Zyn may have taken nicotine pouches mainstream, but we’ve come a long way since the brand popularized the “lip pillow.” When the company hit US shelves more than a decade ago, it helped kick open the door to a booming new market for tobacco alternatives. Now, everyone wants a piece of the pouch. Brands are … Read more
Americans are spending more on health and wellness, research shows — and for some home gym enthusiasts, the cost can quickly climb into the thousands. A YouGov poll conducted in September 2026 found that 31% of Americans are spending more on health and wellness than a year ago, while 20% expect to spend more in … Read more
E-bikes gave cyclists a major boost. Now, a wearable robot wants to do the same for your legs. Meet the exoskeleton, a battery-powered gadget that straps onto your body and promises to make running, hiking and everyday movement feel like less — or more — of a workout. Robotic exoskeletons have been used in medical … Read more
Are these good gigs for nap-pod-loving members of Gen Lazy? A slothful jobseeker inspired a flurry of both outrageous and useful responses after inquiring about a gig where they could coast and still rake in cash. “What is the highest-paying job that requires the least amount of skill or effort?” they wrote a viral Reddit … Read more
Some people call it self-advocacy. Their bosses call it a scheduling headache. Either way, “chronoworking” — structuring your job around your personal circadian rhythm instead of the traditional 9-to-5 — has become the workplace buzzword of the return-to-office era, and it’s already dividing offices into two camps: the biologically enlightened, and the deeply annoyed. The … Read more
Hair loss is a common experience, affecting millions of people at some stage of life. By age 65, about 53% of men and 40% of women will experience hair loss — a very personal journey that can have real consequences for mental health and self-esteem. But hair today may not be gone tomorrow. Many forms … Read more
Want to know what your employer really thinks of you? Soon, it will be easier for New Yorkers to find out. Starting on November 8, a new employee personnel records access law will go into effect for New York public and private employers, equipping current and former employees with new rights to view — and, … Read more
Seasonal workers are relying on temporary work to make ends meet this holiday season, according to new research. A new survey of 1,000 Americans with seasonal jobs revealed that seasonal workers are looking to earn an average of 38% more money for their expenses compared to last. Last year’s survey revealed the average respondent needed … Read more
TSA agents just got the chairs pulled right out from under them. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has just changed its policy for all Travel Document Checkers — workers who check passengers’ licenses and passports — and it’s not looking good for their knees. Each agent will now be forced to stand, as the agency … Read more
Freeing frisky lovers from a set of fuzzy handcuffs at 2:00 a.m., or granting law enforcement access into an apartment containing a dead body — it’s all in a profitable day’s work for Upper East Sider Sahar Yona. The 27-year-old residential and commercial locksmith is one of the less than 12 percent of American women — and 8 … Read more
According to a new study, 48% of Americans are “career cushioning” — exploring what backup options they have if their current job doesn’t meet their expectations. The new poll of 2,000 American office workers found 77% of them have started to prepare for their backup career, just in case something happens in their current career. … Read more
Some say a sick day shouldn’t be so easy to take. Sir Charlie Mayfield, a senior government advisor in the UK and former boss at John Lewis (a British high-end department store chain), recently shared that he wants to “change the norms” when it comes to taking off sick from work. In a recent interview … Read more
Girl, put your records on — and your face cream, too. Bonjil, a new “neurosensory” skincare line, says listening to soothing music while applying serums and balms will help the products do their jobs. But not just any tune or toner will do. You can buy the brand’s proprietary products in a $3,445 music box … Read more
Nine in 10 business travelers said their hotel room is the only place they’re truly “off the clock” during a work trip in a recent travel survey. The poll of 2,000 Americans who regularly travel for work found that for today’s business travelers, the hotel room has become more than just a place to sleep … Read more
New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. “Recover as hard as you run.” That’s one of the first things my coach told me ahead of training for the New York City Marathon. When pushing the pace for 20-plus miles, or training … Read more
California parents will have to work harder than almost every other America in order to raise a family on just one income. That’s according to a new, national study from SmartAsset — which ranks the Golden State second from the bottom of a nationwide list revealing the salaries a single-income household would need in order to … Read more
Some problems can cause trouble working in the boardroom and in the bedroom. Erectile dysfunction affects millions — and while it was once thought of as an older man’s issue, it’s becoming increasingly common in younger men, too. While there are many causes of ED — including underlying health issues — new research had found that … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I am at my wits’ end with “Barney,” my husband of 35 years. He retired two years ago, but I am still working and likely will for several more years. I’ve worked from home successfully since long before the COVID-19 pandemic, which was fine while Barney was working. When he retired, I talked … Read more
It’s about time. With as many advances as we’ve seen recently in women’s health — from endometriosis being able to be diagnosed without surgery, to completely rethinking and renaming PCOS, now more accurately, PMOS — we still have a long way to go in terms of understanding how medications affect the sexes differently. It’s often … Read more
Tourists really put in their two, er 10,000, cents. Disrespectful tourists inserted thousands of coins into a World Heritage Site in the UK, forcing bedraggled conservationists to conduct a time-consuming cleanup. “Approximately 200 man-hours were spent on the project,” Dr. Cliff Henry, National Trust nature engagement officer, told Jam Press of the unwanted donations. A … Read more