The surprising health benefit of being bald

The surprising health benefit of being bald

Less hair, less healthcare? Around 25% of men with male pattern baldness notice hair loss by the age of 30, with the number jumping to two-thirds of American men losing hair by 35. For some, going the way of The Rock, Jason Statham and Stanley Tucci can be tough (thought it shouldn’t be — would … Read more

Latest COVID vaccine may have unexpected health benefit, study suggests

Latest COVID vaccine may have unexpected health benefit, study suggests

The latest COVID-19 vaccine (2024-2025) has been linked to fewer serious heart-related events among US veterans. New research confirmed a small reduction in COVID-related cardiovascular events, or COVID-19-associated MACE, due to the vaccine. MACE (major adverse cardiovascular events) is a composite measure of serious heart-related outcomes. It typically includes cardiovascular death, heart attack and stroke, and may also include … Read more

How some men could benefit from estrogen patches — yes, the ones women use in menopause

How some men could benefit from estrogen patches — yes, the ones women use in menopause

Pass the patch. The US is in the middle of an estrogen patch shortage, with menopausal women struggling to get ahold of hormone therapy to stave off their symptoms — and experts don’t think the problem’s likely to resolve any time soon. But a study recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine found … Read more

Scientists reveal surprising brain benefit of laughter: ‘It’s a mental workout’

Scientists reveal surprising brain benefit of laughter: ‘It’s a mental workout’

The old saying that laughter is the best medicine may be true, according to new research that suggests it is also a vital catalyst for children’s development. Laughter and play are fundamental to healthy brain growth, emotional well-being and social bonding, according to Jacqueline Harding, Ph.D., an early childhood expert at Middlesex University in London. In her book, “The … Read more

I ditched my Western wellness routine for Chinese herbs — the clear benefit came after 9 p.m.

I ditched my Western wellness routine for Chinese herbs — the clear benefit came after 9 p.m.

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. Gen Z is beginning to doubt whether the West really is the best, and I might be among them — at least, when it comes to medicine. A couple of … Read more

Scientists discover unexpected benefit to masturbating — but just for men

Scientists discover unexpected benefit to masturbating — but just for men

Fellas, you might want to pencil in a little “me” time.  A new study found that masturbation comes with more perks than just the rush of feel-good endorphins after an orgasm. This time, it’s all about what’s going on behind the scenes with your swimmers. Masturbation has been linked to a range of physical and … Read more

Drugs like Ozempic may have a surprising benefit: study

Drugs like Ozempic may have a surprising benefit: study

Talk about a surprise perk. Numerous additional benefits of GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Ozempic continue to be discovered, from improving cardiovascular health to potentially preventing dementia and lowering the risk of depression. Now, one more benefit could be added to the list, thanks to new research that found the blockbuster drugs could be a … Read more

I got a vibration plate for lymphatic drainage, but another benefit shocked me

I got a vibration plate for lymphatic drainage, but another benefit shocked me

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. Everyone should have one. That’s just one of thousands of glowing reviews praising this piece of TikTok-viral fitness equipment. As a wellness writer who’s tested everything from longevity powders and … Read more

People are getting Botox and facials covered by their job with this skincare health benefit

People are getting Botox and facials covered by their job with this skincare health benefit

Let’s face it: For many of us, the hardest part of skincare isn’t the routine — it’s the bill. Now, some employers are stepping in with a first-of-its-kind benefit that aims to make preventive skin health and wellness services more accessible. From skin cancer screenings and acne treatments to Botox, facials and medical-grade beauty products, … Read more

This workplace benefit is the biggest reason people change jobs: survey

This workplace benefit is the biggest reason people change jobs: survey

Health insurance is the No. 1 deciding factor in people’s next career step, yet most with employer health insurance say it doesn’t meet their needs very well.  That’s according to a recent survey of 2,000 Americans across the country, which investigated their happiness with employer health insurance. It also looked at the essential role health … Read more

Exclusive | I went to a 2-hour comedy show inside a sauna — the best health benefit hit when I got home

