Go your own way: ‘Significant’ new research reveals surprising fact about how humans walk

Go your own way:  ‘Significant’ new research reveals surprising fact about how humans walk

Left to your own devices? Turns out you’ll probably go left. Whether you’re going for a stroll around the neighborhood while on the phone or killing time before your train arrives, odds are you’re unconsciously veering the same way as just about everyone else. A new study says humans instinctively drift left, or counterclockwise, when … Read more

Erewhon launches smoothie collab with surprising household goods company — and it’s anything but trashy

Erewhon launches smoothie collab with surprising household goods company — and it’s anything but trashy

If you thought you’d seen it all at California upscale wellness mecca Erewhon — the upscale grocery chain famous for turning pricey smoothies into ultimate status symbols — think again. The newest addition to the tonic bar just launched, and this one isn’t tied to an influencer or Hollywood star. Starting today, Angelenos can sip … Read more

This new supplement boasts gut health benefits, but also has these surprising perks

This new supplement boasts gut health benefits, but also has these surprising perks

New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. In the world of wellness, gut health is the new black. According to Current Research in Food Science, the global gut-health-related market  (yes, that’s actually a thing) is projected to exceed $32 billion by … Read more

Alton Brown reveals a surprising childhood treat he’d include in his ideal final meal

Alton Brown reveals a surprising childhood treat he’d include in his ideal final meal

Alton Brown recently opened up about the one snack he says transports him back to childhood. The “Good Eats” star recently appeared on an episode of Mythical Kitchen’s “Last Meals,” a podcast in which celebrity guests discuss the meal they’d choose and reflect on the moments that shaped their lives. Brown said his ideal final feast would … Read more

Dad jokes may be good for your brain in one surprising way, experts say

Dad jokes may be good for your brain in one surprising way, experts say

“My neighbor tiled my roof for free. He said it was on the house.” While that dad joke might elicit a heavy sigh from family members, experts say a silly pun can alter internal body chemistry and lower stress, potentially providing real health benefits. Dad jokes are uniquely distinguished by their structure, content and comedic devices, according … Read more

The world’s most beautiful airports revealed — and two surprising US hubs made the list

The world’s most beautiful airports revealed — and two surprising US hubs made the list

These passengers are flying high-falutin’. Prix Versailles has unveiled its list of seven of the world’s most beautiful airports of 2026. The list was put together by Prix Versailles, a series of architectural competitions for airports, campuses, museums and other accomplishments, based on airports that exhibit extraordinary, distinctive architecture.  The awards were given with sustainability … Read more

Scientists reveal surprising brain benefit of laughter: ‘It’s a mental workout’

Scientists reveal surprising brain benefit of laughter: ‘It’s a mental workout’

The old saying that laughter is the best medicine may be true, according to new research that suggests it is also a vital catalyst for children’s development. Laughter and play are fundamental to healthy brain growth, emotional well-being and social bonding, according to Jacqueline Harding, Ph.D., an early childhood expert at Middlesex University in London. In her book, “The … Read more

Drinking alcohol may influence cravings for certain foods in a surprising way, study suggests

Drinking alcohol may influence cravings for certain foods in a surprising way, study suggests

If you find yourself reaching for a bag of chips after a few drinks, hormones may be partly to blame. Researchers suggest they can influence food cravings and may contribute to significant overeating. Studies examining how alcohol affects people’s eating habits have produced inconsistent results, University of Sydney researchers reported in Obesity Reviews. Alcohol on its … Read more

Costco customers are splurging in surprising ways — with a 50% jump in sales on self-care and luxury goods

Costco customers are splurging in surprising ways — with a 50% jump in sales on self-care and luxury goods

Costco shoppers aren’t sweating high prices. They’re sweating in home saunas.  Inflation, international warfare and sociopolitical in-fighting across the US, apparently, cannot hold a candle to self-indulgence as sales on personal care products such as perfume, jewelry, saunas, makeup and massage chairs recently skyrocketed amid the economic crisis, per Costco Chief Financial Officer, Gary Millerchip.  … Read more

Fertility problems? Surprising issue in your mouth could be to blame

Fertility problems? Surprising issue in your mouth could be to blame

Talk about an oral fixation. Much of conception is out of our control and can simply come down to age or the number of eggs a woman produces. But some lifestyle habits could play a surprisingly big role in helping or hurting fertility, including one that’s right in front of your face — or more … Read more

