The very, very boring habit that’s key to losing more weight: study

The very, very boring habit that’s key to losing more weight: study

Variety may be the spice of life, but consistency is key. Especially when it comes to weight loss. While nutrition experts have long praised a diverse diet, a new study in the journal Health Psychology shows that eating the same thing day in and day out might help shed pounds faster than eating a range … Read more

Scientists warn that a modern supermarket staple is messing with women’s fertility

Scientists warn that a modern supermarket staple is messing with women’s fertility

It’s the food, baby. While shopping the perimeter of the grocery store is an age-old tip to stock up on good-for-you foods, reaching for chips, cookies and soda can be the ultimate comfort habit. But these and other junk food staples could be messing with women’s chances of trying to have a baby, according to … Read more

Eating more meat can help slow dementia — for specific people

Eating more meat can help slow dementia — for specific people

A steak a day may keep the forgetfulness away. New research suggests that a meat-heavy diet may help ward off dementia, but don’t go switching to the carnivore diet just yet — this protein-packed advice is only for a select group of people with a genetic risk factor tied to Alzheimer’s disease.  Scientists say the … Read more

6 foods to eat during your luteal phase to prevent cramps, boost energy and reduce bloating

6 foods to eat during your luteal phase to prevent cramps, boost energy and reduce bloating

Feed your phase. Lasting 12-16 days, the luteal phase — the second phase in the menstrual cycle — begins after ovulation and ends with menstruation. It corresponds to a peak in hormonal fluctuations — and for many women, a whole lot of uncomfortable symptoms, from mood changes to bloating to breakouts. But one gut health … Read more

New ‘keto pill’ mimics popular diet without giving up carbs

New ‘keto pill’ mimics popular diet without giving up carbs

Will it be the best thing since sliced bread? Keto is a high-fat, moderate-protein and low-carb diet designed to plunge the body into ketosis, where it burns fat instead of carbs for fuel. Dieters often shed up to 10 pounds the first two weeks — mainly water weight — while long-term loss is typically one … Read more

Fall asleep faster — and sleep more deeply — by eating more of this, say scientists

Fall asleep faster — and sleep more deeply — by eating more of this, say scientists

Don’t sleep on this nutrient. If you’re not getting enough sleep, you could be missing out on some vital dietary staples. But you shouldn’t only aim for more sleep, but quality, deep sleep as well. And recent research has shown one essential nutrient could be the key — especially as it also helps digestion, has … Read more

I’ve been taking a GLP-1 since 2024 — it’s not a magic pill, it’s a life preserver

I’ve been taking a GLP-1 since 2024 — it’s not a magic pill, it’s a life preserver

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. Magic pills promising to help overweight people slim down are nothing new. When I was a teenager on Staten Island, back when ephedra was still legal, I bought a bottle … Read more

Bizarre wellness fads you forgot about — and what we’re using now instead

Bizarre wellness fads you forgot about — and what we’re using now instead

With clocks springing forward this weekend for daylight saving time, it’s time to spring into action. About 80% of US households dust off their brooms, vacuums and scrub brushes each year for spring cleaning. Amid the faded clothes and unused linens, you might spot some wellness gadgets from trends long past. Shake Weights, a defining … Read more

Seniors over 80 who eat specific diet may be less likely to reach 100 years old

Seniors over 80 who eat specific diet may be less likely to reach 100 years old

Older adults who avoid meat in their golden years may be less likely to reach age 100 than their meat-eating counterparts, new research suggests. Researchers tracked more than 5,000 adults aged 80 or older who were enrolled in the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey. Between 1998 and 2018, data showed that those who did not eat meat … Read more

Scientists exposed breast cancer to 4 different diets — one sped up tumor growth

Scientists exposed breast cancer to 4 different diets — one sped up tumor growth

We are what we eat. While both the beneficial and detrimental effects of diet on health are well-documented, from boosting longevity to backfiring and scaring metabolism, certain eating habits can also impact cancer. Now, new research has discovered that one way of eating in particular could accelerate tumor growth in cancer patients. Food can have … Read more

Yummy snack boosts muscle power in older adults — you only need 3 tablespoons a day

Yummy snack boosts muscle power in older adults — you only need 3 tablespoons a day