Exclusive | I went to a 2-hour comedy show inside a sauna — the best health benefit hit when I got home

You’ve heard the old trick about picturing the audience in their underwear to calm stage fright… but what if you were stripped down to your skivvies too? On Tuesday night, four standout comedians did exactly that, performing not on a stage but on the steps of a sauna at one of the city’s buzziest bathhouses, … Read more

Men need to work twice as hard as women for this important health benefit

Men need to work twice as hard as women for this important health benefit

Sorry, fellas. New research suggests that men may need to exercise twice as much as women to lower their chances of developing a major health threat that kills them more often. “This study provides strong evidence that a one-size-fits-all approach cannot and should not be used to guide physical activity recommendations for men and women,” … Read more

American Airlines is making a big change to its carry-on baggage rules from Monday —and you’re likely to benefit

American Airlines is making a big change to its carry-on baggage rules from Monday —and you’re likely to benefit

They’re not going to check your carry-on. American Airlines is removing metal bag sizers at its boarding gates across the US this coming Monday, with fliers no longer required to squeeze their suitcases inside the contraption to make sure it meets size requirements. The news was first reported by View From The Wing, which obtained … Read more

What will ‘TrumpRx’ actually mean for patients? Who will benefit most from slashed drug costs — and what those savings will look like

What will ‘TrumpRx’ actually mean for patients? Who will benefit most from slashed drug costs — and what those savings will look like

Could “TrumpRx” be the prescription for lower drug prices? President Trump announced a landmark deal with Pfizer to cut drug prices and sell them on TrumpRx, a new direct-to-consumer federal website that’s slated to launch next year. Prescription drug prices in the US are roughly 2.78 times higher on average than in 33 other high-income … Read more

Kelly Clarkson cancels Texas benefit concert appearance after ex-husband Brandon Blackstock’s death

Kelly Clarkson cancels Texas benefit concert appearance after ex-husband Brandon Blackstock’s death

Kelly Clarkson has pulled out of an upcoming concert appearance at an event slated to take place this weekend following the death of her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock. The singer’s ex, to whom she was married from 2013 to 2020, died on Aug. 3 following a yearslong private battle with melanoma, a serious form of skin cancer. … Read more

Airlines to allow certain passengers to skip customs security checkpoint for faster travel — here’s who will benefit

Airlines to allow certain passengers to skip customs security checkpoint for faster travel — here’s who will benefit

Airlines are making international travel easier for some passengers. The airline partnered with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to pilot a new program that allows some international travelers to skip the usual TSA and customs re-screenings. The first-of-its-kind program, known as One Stop Security (OSS), will allow passengers to go directly to their connecting flight … Read more

Airbnb is making major changes to its cancellation policy — here’s how guests benefit

Airbnb is making major changes to its cancellation policy — here’s how guests benefit

Guests are getting more flexibility with Airbnb’s new cancellation policies. Starting Oct. 1, 2025, the standard cancellation policies for stays less than 28 nights will allow guests to cancel up to 24 hours after the reservation is confirmed for a full refund, as long as the reservation was confirmed at least seven days before check-in. … Read more

Amazon makes drastic change to this year’s Prime Day that will benefit bargain shoppers

Amazon makes drastic change to this year’s Prime Day that will benefit bargain shoppers

Here’s a primer on the upcoming Amazon deals. Amazon’s Prime Day is about to get even bigger — and bargain hunters will soon have a whole lot more time to score incredible deals. For the first time, Amazon is extending its highly anticipated shopping event from two days to four. Amazon Prime Day deals will … Read more

Trendy workplace benefit is too good to be true: ‘It’s not all it’s cracked up to be’

Trendy workplace benefit is too good to be true: ‘It’s not all it’s cracked up to be’

This time-off policy is not making employees any happier. These days, when people are applying for jobs — they look for an employer that pays well and offers generous paid time off. However, if you see a job listing that offers “unlimited” PTO, it might be a scam — here’s why. “People hear you have … Read more