Tired? You’re not alone. Over a third of adults fail to get the recommended amount of sleep each night. Sufficient sleep is essential for good health, as lack of shut-eye has been linked to a higher risk of diabetes, heart disease, cognitive decline/dementia, poor immunity, mood changes like depression and anxiety, and other chronic health problems. Exerts call … Read more
’Tis the season for heartburn. Dr. Mark Pochapin, the Sholtz-Leeds Professor of Medicine and director of the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at NYU Langone Health, said he often sees patients around the holidays suffering from heartburn, indigestion or an upset stomach. Just in time for Thanksgiving, Pochapin gets to the bottom of acid reflux, … Read more
No more wake and bake! State regulators have banned the distribution of cannabis pills that are also infused with caffeine — a combo that’s been a popular pick-me-up for fitness buffs and office professionals, The Post has learned. The New York Office of Cannabis Management issued a stop order to Hudson Cannabis, an upstate marijuana/hemp … Read more
Be still your heart — we’re heading into holiday heart syndrome season, the time of year when binging and boozing at boisterous bashes can leave your heart racing. While heart palpitations can be “startling and very unsettling,” a Georgia-based heart surgeon assures that they are very rarely dangerous or life-threatening. “Normally the palpitations are brought … Read more
Just brew it — a new study out of China finds that moderate coffee consumption can lower the risk of developing a combination of diabetes, stroke and heart disease known as cardiometabolic multimorbidity. The researchers determined that draining three daily cups of coffee, or 200-300 milligrams of caffeine, can lessen the odds by more than … Read more
Ticked off about your eyelid tic? Dr. Anthony Youn, a board-certified plastic surgeon based in Michigan, is sharing three ways to stop the pesky twitching. “It happens to so many of us,” Youn said Friday in a 12-second TikTok. “The treatments are to get more sleep, reduce the amount of caffeine intake and if all … Read more
Too much coffee can be a latte for the heart to handle, with a new study linking over 400 milligrams of caffeine a day to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease even for otherwise healthy people. “Regular caffeine consumption could disturb the parasympathetic system, leading to elevated blood pressure and heart rates,” explained lead study … 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
We love a quick fix and a new swath of coffee-inspired diets is making the rounds — or grounds, as it were — promising a lean life one cup at a time. Coffee has long been lauded as a powerful jolt for eliminating jiggle. A recent study from Harvard’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health revealed that … Read more
Talk about a green new deal. Stroll the streets of Manhattan these days and in some neighborhoods, you might see almost as many matcha cafes as espresso bars and coffee shops. And if you’re curious about switching your caffeine source, that’s good, experts say — matcha can keep you alert and awake just like your morning … Read more
This will be a tall order for coffee lovers. Sleep specialist and clinical psychologist Michael Breus says that the best way to mitigate sleeplessness is to cut off java consumption early in the day. “The No. 1 mistake coffee drinkers make that impacts sleep is drinking it past noon,” he told Well+Good this week. “The … Read more
Sugar, you’re going down. A registered dietitian from Florida is giving the scoop on how to halve the sugar content in a popular Starbucks blended drink with a few clicks on the Starbucks app. “If you go on the Starbucks app, you can see all nutrition facts and ingredients, everything that goes into each order,” … Read more
Energy drinks are the go-to go-go juice for many people looking to battle back fatigue and put a carbonated pep in their proverbial step, but recent research suggests consuming these drinks could lead to serious health conditions. As The Post has previously reported, energy drinks are known to erode teeth and increase the risk of … Read more
No matter the weather or how cold their hands are, there’s always one person you know who is opting for iced coffee. But there might be a method to their so-called madness, according to experts, who say there is a psychological reason ice coffee devotees can’t give up the chilled java — even when the temperatures … Read more
Better latte than never? With some TikTokers blaming their mid-afternoon energy crashes on drinking coffee first thing in the morning, researchers are spilling the beans on the pros and cons of delaying your caffeine intake. “Everyone responds to caffeine differently,” Marilyn Cornelis, a caffeine researcher at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, told The … Read more
These national poll results may give you a jolt. One in four parents say their teens consume caffeine at least once a day or nearly every day, according to a new University of Michigan survey. Caffeine appears to be more popular among teens 16 to 18 than 13 to 15, however, a third of parents could … Read more
She’s got a bag of tricks for unsightly under-eye bags. A Harvard-trained, board-certified dermatologist is sharing three ways to reduce puffiness under eyes caused by fluid accumulation. “These are generally worse in the morning and swell with allergies, poor sleep or salty foods. Under eye bags or puffy eyes from fat require removal,” Dr. Neera Nathan, 35, … Read more
It was the lift she needed — or so she thought. Julia Pugachevsky, a senior health reporter for Insider, revealed that she started taking Cellucor C4 pre-workout powder after reaching a plateau in strength training. At first, she wrote in a Friday essay for Insider, she “felt ‘Popeye’-level strength, opting for 5lb-heavier dumbbells without hesitation. … Read more
Let’s get fizz-ical. A Toronto-based registered dietitian has evaluated the healthfulness of the no-calorie diet sodas Coke Zero and Diet Coke — and the results are soda-pressing for Coke fans. “Both contain aspartame, caffeine, natural flavors, and caramel colors, etc.,” Abbey Sharp began her peppy pop post Sunday on TikTok. “The key difference is that … Read more
Better latte than never! If you’re using the Starbucks app, there’s a way to order an iced vanilla latte — which typically consists of two shots of espresso, 2% milk, ice and four pumps of vanilla syrup — with an extra shot of espresso while paying less than you normally would with that add-on, the Daily Meal … Read more