountant” actor, 52, looked downright miserable for movie night with his child Seraphina, 15, breaking cover after Jennifer Lopez requested to ditch his famous last name in their ongoing divorce. Affleck appeared stressed, clinging to his cellphone while escorting his teenager and several friends to an AMC movie … Read more
Meet the 2024 Paris Olympics’ MVP: Most Valuable Puppy. Beacon, a 4-year-old golden retriever, has played an important role in this year’s Olympics as a therapy dog for Team USA’s Gymnastics team. The pup has accompanied the team made up of Olympic su-paw-stars, including Simon Biles, Suni Lee, Jordan Chiles, Jade Carey and Hezly Rivera, … Read more
MADISON, N.J. (AP) — The place where Finlee lives is nice enough: It’s clean, they feed and care for him well and there are always people to pet and scratch him. But it’s still an animal shelter in New Jersey. Beyond its walls, however, is a big, wide, wonderful world full of unexplained, unexplored smells, … Read more