SAN FRANCISCO — A beloved therapy bunny named Alex The Great, who provided snuggles and comfort from ballparks to NBA arenas, airports, farmers markets and even Easter egg hunts and NASCAR races, has died. He was 4. A floppy-eared Flemish giant who was larger than life in both size and spirit, Alex suffered complications from cancer … Read more
A new survey found that one in 10 older men have experienced urinary incontinence — but half of those affected haven’t discussed it with their doctor. In a recent double-blinded poll of 2,000 U.S. men aged 60 and older conducted by Talker Research on behalf of Boston Scientific, 11% of the men surveyed reported that they … Read more
The term “crashing out” has been circulating online for some time now. It’s a phrase to describe when a person is at their wits’ end — they’re having a breakdown, they’re stressed and maybe even throwing an adult tantrum over something. Social media has popularized the term with Gen Z using it regularly to express … Read more
Miley Cyrus has performed for some of the world’s biggest audiences — but for years, she quietly battled stage fright behind the scenes. In a recent interview, the pop icon revealed that a therapy called EMDR was instrumental in curbing her anxiety. “Love it. Saved my life,” she told The New York Times in May. “I’ve … Read more
Turns out the real reason she’s not texting back might be because you treated her like your shrink. A recent study from Stanford has officially named the emotional labor sucking the life out of straight women: “mankeeping” — and it’s driving them straight out of the dating pool. The term refers to the exhausting, unpaid … Read more
You’ve certainly heard of “hot girl summer.” You may be familiar with “sardine girl summer.” But now it’s the boys’ turn: 2025 is officially “therapy bro summer.” More men than ever are getting help for their mental health — and The Post spoke to several therapists to find out what’s bringing them in. The Post … Read more
New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Thinning hair, plummeting energy, and a dwindling sex drive. It’s not exactly the future most men imagine for themselves, but for many, it becomes their reality. Society often submits to the idea that aging … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I was sexually abused as a child. Because of this, as an adult woman, I have issues around being touched. I have had therapy, and I am doing much better, but I’m still uncomfortable with physical contact. I simply request that people ask me before they touch me, and I usually agree. The … Read more
Even in the healthiest of relationships, conflicts are bound to arise. But how you deal with them speaks volumes about the strength of your bond. Passive-aggressive phrases like “I guess I’ll just do all of the laundry this week” or “most people would be happy their partner does this” are prime examples of “dry begging,” … Read more
There’s been a dramatic spike in the number of couples agreeing to part ways in the bedroom as Australia’s growing sleep crisis worsens. New data shows that nearly one in three Australians are struggling to fall or stay asleep three or more times a week, sparking a rise in the number of couples who have … Read more
With summer travel kicking off in full swing, many Americans are seeking sunshine and waves. Aside from enjoying rest and relaxation, beachgoers will also be reaping the mental-health benefits of “sea therapy.” Thea Gallagher, PsyD, clinical associate professor of psychiatry at NYU Langone Health in New York City, told Fox News Digital that “sea therapy is a real concept.” … Read more
Exhausted all options for better sleep? You’re not alone. About 12% of Americans experience chronic insomnia, defined as trouble falling asleep, staying asleep or returning to sleep after waking up in the night. Another 30% report occasionally struggling with insomnia. Researchers have identified the “3 Ps” of insomnia — factors believed to trigger and prolong … Read more
Couples who are on the brink of divorce are shelling out hundreds of dollars per hour to pay for — not therapy — but a divorce coach. Nowadays, 40-50% of people’s first marriages end in splitsville, as reported by the New York Times. And to make things even more real — reportedly every 42 seconds, … Read more
A futuristic fix for depression is here — and it doesn’t involve prescription drugs or a shrink. The first-of-its-kind treatment from GrayMatters Health uses something called “self-neuromodulation” to help patients rewire their own brain patterns to ease their symptoms. “This is a completely new paradigm of treatment for depression, and it actually works,” Dr. Aaron … Read more
Meet the woman who uses ChatGPT for therapy – and says it’s the best therapist she’s ever had. Kat Woods, 35, says she has tried more than 10 therapists during her life, but always found they never actually helped her solve her problems. However, when she trialled talking to ChatGPT as if the chatbot were … Read more
Are we seeing the signs and symptoms of ADHD clearly? A 2024 report from the CDC revealed a staggering uptick in ADHD diagnoses among American children. But many of these young patients could actually be suffering from an undiagnosed problem that can be detected with a more thorough vision test, board-certified optometrist Bryce Appelbaum, O.D., FCOVD tells … Read more
DEAR ABBY: Ever since I was a child, my mom has regarded me as wise, thoughtful and intelligent. She has confided about family issues, tensions at church and cheating at her workplace. Abby, I don’t want to be her confidant. Am I doomed to always hear her never-ending problems? She creates them herself by jumping … Read more
She’s not throwing tantrums in Target or sucking her thumb — but one grown woman says letting her husband treat her like a 2-year-old has saved her relationship … and her sanity. “Baby Emma likes to get attention and she likes to be spoiled,” wrote Emma Singer in a recent PureWow essay that’s raising some … Read more
Facial fillers can lift and plump — but what if a simple workout could achieve similar results without the needles? Enter myofunctional therapy, a noninvasive technique that uses targeted exercises to strengthen and retrain the muscles of the mouth, tongue and face. Celebrity nutritionist and bestselling author Dr. Nicholas Perricone digs into the method in … Read more
They say pain is all in the mind. Over 50 million Americans struggle with lower back pain — which an estimated 80% of adults can expect to experience at some point in their lives. Despite its prevalence, effective and accessible treatments have been elusive. In fact, researchers recently said most treatments are “barely better than … Read more