Go nuts over this news. Diet plays a large role in longevity and healthy aging, not to mention adding necessary fuel for larger muscle growth. While meat is often the first line of attack at staving off age-related muscle loss, new research shows a pantry staple could boost muscle power. Older adults who ate three … Read more

This diet beat out 5 others as the best for bolstering brain health as we age

This diet beat out 5 others as the best for bolstering brain health as we age

The crème de la crème of diets? Many eating plans vie to be called the best, such as the Mediterranean diet, which offers several health benefits, and the Alternative Healthy Eating Index (AHEI) for healthier aging. Now, new research has potentially identified the best diet for boosting brain health as we age. While several diets have … Read more

These five diets can prolong your life by up to 5 years: new study

These five diets can prolong your life by up to 5 years: new study

Live to eat? More like eat to live forever. While we may not be able to agree which diet is best overall — keto, Mediterranean, vegan — some certainly have a wide range of health benefits. But new research has found the top contenders that could potentially add years to our lives. While several diets … Read more

What biohacker Bryan Johnson does between 5 and 10 p.m. every night to avoid dying

What biohacker Bryan Johnson does between 5 and 10 p.m. every night to avoid dying

Call it the early bird special for cheating death. It’s no secret that biohacking mogul Bryan Johnson wants to live forever by following an ultra-strict fitness regimen alongside a 14-step morning routine for anti-aging. And Johnson has one particular trick from his extreme “Project Blueprint” longevity plan that he does every day to cheat death. … Read more

Chicken might not be healthier than beef, new study suggests

Chicken might not be healthier than beef, new study suggests

Red meat has long been blamed for raising blood sugar and diabetes risk, while chicken is widely seen as the healthier option — but a new study challenges that age-old advice. Researchers at the Indiana University School of Public Health–Bloomington and the Illinois Institute of Technology put a common dietary recommendation for people with prediabetes to the … Read more

Popular weight-loss plan is more hype than help, new study finds: ‘Doesn’t justify the enthusiasm’

Popular weight-loss plan is more hype than help, new study finds: ‘Doesn’t justify the enthusiasm’

A popular diet may be far less effective at helping people lose weight than fanfare suggests. Endorsed by stars like Jennifer Aniston, Hugh Jackman and Chris Hemsworth, it’s a go-to among many famous faces who are considered fit and healthy — but more and more research is casting doubt on how useful it actually is. … Read more

Exclusive | How ‘Remember the Titans’ star went from 536 lbs to having ‘visible abs’ — and the goal that helps him maintain it

Exclusive | How ‘Remember the Titans’ star went from 536 lbs to having ‘visible abs’ — and the goal that helps him maintain it

Back in 2001, actor Ethan Suplee was standing on a freight scale typically used to weigh trucks. It was an eye-opening moment before he checked into a treatment center for drug and alcohol addiction at 24 years old, where his weight was required for intake. The “My Name is Earl” star had to specially order … Read more

You’ve probably ignored this superfood your entire life — how to eat it so you don’t get sick

You’ve probably ignored this superfood your entire life — how to eat it so you don’t get sick

It’s shooting its shot at stardom. Adding power-packed foods to your daily diet can seriously boost your health, from promoting a balanced gut to providing disease-fighting antioxidants. While no single food can provide all the health and nutritional benefits we need, items like fermented foods, blueberries, avocados and nuts have long been powerhouse staples of … Read more

Doctor reveals why there’s no ‘one-size-fits-all’ diet: ‘Biology tells the truth’

Doctor reveals why there’s no ‘one-size-fits-all’ diet: ‘Biology tells the truth’

Nearly half of Americans try to lose weight each year, and roughly 17% (about 43 million adults) follow a special diet like keto, vegan or Mediterranean, data shows. With so many different diet plans and conflicting advice, it may be difficult to determine the right way to eat. Mark Hyman, M.D., says there isn’t any single plan … Read more

How many hours of video games you can play before it starts messing with your weight, diet and sleep

How many hours of video games you can play before it starts messing with your weight, diet and sleep

Power down the play. Video games can be a fun way to relax and turn off your brain, and with 61% of Americans ages 5 to 90 report they play video games for at least an hour each week. But all that game time can add up, as new research shows how excessive game play can be … Read more