Quiet, please! If the sounds of chewing, crunching, slurping, yawning, pen clicking, tapping, water dripping, sniffling, whistling and breathing make you angry or even panicked, you may have misophonia. The term, coined in 2001, describes a chronic condition in which certain sounds trigger strong negative responses that can affect daily life and social interactions. If … Read more
Baby got bac! We all know that kissing and other close contact can transmit infections like the common cold, mononucleosis and herpes. A new study out of Iran suggests that depression and anxiety might be transmissible through kissing, too. A new study out of Iran suggests that depression and anxiety might be transmissible through kissing. … Read more
Take aurally. Turns out the ultimate anxiety remedy may not be in your medicine cabinet — but on Spotify. An eight-minute ambient track called “Weightless” by British band Marconi Union is being hailed as the musical equivalent of a chill pill. The track, ‘Weightless’ by Marconi Union (above) — cooked up with sound therapists to … Read more
Your crotch might be trying to tell you something, and it’s not just that your jeans are too tight. “Vulvar skin is not fragile — it’s responsive,” Dr. Keira Barr, a board-certified dermatologist, told The Post. “When it’s inflamed, irritated or dry, that’s not a flaw. It’s a signal from your nervous system that something … Read more
Exhausted all options for better sleep? You’re not alone. About 12% of Americans experience chronic insomnia, defined as trouble falling asleep, staying asleep or returning to sleep after waking up in the night. Another 30% report occasionally struggling with insomnia. Researchers have identified the “3 Ps” of insomnia — factors believed to trigger and prolong … Read more
If your job has you feeling tense, your dog might be feeling it too. A new study published in Scientific Reports finds that stress from work can affect your dog at home. The research, led by Tanya Mitropoulos and Allison Andrukonis, shows that when dog owners dwell on work problems after hours, a habit known … Read more
First, the good news: Ben Stiller may know the cause of Mitchell Robinson’s foul shooting woes. The bad news? The “Zoolander” star thinks he may be to blame. “Fat Joe and I see each other at games,” Stiller said on “Don, Hahn & Rosenberg” on Wednesday before the shocking 138-135 overtime loss to the Pacers … Read more
Everyone knows exercising is a mood-booster, but not only is it hard — it can also be expensive. Which is why it’s great that fresh research out of the UK suggests there’s a simple (and free!) way to give yourself an attitude adjustment — but there’s a bit of a catch. Fresh research out of … Read more
Move over, melatonin. New research suggests that couples who engage in one surprisingly simple nighttime ritual sleep more soundly, stress less and feel emotionally closer to their partner. And no, it’s not sex. Cuddling triggers the release of the so-called “love hormone” oxytocin. Iona – stock.adobe.com In the study, researchers at Auburn University cozied up … Read more
More like discomfort food. A collection of four papers — published Tuesday in the journal Brain Medicine — reports a disturbing link between microplastics, ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and mental health. Shocking new research suggests some of your favorite foods may be giving your brain a not-so-happy meal. Getty Images/iStockphoto UPFs — which are considered unhealthy … Read more
Your high-level job may be a boon to your resume, but new research says it can also give you a big head — and not in a good way. A study out of South Korea suggests clocking in overtime could come with some serious cerebral downsides. “These findings suggest that long working hours may induce … Read more
Burning the midnight oil may fatten your paycheck, but your health could be paying the price. In 2024, Gallup found that the average full-time worker in the US clocked 42.9 hours a week. But millions are logging far more, and the toll is greater than just burnout. At one Midwestern investment bank, junior employees were … Read more
With rising costs and limited access to professional support — seven in 10 Americans say their financial anxiety is at an all-time high. A survey of 2,000 people found that 76% of respondents feel alone in their efforts to calm money-related stress. This heightened financial pressure is taking a toll: One in five said their … Read more
Don’t sweat it! Menopause is a natural process that affects all women — it occurs when ovaries produce less of the hormones estrogen and progesterone and stop releasing eggs altogether. It’s officially diagnosed after 12 consecutive months without menstruation, though symptoms often persist for years before and after this period. Menopause is a universal phenomenon, but there … Read more
The road to a better mood might run through your stomach. Dutch researchers found that a popular gut-boosting supplement helped healthy adults feel less anxious, stressed and fatigued in a matter of weeks. An added perk: While it dialed down the doom and gloom, the new study showed that the daily dose didn’t compromise users’ … Read more
Adelynn Campbell’s last plane trip ended with a panic attack that she got through largely with the help of a kind flight attendant. That was last year — before 67 people died in January when an American Airlines jet collided with a helicopter over Washington, D.C., in the deadliest U.S. air disaster in almost a quarter century. … Read more
Looking to step up your workouts? Forget running on the treadmill or cycling to work. An international team of researchers suggests a different activity to manage stress, build resilience and improve wellbeing — dancing. “Our research shows that by dancing, we can tap into a natural stress-relief mechanism that enhances our resilience and helps us … Read more
Irritable bowel syndrome affects up to 45 million Americans, so when Sara Beran found herself frequently racing to the bathroom, she assumed she was just another case. The otherwise healthy 34-year-old dealt with the issue for more than a year and a half before her life came to a screeching halt with a gut-wrenching diagnosis: … Read more
Your gut’s new best friend might already be hiding in the back of your fridge. New research from the University of California, Davis, suggests that sauerkraut may help protect and strengthen your intestinal barrier — a vital line of defense for maintaining overall gut health and keeping bowel diseases at bay. “A little bit of … Read more
From steamy nights with a lover to solo scrolls under the covers — Americans are watching more porn than ever before. In 2024, the US once again topped the global charts for traffic to Pornhub, racking up more than 3 billion visits to the free adult film site in January alone. But while porn might … Read more