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
A futuristic fix for depression is here — and it doesn’t involve prescription drugs or a shrink. The first-of-its-kind treatment from GrayMatters Health uses something called “self-neuromodulation” to help patients rewire their own brain patterns to ease their symptoms. “This is a completely new paradigm of treatment for depression, and it actually works,” Dr. Aaron … Read more
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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
DEAR ABBY: My fiancee and I have been arguing almost every day. We have been verbally and emotionally hurting each other. I love her very much, but she has a severe alcohol disorder, and I want her to stop drinking. She keeps begging me for money whenever she runs out of her own. She wants … Read more
Mind your mind! Around 90,000 new cases of Parkinson’s disease are diagnosed in the US each year — the neurodegenerative disorder is commonly associated with slow movement, tremors, stiffness and difficulty walking. Experts suggest that physical activity and a balanced diet can help lower Parkinson’s risk. A new study supports that guidance, finding that people … 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
We’ll give you the bad news first. Research shows 48% of women and 36% of men will experience a stroke or develop dementia or depression at some point in their lives. The good news is that a new study says you can significantly control the risk of developing one or more of these conditions by … 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
Her first panic attack came at a company-wide meeting, right before her scheduled presentation. Carolina Lasso had given many similar talks about her marketing team’s accomplishments. When her name was called this time, she couldn’t speak. “I felt a knot in my throat,” Lasso said. “My head, it felt like it was inside a bubble. I couldn’t … Read more
Could science fiction become reality? In 2004’s “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind,” Jim Carrey’s character undergoes a memory-erasing procedure to forget his ex. But while the procedure seemed farfetched at the time, technology has gotten us closer to the possibility of wiping painful memories from our minds — or at the very least, making … Read more
Good girl gone mad. Here’s a health quiz: Do you put everyone else’s needs above your own? Do you have a hard time saying the word “no”? Do you live in fear of people being mad at you? And do you also have a tummy ache? If so, you might just have “good girl syndrome” … Read more
A Columbia-trained psychiatrist is on a mission to democratize good mental health. “There are the boring things that every doctor will tell you about, like, nutrition is good, your sleep is good, your movement is OK,” Dr. Judith Joseph told The Post. “I talk about different things that most doctors don’t.” In her upcoming book, … Read more
It’s the end of an era. On March 31, Hooters filed for bankruptcy — not long after shuttering down dozens of “underperforming stores.” While the restaurant chain will not be closing its doors for good, it has announced plans to “re-Hooterize” — axing its infamous “bikini nights” and attempting to return to its “family-friendly roots.” … Read more
They say the early bird catches the worm — probably because night owls are too depressed to do it. Night owls may be smarter than early birds, but research suggests they are also more likely to develop diabetes and struggle with anxiety and depression. But why night owls — people who like to go to … Read more
Your father might not have been comfortable talking about his feelings, but these days, more men, and particularly new fathers, are fessing up to being sad dads. Postpartum depression — a severe and long-lasting mood disorder affecting new parents — is self-reported in approximately 12% to 16% of US women, according to the Centers for … Read more