Cracking a smile regularly may be good not just for your mood but for your health

Reminding yourself to smile often can not only make more friendships but it can also make you feel better. And rather than wait for a reason to smile, just making the physical change of literally turning that frown upside down could impact emotions, according to experts. Research backs up the fact that smiling goes a long way. Some older research has focused on this “facial feedback hypothesis,” according to Jeanne Tsai, a longtime psychology professor at Stanford University who runs the Culture and Emotion Lab. In one classic study in the late 1980s, researchers would have subjects put a pencil…

Scott Mayfield has no interest in moving on from Islanders despite benching

DALLAS — The suggestion that Scott Mayfield may soon ask for a trade was shot down earlier this week by Islanders general manager Mathieu Darche. Saturday, Mayfield himself dismissed the idea.  “No, not one bit,” Mayfield told The Post when asked whether he’s considered responding to his benching by asking…

President Trump and first lady Melania Trump vote early in West Palm Beach

A hoarse-sounding President Trump cast his ballot alongside first lady Melania Trump in West Palm Beach Saturday, vowing to keep up the grueling campaign schedule that has him hopscotching between rallies to help Republicans ahead of the midterms. “It’s a strain on your voice. It’s a strain. You know, it’s…

Rangers outgunned by Senators after another slow start

OTTAWA — The Rangers’ first trip to Canada this season was a humbling one. After suffering a 5-4 loss in a track meet against the Maple Leafs earlier this week, the Blueshirts chased all game once again in a 7-4 loss to the Senators Saturday night to fall to 1-5-1…

Trump blasts Ossoff as ‘far left extremist’ as he touts new Ga. jobs at rally

President Trump blasted Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff as a  “far-left extremist,” as he promised new jobs at a Georgia rally Saturday. Trump ripped Ossoff for voting for policies he said brought about inflation and record-high illegal immigration during the Biden administration. “Jon Ossoff is a far-left extremist that votes to…

USC’s Jayden Maiava throws 2 interceptions in first quarter vs. Wisconsin

Jayden Maiava had an uncharacteristic first quarter against Wisconsin. The USC quarterback threw two interceptions on the first two of three Trojans possessions to start the game. The defense limited the damage as the first pick resulted in a Wisconsin field goal and the second ended in a field-goal miss…

5 signs you may not know you’re drowning in credit card debt

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Credit card debt has a way of sneaking up on you. A few hundred dollars carried over from one month becomes a few thousand, and…

Dodgers reduce magic number to 6, could win NL West on upcoming trip

When the Dodgers are crowned the National League West champions, Shohei Ohtani won’t be with them. With a 14-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday night at Dodgers Stadium, Los Angeles reduced its magic number to win the division to six, making it likely they will clinch the division…

Dodgers calling up top prospect as Shohei Ohtani goes on the injured list

With injuries suddenly mounting to their big-league lineup, the Dodgers are turning to one of the best prospects in the sport to help bolster their offense. Outfield slugger Josue De Paula is being called up directly from double-A, sources with knowledge of the situation confirmed to The California Post on…

Trump vows to pass ‘The Great Healthcare plan’ cracking down on insurance companies

DALLAS — President Trump announced what he dubbed “the Great Healthcare plan,” featuring a crackdown on insurance companies, during his speech at the GOP midterm convention Wednesday night. Trump’s exact timetable for getting “the Great Healthcare plan” passed through Congress is not immediately clear, but the president also teased plans to make his policies…

Rams and 49ers rivalry goes to new levels, with media frenzy

As the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams are preparing to face one another in a Week 1 matchup in Australia, it appears the rivalry has levels to it as it’s gone beyond the football field and into the media. Longtime San Francisco 49ers reporter David Lombardi and Rams…

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