Does this trend pass the smell test? Mairlyn Smith, a Toronto-based cookbook author and self-proclaimed “Queen of Fiber,” claims a post-meal “fart walk” could be the solution to your digestive issues. She coined the concept after setting out on a stroll with her husband for an hour after mealtime — and letting it rip. Smith … Read more
Go against the grain. TikTokers are trumpeting “Rice-Zempic” — a surp-ricing concoction of rice, water and lime juice — as a cheap alternative to medications like Ozempic and Wegovy, which spur weight loss by mimicking a hormone we naturally produce when we eat. But experts say the weird homemade beverage has “zero scientific backing” — … Read more
The ultimate test of compatibility isn’t how you get through the hard times — it’s if you pass these TikTok trials of love. Chronically online Gen Zers have taken to the social media app to demonstrate the many ways to test whether the man you’re with is a perfect match, and while none are necessarily expert-approved, … Read more
The trendiness of the “vampire facial” isn’t as immortal as the name implies. The Kim Kardashian-endorsed platelet-rich plasma procedure, or PRP, is being replaced at New York City aesthetics clinics in favor of a new kind of regenerative treatment: exosome therapy. Where PRP involves using the patient’s own blood, exosomes are derived from stem cells, … Read more
Curd your enthusiasm. An enterprising Philadelphia dairy recently unveiled a highly sophisticated cheese and charcuterie vending machine that’s receiving raves — and attracting customers at all hours of the night. Perrystead Dairy, steps from the City of Brotherly Love’s fashionable Fishtown district, is now robotically selling many of its own high end cheeses — some good enough … Read more
As the fight against vaping continues, a new nicotine product is becoming increasingly popular with young people and parents will not be able to tell if their child is using it because they are basically invisible. Nicotine pouches — called Zyns, snus or little lip pillows — have become fashionable thanks to social media. They … Read more
Skincare-obsessed TikTok users — a lively community on the popular social media site, often referred to collectively as SkinTok — are always on the hunt for the latest and greatest acne treatment, and they’ve discovered a trendy new ingredient that actually isn’t new at all. Hypochlorous acid sprays are their most recent obsession, even though hypocholorous … Read more
An iconic Australian brand has just launched a new iteration of the hotly-debated “ugly” shoe trend — and as expected, the product is proving highly divisive. UGG recently launched its “Venture Daze” clogs, a unisex slipper-sneaker hybrid that combines the box-stitched comfort of the brand’s hugely popular “Tasmans” with the supportive soles akin to running … Read more
You’ve gut to be kidding. As America cruises toward peak probiotic — oh look, another $4 can of soda on supermarket shelves! — one sensible expert is asking, are we going overboard in the quest to feed our good bacteria? Dr Emily Leeming, scientist and dietitian, dropped the tummy time bomb in a recent edition of her … Read more
Is it time to crank up your eating? Volume eating is a trendy dieting strategy that involves consuming large amounts of low-calorie foods to feel fuller while still maintaining a calorie deficit. You physically eat more food — but still consume fewer calories than usual. Registered dietitian Shyla Cadogan explained last week in StudyFinds that … Read more
They’re very hot cakes. Burn-away cakes — confections where the top layer is lit on fire and burns away to reveal a hidden message or picture — have been a viral sensation on social media, and now NYC bakeries are being inundated with orders for the trendy treat. “This one has been insane,” said Nerwan Khalife, … Read more
Those headphones you love could be hazardous to your health. The popularity of Apple’s AirPods Max reached fever pitch in 2023, with celebrities and internet personalities alike conspicuously toting the oversized status symbols almost everywhere, prompting the easily-influenced to run out and buy a pair of their own. But now, some former fans are saying … Read more
It’s brine dining. Pastrami has returned to the northwest corner of Sixth Avenue and West 57th Street after 28 years — thanks, surprisingly, to a colorful, upscale Middle Eastern restaurant. In December, Acadia opened at 101 W. 57th St., an address that belonged to the iconic Wolf’s deli for decades before it closed in 1996. … Read more
If you’re hoping to keep the weight off for good with Ozempic, Jillian Michaels says don’t hold your breath. The fitness guru warned of the exhaustive list of side effects triggered by the weight loss jab, namely the sagging skin and gaunt appearance, a result of “accelerated facial aging” that has been dubbed “Ozempic face.” … Read more
As if the Gen Z and millennial crowd flooding #WaterTok needed another reason to be obsessed with trendy water bottles — now comes a story out of the Southwest about a stainless steel vessel so sturdy, it survived a spectacular car fire nearly unscathed. Chrishanna Juan, 26, was driving to school in Albuquerque, New Mexico … Read more
Magnesium is having a moment. Found in everyday foods like spinach, almonds and soy milk, the necessary mineral — our bodies need it for energy production, as well as all sorts of other complicated reasons — has recently gained widespread popularity as a holistic treatment for anxiety. The craze began picking up steam not long ago, with … Read more
Oat milk — it’s the plant-based alternative that not only tastes great with nearly everything, it also happens to be practically unassailable from a nutrition and sustainability standpoint. Right? Sorry to your fave, alt-latte lovers, but some experts aren’t buying it — literally. “While oat milk is delicious, unfortunately it’s not the most nutritious option,” registered … Read more
You need-le to hear this. Intravenous, or IV drip treatments to boost wellness and cure hangovers — favored by celebs like Chrissy Teigen, Lorde and Miley Cyrus — have skyrocketed in popularity during the last decade. But now, infectious disease experts and ER doctors are warning of an increase in severe infections and other injuries connected to the trendy … Read more
Forget a romantic getaway — these honeymooners are inviting their best buds to join their post-nuptial vacations. The honeymoon of yore used to be rife with romantic anticipation, but these days, newlyweds may have spent years cohabitating before officially tying the knot. Now, couples are opting for “buddymoons,” bringing friends and family with them to … Read more
Popular beetroot juice supplements lower blood pressure and improve fitness in people with serious lung conditions, a new study has found. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) sufferers who consumed a daily beetroot juice supplement for 12 weeks reduced their blood pressure and increased the distance they could walk in 6 minutes, SWNS reports. “COPD cannot … Read more