Ticked off about your eyelid tic? Dr. Anthony Youn, a board-certified plastic surgeon based in Michigan, is sharing three ways to stop the pesky twitching. “It happens to so many of us,” Youn said Friday in a 12-second TikTok. “The treatments are to get more sleep, reduce the amount of caffeine intake and if all … Read more
Ranch lovers should take a dip into breakfast. Nick Higgins, an exec at Hidden Valley Ranch’s parent company Clorox, has an unconventional way to eat the creamy and tangy ranch dip beyond celery, wings and chips. “I have to admit, as part of my job, I’ve tried ranch with some pretty unique things over the … Read more
It will all work out. Jenna Rizzo, a women’s weight loss coach from Georgia, is sharing four simple ways to overcome anxiety about going to the gym. “I know you know you need to go to the gym because that body ain’t gonna build itself,” Rizzo told her 82,500 TikTok followers last week. Picking a … Read more
Don’t let these anti-anxiety tips slip your mind. Dr. Daniel Amen, a double board-certified psychiatrist and brain-imaging researcher in California, has shared four solutions for managing the mind and alleviating anxiety. Addressing his 2.8 million TikTok followers last week, Amen reveals some shocking statistics about anxiousness, “It’s just rampant — doubled in children, tripled in adults.” Stress and anxiety … Read more
Crowds, extreme heat and $2,000 per night for a basic room in popular Mediterranean towns — what’s not to love about Europe in the summer? The shoulder season used to provide relief, but the secret is out. Expect throngs through the fall and into the festive season. Still, you don’t have to fly transatlantic to … Read more
Summer is nearly over — them’s the breaks. To ease you into the new school year, a pediatric neuropsychologist is sharing the three things that should be top of mind for parents. Jennifer Katzenstein — director of psychology, neuropsychology and social work at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg, FL — wants caregivers … Read more
These anti-germ hacks have gone viral. NYC board-certified dermatologist Charles Puza, who studied at Harvard and Duke universities, is sharing four tips for getting sick less often. To avoid germs, Puza recommends wiping the top of aluminum cans before drinking from them, forgoing lemon wedges in drinks at restaurants, not touching door handles and disinfecting your phone … Read more
Hannah the Malamute was always there for Candace Nixon. The 35-year-old marketing agency owner from Austin, TX adopted her dog when she was a puppy and during their 13 years together, Hannah was always at her side, through four different cities, nine house moves, five jobs, college and everything that life threw at her through her … Read more
She’s a guy’s girl. A new study published in the Archives of Sexual Behavior revealed that bisexual women are more open to casual sex and possess more “Dark Triad” personality traits — that is, narcissism, psychopathy, and Machiavellianism — putting them closer to heterosexual men than women in this regard. Such “dark” qualities have previously been associated … Read more
With summer travel in full swing, so too is the grog and fatigue of jet lag. Traveling across time zones disrupts our circadian rhythms, resulting in exhaustion, sleep woes, moodiness and digestive troubles. Why do the travel gods punish us so? Jet lag results from the disruption of our circadian rhythms. mojo_cp – stock.adobe.com Nearly … Read more
After languishing in cancellation purgatory for more than three years, actor Armie Hammer has started making his return to polite society. And we seriously need to consider letting him back in — even though, yes, he has been accused of being an abusive, kinky “cannibal.” “You know what you have to do to be a cannibal? … Read more
Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are prepackaged items that contain lots of salt, refined sugars, cholesterol-spiking fats and other controversial lab-based ingredients. Diets high in UPFs have been linked to obesity, Type 2 diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular disease and even early death. Despite the known risks, UPFs can be a tough habit to kick. These items have been engineered for … Read more
Between the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump and the uncertainty continuing to swirl around President Joe Biden’s re-election bid, it’s been quite a week in politics. The presidential election has been stressing out Americans for months — 40% of adults reported feeling depressed or anxious about the polls in a May survey. Psychologist … 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
Lucky 13? Nichole Andrews, a Washington-based oncology dietitian and author, is sharing 13 things to do to reduce your risk of colon cancer. As The Post has reported, an increase in colorectal cancer diagnoses in 20- and 30-somethings is alarming health experts. “As a cancer dietitian, I want to educate you on the things that … Read more
Your old hair care routine isn’t cuttin’ it. Dr. Charles Puza, a Harvard-educated, board-certified dermatologist based in NYC, is revealing his holy trinity for healthy hair. In a TikTok last month, he recommended changing up shampoos, blow-drying hair on the cold setting and utilizing hair masks. 1. Stop using the same shampoo every day Puza … Read more
Whether to maintain a beach body or work up a sweat to be better in the sack, many of us will be hitting the gym this summer. Now, Melanie McNeal — the physical and occupational therapy manager at the Baylor College of Medicine in Texas — is sharing how to keep yourself and others healthy in … Read more
Don’t let your money sip away! The easiest way to save money on coffee is to make it at home, but some of us can’t live without our Venti Java Chip Frappuccinos — a treat that’s become increasingly expensive in recent years. Fortunately, a former Starbucks barista reveals, you don’t have to give up your visits … Read more
In 1960, Israeli agents smuggled the Nazi official Adolf Eichmann from Buenos Aires to Jerusalem to stand trial for his role in the Holocaust. Rather than focus on the operation, or on Eichmann’s notorious defense, “June Zero” thoughtfully braids three stories that relate to the events around Eichmann’s execution by hanging in 1962. Jake Paltrow’s … Read more
Getting nervous during turbulence is a common experience, and there’s nothing more distressing than feeling that drop in your stomach at 35,000 feet above ground. Turbulence occurs when air currents whirl in different directions and is caused by a range of reasons such as temperature changes, wind shear, fronts or thunderstorms. According to the National … Read more