Surprising solo activity might be the key to being less lonely

Surprising solo activity might be the key to being less lonely

Being alone doesn’t have to mean feeling lonely. A loneliness epidemic has been hitting adults hard, with Gen Z and millennial men feeling the effects of isolation the most. A study out of Norway has found a potential solution, but it’s a bit counterintuitive. While Gen Z and millennials are facing a loneliness epidemic, one … Read more

Amputation rates are on the rise — especially among a surprising at-risk population

Amputation rates are on the rise — especially among a surprising at-risk population

An alarming shift is emerging in US hospitals. A new study has revealed a disturbing rise in life-altering amputations nationwide, with one unexpected at-risk population seeing a particularly sharp increase in recent years. Even more concerning, those cases tended to be more severe, often involving loss of an arm or the upper leg above the … Read more

Former Navy SEAL has some surprising advice for parents

Former Navy SEAL has some surprising advice for parents

A former Navy SEAL and elite sniper instructor, Brandon Webb has jumped out of planes, raced cars, seen combat in Afghanistan and the Middle East, and trained people to shoot to kill. A bestselling author, he’s written about his exploits in books such as “Mastering Fear: A Navy SEAL’s Guide” and “The Killing School: Inside … Read more

Exclusive | The one surprising rule divorce attorneys swear by on the third date

Exclusive | The one surprising rule divorce attorneys swear by on the third date

Every person who’s married technically has a prenup — either written by the government in the form of a marriage license, or by the two people who chose each other out of the other 8 billion people in the world. And one expert believes a conversation about having a prenup could and should take place … Read more

Spirit Airlines customers can redeem unused loyalty points for a surprising edible freebie

Spirit Airlines customers can redeem unused loyalty points for a surprising edible freebie

Spirit Airlines passengers were feeling anything but lifted following the company’s abrupt shutdown on Saturday. But thanks to Papa John’s, grounded passengers have a reason to stay home… and order in. The now-defunct airline’s loyalty members are being offered a consolation tasty prize: free pizza. On Friday, Papa John’s announced a new promotion, “Skies to … Read more

The surprising drug that may soon be used to treat panic disorder — and works like a heavy-duty benzo

The surprising drug that may soon be used to treat panic disorder — and works like a heavy-duty benzo

This surprising discovery may hold the key to calmer nerves. A new study out of Brazil found that a low dose of a common antibiotic, typically used to treat acne, rosacea and a range of bacterial infections, could also help people living with panic disorder. The findings suggest the drug might one day offer an … Read more

A surprising sunscreen booster may be hiding at your favorite bar

A surprising sunscreen booster may be hiding at your favorite bar

Something exciting is brewing in the skincare world. A new study suggests that a byproduct of beer production could make sunscreens more effective at blocking harmful ultraviolet B rays, which are responsible for sunburns. The finding could be significant, as studies have shown that many products on store shelves don’t deliver the level of protection … Read more

Illuminating research reveals the surprising way people become narcissists — and whether it’s reversible

Illuminating research reveals the surprising way people become narcissists — and whether it’s reversible

It seems that a—holes are born, not made. Groundbreaking data suggest that narcissism may be determined more by people’s genes than their environment, as is popularly believed, per a study in the journal Social Psychological and Personality Science. “We found that parents’ and children’s narcissism scores were correlated, but this association was entirely genetically driven,” … Read more

LeBron James gives surprising answer when comparing himself to Michael Jordan

LeBron James gives surprising answer when comparing himself to Michael Jordan

LeBron James has finally weighed in on how he believes his game stacks up with Michael Jordan. And his take might surprise some of his fans. During a recent interview with ESPN, James revealed “there are some things that I do better than” Jordan, though the Lakers star stopped well short of saying he’s more … Read more

Stephen King’s archives reveal surprising skeletons in the closet

Stephen King’s archives reveal surprising skeletons in the closet

Caroline Bicks, Stephen E. King Chair, got unprecedented access to Stephen King’s archives. Her new book reveals King’s meticulous crafting of fear, like in “Pet Sematary,” and his inspirations. King revealed “The Shining” was shaped by a Shakespearean tragedy, but it wasn’t “Macbeth.” Every morning during her sabbatical year serving as the Stephen E. King … Read more