A coveted pair of Japanese fishing gloves nearly cost Martynka Wawrzyniak her life during a trip to the Catskills to climb frozen waterfalls. The Brooklynite was waiting her turn on a very small ledge in Stony Clove Notch when she dropped one of her new, specially insulated Showa gloves. “I was very sad to see … Read more
A man who weighed 500 pounds and was so big he struggled to walk says his relative remarking he was “too big” spurred him on to lose more than half his body weight. Carlos Rivera, 28, said he struggled with his weight in high school and college and would often grab convenience meals. It wasn’t … Read more
He can take a hike. A young bride-to-be is anxious and irritated with her mother over who should walk the young woman down the aisle. In the mom’s mind, it has become the inalienable right of her new boyfriend. A bride and her mom are at odds over who should walk the young lady down … Read more
David Lynch is dealing with major health issues from smoking for almost his entire life. The 78-year-old director was diagnosed with emphysema, a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, back in 2020. Today, he needs supplement oxygen to go on a walk. David Lynch at the 15th Annual IFP-West Independent Spirit Awards in March 2000. Ron Galella … Read more
Say hello to his little friend. Al Pacino is reflecting on an unpleasant childhood memory. The Oscar winner, 84, detailed an injury at age 10 in his new memoir “Sonny Boy.” Pacino called the incident involving his penis “one of the most embarrassing experiences of my life.” “I seemed to cheat death on a regular basis,” … Read more
She double dares you. Kathy Hilton convinced Tiffany Haddish to walk the runway at Monse’s spring 2025 show during New York Fashion Week on Saturday. The pair, along with Kathy’s daughters, Paris Hilton and Nicky Hilton Rothschild, were sitting front row at the show when Kathy, 65, decided to dare Haddish, 44, to venture out … Read more
Oh, what a feline! A tubby tabby rescued from the basement of a Russian hospital was so unbelievably fat when animal refuge workers found him, he was unable to walk. Kroshik, or “Crumbs,” may have been living in less than ideal conditions, but he definitely wasn’t starving — the giant-sized ginger tipped the scales at a … Read more
Get your steps in. At some US airports, the adventure can begin long before you reach your destination — after finally making it through security, there’s actually getting to your gate, a journey that can involve up to two miles of walking, according to a revealing new ranking. In other words, forget the gym — you’re … Read more
A Mack truck smashed into Emmy-nominated composer Steve Sandberg as he crossed an England street in the ’80s, propelling him into a street sign and launching a 40-year battle with back pain. Finally, last year, he had had enough. The Upper West Side pianist — who served as lead composer and musical director for Nickelodeon’s … Read more
The gang’s all here. Vince Vaughn was joined by his wife Kyla Weber and their two children, daughter Locklyn, 13, and son Vernon, 11, as he received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Monday. The “Dodgeball” actor, 54, proudly took pictures at the ceremony with his family, who are all rarely seen … Read more
Miriam Margolyes, known for playing Professor Pomona Sprout in the “Harry Potter” film franchise, recently gave an update on her battle with a spinal condition. The 83-year-old actress discussed her health struggles with Closer magazine, revealing that her mobility has been compromised as her condition progresses. “I can’t walk very well, and I’m registered disabled,” Margolyes … Read more
The health benefits of a daily walk are well-established. From aiding digestion to boosting mood, getting your steps in is undoubtedly a step in the right direction. A low-impact alternative to running or other high-intensity workouts, walking is effective, accessible and may help you live a longer, richer life. Recent research shows that walking 5,000 … Read more
Mason Branstrator is going the distance — one way or the other. The young man, now 20, just completed his first marathon in a wheelchair three years after breaking his T-12 vertebra in a skiing accident that saw him paralyzed from the waist down. “I was going for an ordinary day of downhill skiing, but … Read more
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
A paralysed puppy has been given a ‘second chance at life’ and is able to walk again – after his spine was fixed with 3D-printed screws. Arthur, a six month old Cockapoo, was unable to move after his limbs suddenly became weak and he collapsed. His owner Natalie Jones rushed him to Chestergates Veterinary Hospital … Read more
For Ben Platt, his coming-out party as a pop artist on “Sing to Me Instead,” his 2018 debut studio LP, was no big queer reveal. “When I made my first album, it was sort of received as, like, a ‘coming out’ — and it’s not even something that I anticipated,” Platt, 30, said in The … Read more
Outspoken Hollywood super-agent Ari Emanuel this week demanded Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu be ousted, condemning him for not seeking more peaceful solutions to the war in Gaza following Hamas’ horrific Oct. 7 attack on the Jewish state. “Israel will never be truly secure with Bibi Netanyahu in charge,” the Endeavor Group Holdings CEO said … Read more
It’s time to get moving — a lot more than you probably are. A recent study found that for optimal health, you’ll need to spend a whopping four hours every day engaged in some degree of physical activity. Researchers from Swinburne University of Technology, Australia analyzed the behavior of 2,000 people within a 24-hour time … Read more
A comedian has found himself under fire after mocking his pregnant wife’s walk. Daniel O’Reilly, or Dapper Laughs, filmed his heavily pregnant wife in a UK supermarket while poking fun at her gait. The TikTok has since gone viral, and comments suggest the joke may not have landed as he originally expected. In the video, … Read more
He stumbled upon a gold mine. A 12-year-old UK boy is sharing how he discovered a rare gold Roman bracelet while walking his dog in a field in the Pagham area of England. Rowan Brannan was with his mom, Amanda, 44, two years ago when he spotted a band that dates back 2,000 years. “Rowan … Read more