To be a fly on the wall… Sharon Osbourne claims she and Ozzy have only tried marriage counseling once in their 41-year marriage — and it went off the “Crazy Train” rails. “One session. He lasted half an hour and threw a water bottle at the wall and walked out,” she told The Mirror on … Read more
As one of the biggest breakouts in pop this year, Teddy Swims has rode the wave of his soul-crushing smash “Lose Control” all the way to No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100. And it’s taken a triumvirate of music’s mightiest — Beyoncé, Kanye West and Ariana Grande — to keep the singer-songwriter born Jaten … Read more
Everybody gather ’round! Backstreet Boys will do anything to keep them from playing games (with each other’s hearts) — including therapy. AJ McLean revealed what it takes to keep the relationship between his fellow BSB members — Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, Brian Littrell and Kevin Richardson — healthy. “We’ve been around the world and back again. … Read more
There was a time when parents, schools and society aimed to create resilient, independent kids. But somewhere along the way, we ceded that noble pursuit for squishy concepts like happiness, kindness and empathy while helicopter-like hovering became the parental default setting. And that shift has produced Gen Z, who report being more anxious, more depressed … Read more
Complexion got you feeling blue? TikTokers swear by blue light therapy for their skin to reduce acne and boost collagen production, and — unlike some other online skincare trends — experts say this one works. Not to be confused with red light therapy — which has anti-aging properties and is touted by celebrities donning their … Read more
A British man says he had to seek treatment for his Tinder addiction after swiping on 500 profiles per day. Ed Turner, 27, confessed to obsessively using the popular dating app simply for the rush he would feel when members of the fairer sex “liked” his profile — and that he had no intention of … Read more
Go jump in the lake. A bracing swim in the great outdoors could be just the thing to help you cope with your anxiety, says one expert with a pondload of first-hand experience. Therapist Jenny Favell, 42, discovered the healing power of water back in 2020, during a time in her life where she felt … Read more
Maybe stick to chocolates this Valentine’s Day. A sex therapist is advising couples that it may be in their best interest to “create a pause” on sex on the so-called most romantic day of the year. “I had so many couples coming to me after Valentine’s Day so disappointed in themselves, in their relationship and … Read more
He was eternally scarred. Actor and comedian Kumail Nanjiani had to seek professional help after reading all the negative reviews of his Marvel film “Eternals.” “The reviews were bad, and I was too aware of it,” Nanjiani, 45, said on an appearance on the “Inside of You With Michael Rosenbaum” podcast. “I was reading every review … Read more
It’s a taxing experience. Over half (54%) of Gen Zers report that the stress of filing taxes has brought them to tears, according to a new survey commissioned by Cash App Taxes. One in 4 Gen Zers even claim they need help from their therapist to recover from the traumatic experience. “People in these generations … Read more
The persistence of body-swapping as a plot device — “Freaky Friday,” “Being John Malkovich,” the recent “Jumanji” series — suggests something profound: We ache to know who we’d be if we inhabited someone else’s body. It’s a serious question, but onscreen it tends to turn into a comic showcase for the actors, who get to … Read more
Nick Cannon advised a New York City rapper, who threw a joint shower for his five baby mommas, to go to therapy and rest up. Cannon, a father of 12, laughed off Zeddy Will’s manager’s comparison of the two after it was revealed the musician was preparing to become a father of five. “I’m here … Read more
TikTok viewers aren’t staying silent about this. A therapist has sparked debate on social media after saying there are five signs someone is emotionally immature — and employing “the silent treatment” is one of them. Licensed therapist Jeffrey Meltzer, who hails from Sarasota, Florida, shared his list in a TikTok video posted late last month, … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I have been seeing the same man for a year and a half. In the beginning, we were, basically, friends with benefits, and we were OK with that. Having both gone through recent breakups or divorce, neither of us wanted anything serious. However, after six months passed, I started falling for him. He … Read more
Holiday travels can leave frequent flyers feeling stressed — that’s why one airport introduced therapy animals as a way for people to cope. But these aren’t your typical comfort canines; instead, the Portland International Airport is employing llamas. The incredibly furry, huggable and mammoth llamas named Beni and Prince took a trip to the travel hub … Read more
With an eye toward starting off 2024 with the healthiest possible mindset, a psychotherapist is sharing the mental health trends that she expects will be prevalent in the New Year. Nicholette Leanza, a psychotherapist at LifeStance Health in Ohio, has experience working with children, adolescents and adults in a variety of treatment settings. She also hosts the “Convos … Read more
The holidays are meant to be a time of togetherness and celebration. Yet for those who have recently experienced loss or trauma, the season can bring sadness instead. “Holiday-related grief can be about many things, like the loss of a loved one or bad memories from the past,” Alysha Tagert, a trauma therapist in Washington, D.C., told … Read more
A mom of two from Scotland feels “lucky to be alive” after a rare flesh-eating disease left her with a butt wound 20 centimeters deep. It “looks like a peach that someone has taken a huge bite out of on one side,” Tracy de Jongh Eglin, 59, lamented to SWNS. The former events manager, who … Read more
The physical therapist will not see you now. Outpatient physical therapist (PT) practices are experiencing severe staff shortages, with the highest vacancy rates at 17%, according to a recent report by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), a nonprofit group based in Virginia. The report is based on survey responses from 133 outpatient physical therapy practices across … Read more
Did she use Pine-Sol? A cleaning influencer has been advised to attend “therapy” after revealing that she washes her artificial Christmas tree in her bathtub. A video, which has amassed 2 million views on TikTok, shows the squeaky-clean content creator, known only as Rhema, disassembling her synthetic evergreen piece by piece before placing it in … Read more