A woman who woke up with “gym” aches was struck down by a sudden paralysis, caused by a rare condition. Charlie Wilson, 38, was living a “completely normal” life working in Magaluf, Mallorca, before she lost movement in both legs, her left arm, and neck. She broke out in lumps all over her body, but … Read more
The physical demands of the NBA Finals can be more than a player’s problem — just ask Timothée Chalamet. The Hollywood A-lister — and Knicks superfan — posted a picture to his Instagram story of him with two plastic bags of ice on his knees while resting on a couch in Texas and donning a … Read more
Higher temps, higher calorie burn? Think again. As the weather warms up — and temperatures climb into the high 80s in New York City this week — people are spending a lot more time outside. Getting more movement is certainly good for burning calories and keeping healthy, but our bodies may naturally burn fewer calories … Read more
Call it a run-in with reality. OpenAI executive Maggie Hott has crossed the finish lines of two Ironman triathlons and 21 marathons, describing herself as a “very, very, very healthy person.” Two years ago, the mother of two decided to find out exactly how healthy she is. A good friend suggested she undergo testing at … Read more
Eiza González is literally everywhere. The in-demand actor just wrapped a grueling, monthslong shoot in Budapest for the highly anticipated second season of “3 Body Problem.” Before that, she was in the Canary Islands filming Guy Ritchie’s action-thriller “In the Grey” — she plays a badass special-ops fixer opposite Jake Gyllenhaal and Henry Cavill — … Read more
Sorry, fellas — the era of the celebrated “dad bod” may be heading for the gym locker room. A new study suggests women are swiping left on softer physiques in favor of leaner, athletic builds more akin to actors Paul Mescal and Jacob Elordi than the beer-belly bravado once hailed as peak male attractiveness. But … Read more
Don’t take minerals for granite. Sodium, calcium, potassium and magnesium regulate hydration, manage nervous system function, support metabolism and contribute to energy production, among other essential tasks. Deficiency in one or more of these minerals means an electrolyte imbalance that can cause everything from muscle weakness and cramps to fatigue, irregular heartbeats and even seizures. … Read more
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Forget the fountain of youth — the secret to staying young may lie in how you spend your free time. New research has identified a series of fun activities that appear to help slow how quickly the body ages, with effects similar to those linked to exercise. But don’t expect one afternoon to turn back … Read more
Bordeaux-no! A Michigan woman was arrested and then rushed to the hospital after she stole a bottle of wine and hid it inside a “body cavity,” cops said. The 48-year-old was allegedly caught by shopkeepers drinking a bottle of alcohol in a Traverse City liquor store without paying for it, and returned the next day … Read more
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. Health-phanatics finally seem to have found a scale they actually want to step onto. Between InBody scans, DEXA tests, and premium diagnostics from companies like Function Health and Elysium, getting … Read more
A young woman will have both her legs surgically amputated after they bent at a 45-degree angle upwards. Megan Dixon, 21, has been left with unbearable, constant pain for the past eight years when her legs were fixed completely straight. Megan, who also suffers from functional neurological disorder (FND), has bewildered doctors who have not … Read more
A young woman will have both her legs surgically amputated after they bent at a 45-degree angle upwards. Megan Dixon, 21, has been left with unbearable, constant pain for the past eight years when her legs were fixed completely straight. Megan, who also suffers from functional neurological disorder (FND), has bewildered doctors who have not … Read more
Life in plastic isn’t so fantastic. While there’s debate over how much is actually in our systems, microplastics are all the rage right now — and not in a good way for our health. A new study may have found the culprit behind the accumulation in our brains, and it’s much more common than we … Read more
Patricia Cornwell showed up to her first meeting at the Richmond, Virginia, medical examiner’s office in the summer of 1984 carrying what appeared to be a cane. The woman who would one day invent the forensic thriller was just 28 years old and still unpublished, living in a cramped seminary apartment with her then-husband while … Read more
Here’s the skinny on looking slim — horizontal stripes are in! Fashionistas of varying physiques have long been force-fed the belief that wearing horizontal stripes makes the body look short and fat. Well, that’s a big fat lie, according to eye-widening new data, debunking the antiquated myth about lined patterns and width. Horizontal pencil stripes offer the … Read more
Talk about a bloody genius treatment. A study published in Scientific Reports has identified a promising, unconventional source for treating the more than 600 million people living with osteoarthritis. While plenty of women deal with the downsides of menstrual blood ruining underwear, there could be a benefit to the monthly cycle. Monthly period blood could … Read more
This is some Marvel-ous ink. A comic book superfan earned the Guinness World Record for the most Marvel Comics characters tattooed on the body, with a staggering 63 inked across his skin. Tom Radford of England — who estimates he’s spent 350 hours in the tattoo chair and spent more than $13,000 — had his sights … Read more
Clay what?! The latest trend taking over TikTok might leave you scratching your head — or picking dirt out of your teeth. Viral videos show users filling miniature clay pots with lime juice, dusting them in Tajín and eating them whole like a crunchy, earthy snack. Janeth Herrera (@jannherr) shared her dirt cravings on TikTok … Read more
AGE before beauty. The latest hyperfixation among longevity experts appears to be Advanced Glycation End products (conveniently abbreviated as AGEs), the result of a chemical reaction between proteins and sugars. Just as a chef caramelizes onions in a pan, new science shows that sugars are “caramelizing” our insides, prematurely aging us and potentially contributing to … Read more