This news will dampen some spirits — a new study finds that certain alcoholic beverages can raise the risk of developing gout, a painful form of arthritis. Men who booze at least five times a week have a two-fold higher risk of gout than those drinking less than once a week, according to researchers from … Read more
Gen Z is on the grind. The Zoomers are sick of alcohol and have been ditching booze in favor of more health-conscious beverages — and now they’re taking that mindset into the home as well. The millennial bar carts are a thing of the past — and coffee carts are the new home decor trend … Read more
Is it sexy or sexist? A controversial content creator is being criticized after sharing his strict opinions on dating etiquette — including what popular clothing item is the “least feminine” and how he “disciplines” his dates. Stirling Cooper, a self-proclaimed sex coach, recently appeared on the podcast “Frankifyy” to reveal his seduction and masculinity secrets. … Read more
If you booze, you lose. New research suggests that no amount of alcohol is beneficial to your health or safe to consume as you age. A 12-year UK study that tracked 135,000 adults 60 and older found that even light drinking was associated with an increase in cancer deaths. This uptick was most pronounced in … Read more
QUESTION: Hi Dr. Zac, I’m a regular drinker, and thinking of having one month sober. Some of my friends did Dry July and wouldn’t shut up about it. If I were to go a month sober, what would happen to my body as I go through this sober month? What will I notice straight away? … Read more
Oh, man! The number of male cancer cases around the world is projected to spike from 10.3 million in 2022 to 19 million in 2050 — an 84% increase, Australian health experts say. What’s more, the number of men who die from cancer is expected to rise 93%, from 5.4 million in 2022 to 10.5 … Read more
COVID-19 is no longer a top cause of death for Americans, dropping from fourth place in 2022 to 10th place last year. The virus was listed on 49,928 death certificates in 2023 — down from 186,552 in 2022 and a peak of 416,893 in 2021. A resident funeral director at an NYC funeral home moves … Read more
Jessica Simpson shut down speculation that she broke her sobriety. The 44-year-old fashion designer responded to a fan who told her to “stop drinking” in the comments section of her Instagram post from Monday, which featured a picture of her 11-year-old son Ace. “I haven’t wanted or touched alcohol since October 2017 and it has been the … Read more
She’s keeping it 100 by revealing the sacrifices she made to drop 100 pounds — and keep it off for 17 years. Tameika Gentles, who describes herself as a holistic weight loss coach, says she weighed 230 pounds in her 20s thanks to yo-yo dieting. She wasn’t able to enjoy theme park rides and struggled … Read more
There’s nothing to be salty about here. When Saurabh Abrol first came up with the concept for his restaurant Meximodo, he knew aiming big was worth a shot — but breaking a world record wasn’t on his bingo card. “It’s pretty surreal,” Abrol told The Post of his Metuchen, New Jersey eatery. “It just feels … Read more
Vision loss and high cholesterol increase the likelihood of developing dementia, according to a new report that says nearly half of dementia cases could be delayed or prevented by addressing 14 risk factors. The Lancet Commission, composed of 27 dementia experts, previously identified 12 lifestyle struggles responsible for 40% of dementia cases, with hearing loss, … Read more
At his highest weight and lowest point, Nicolas Garratt was 400 pounds and just 15 years old. Garratt, now 19, told TODAY.com last week that he always struggled with his weight. He began eating junk and fast food at age 5, and the habit led him to pack on pounds as the years progressed. Faced … Read more
These simple suggestions may give you peace of mind. 5.8 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That number is projected to grow to 14 million by 2060. In honor of World Brain Day on Monday, Georgia-based neurosurgeon Betsy Grunch shared her 10 recommendations for lowering your risk of … Read more
Talk about Champagne problems. Luxury goods company LVMH is seeing a drop in revenue for Champagne sales in 2024 — and the brand’s chief financial officer thinks it might be because there’s not much joy in the world right now. “Champagne is quite linked with celebration, happiness, et cetera,” CFO Jean-Jacques Guiony said on Tuesday’s … Read more
The French correction? The long-held notion that the cheese- and butter-lovin’ French enjoy relatively low rates of heart disease because they drink red wine is misguided, new research proclaims, as are the studies that suggest moderate drinking leads to a longer, healthier life. “There is simply no completely ‘safe’ level of drinking,” insists lead researcher … Read more
Not drinking enough fluids during the summer can land you in hot water. Water makes up roughly 60% of your body weight — dehydration happens when you don’t replenish the fluids you lose to sweat, tears, and urine. Most people don’t drink enough water, with 75% of Americans considered chronically dehydrated. Severe dehydration can cause serious … 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
Sun, sand and dumbbells in hand. After gaining 15 pounds on holiday last summer, Miami Beach fitness trainer Melissa Lattari, 32, has devised six strategies for staying on track during vacation. She recommends finding ways to get your steps in, practicing moderation, doing 10-minute workouts, taking supplements, drinking plenty of water and relaxing. To avoid … Read more
Slow your roll — researchers are sounding the alarm about a “remarkable” rise in electric bike and e-scooter injuries across the US. E-bike injuries have been doubling annually, from 750 recorded in 2017 to a staggering 23,500 in 2022. E-scooter injuries spiked from 8,500 to a whopping 56,800 in the same five-year period, according to … Read more
More than 55 million people around the world are living with dementia, an umbrella term used to describe several progressive disorders that affect memory and cognition. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia, accounting for half to 75% of cases. Race, ethnicity and family history are considered to be significant dementia risk factors … Read more