The worst wellness cleanses and fasts throughout history— one required a parasite to hatch in the intestines

The worst wellness cleanses and fasts throughout history— one required a parasite to hatch in the intestines

New year, same old liver? After all those holiday indulgences, many people feel the need to hit the “reset” button with a detox or cleanse for a fresh-start fix. These practices date back thousands of years — think Cleopatra’s sour donkey milk baths to preserve beauty and youthfulness, Dr. John Harvey Kellogg’s yogurt enemas to … Read more

Shocking number of Americans would rather ditch social media than GLP-1 drugs: survey

Shocking number of Americans would rather ditch social media than GLP-1 drugs: survey

“Dry January” is getting replaced by something a lot more modern: half of Americans say taking GLP-1 medications is the next big wellness trend. The poll of 2,000 US adults found nearly a quarter (23%) currently use GLP-1s or have used them within the past five years. And when asked if they would rather ditch … Read more

Popular intermittent fasting diets may not deliver the health benefits many expect

Popular intermittent fasting diets may not deliver the health benefits many expect

Time-restricted eating has gained popularity in recent years, but a recent study suggests that intermittent fasting — while effective for weight loss — might not live up to the hype in terms of wider benefits. The small German study found that participants who were placed on two different time-restricted eating schedules lost weight, but experienced no improvement in blood … Read more

This type of diet may be physically changing your liver — and may lead to higher cancer risk

This type of diet may be physically changing your liver — and may lead to higher cancer risk

From fast-food to ultra-processed snacks, a high-fat diet eaten over the long term may trigger biological changes in the liver that could raise the risk of cancer.  Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) suggested it may be less about how much fatty food is consumed at once — and more about how long the liver … Read more

All about the new US dietary guidelines: More beef tallow, fewer ‘ready-to-eat’ meals

All about the new US dietary guidelines: More beef tallow, fewer ‘ready-to-eat’ meals

Goodbye, pre-packaged dinners — hello, full-fat dairy, red meat and olive oil. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s US Department of Health & Human Services released its revamped dietary guidance for Americans on Wednesday, calling for a limit to processed food, refined carbohydrates, petroleum-based food dyes and a focus on healthy fats, whole grains and protein. A … Read more

‘MeatEater’ host explains how to get ‘the healthiest food’

‘MeatEater’ host explains how to get ‘the healthiest food’

As Americans continue to debate diets, calories and protein sources, Steven Rinella of Montana has a simpler definition of healthy eating: Go outside and get your food. “The act of going and getting it is time spent outdoors,” the cookbook author and host of the hunting show “MeatEater” told Fox News Digital in an on-camera interview. … Read more

Mounjaro dietitian reveals 7 ways to stay fuller, longer — with or without GLP-1 drugs

Mounjaro dietitian reveals 7 ways to stay fuller, longer — with or without GLP-1 drugs

About one in eight Americans have tried GLP-1 drugs like Mounjaro, Zepbound and Ozempic — and they’ve shrunken appetites so dramatically that people are spending noticeably less on groceries. But one dietitian and LillyDirect partner — a platform from Eli Lilly, which sells Mounjaro and Zepbound — tells The Post there are actually lots of … Read more

Controversial new 5th type of diabetes is officially recognized — and existing treatments can make things worse

Controversial new 5th type of diabetes is officially recognized — and existing treatments can make things worse

The diabetes playbook just got a major update. The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) officially recognized a fifth form of the disease this year, a landmark step that comes more than 70 years after it was first identified. The move aims to shine a light on a long-overlooked condition that affects millions worldwide — but the … Read more

Your dad’s eating habits may be partially to blame for your metabolic disorders

Your dad’s eating habits may be partially to blame for your metabolic disorders

Thanks a lot, pops. We inherit both physical traits and lifestyle habits from our parents, the latter of which we may notice as early as our 20s when we start to slowly morph into them. And according to new research, it turns out what your dad ate before you were even born could affect your … Read more

Which cheeses to eat — and avoid — when considering heart health this holiday season: experts

Which cheeses to eat — and avoid — when considering heart health this holiday season: experts

Cheese has long been blamed for raising cholesterol — but cardiologists and dietitians say it’s not that simple, and holiday cheese boards don’t have to be completely off-limits. While some cheeses are higher in saturated fat and easier to overeat, they act differently from butter or processed meats in the body, according to experts. Large studies show … Read more

Exclusive | From AI sexbots to stay-at-home ‘hub-sons’: 10 Post stories that raised eyebrows in 2025

Exclusive | From AI sexbots to stay-at-home ‘hub-sons’: 10 Post stories that raised eyebrows in 2025

Amid economic anxiety, government gridlock and political violence, it was often hard to remain optimistic in 2025. But amid a seemingly unending stream of bad news, The Post’s Lifestyle team did their best to make readers smile — and raise their eyebrows — by reporting on the weirdest and wildest happenings in the Big Apple … Read more

Diabetes, heart disease — and a super-spreader? Experts share fears for Santa’s health

Diabetes, heart disease — and a super-spreader? Experts share fears for Santa’s health

At over 1,700 years old, Santa Claus could probably teach biohackers like Bryan Johnson, Dave Asprey and Gary Brecka a thing or two about longevity. But it would seem pretty clear that it’s magic — not supplements, wonder drugs like GLP-1s or high-tech “human optimization devices” — that has maximized his life span. That’s especially … Read more

This luxe resort is offering menopause vacations with pelvic floor yoga and ‘symptom bingo’

This luxe resort is offering menopause vacations with pelvic floor yoga and ‘symptom bingo’

Girls’ trips are growing up — and this time, they’re trading hangovers for hormone help. At Miraval Arizona, female guests are offered programming designed to help them navigate the menopause transition in the pampered setting of a luxury resort. “It’s an opportunity to tune into not only how we survive this stage, but also how … Read more

Chocolate can slow down aging, says new study — why downer docs say that doesn’t mean you should eat more

Chocolate can slow down aging, says new study — why downer docs say that doesn’t mean you should eat more

How sweet it is to beat the clock. Researchers at King’s College London report that theobromine, a naturally occurring chemical that gives dark chocolate its bitter flavor, may boast anti-aging properties. Anti-inflammatory and rich in antioxidants, theobromine is an alkaloid, a plant-derived compound that interacts with gene regulation and can shape long-term health outcomes. Published … Read more

These foods can change the color of your skin if you eat too much

These foods can change the color of your skin if you eat too much

While many a dietitian espouses the benefits of “eating the rainbow” or filling your diet with a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables to maximize nutrients, some of those same items can paint the palette of your skin. Load up too much on certain foods and you might notice a startling difference in the mirror. … Read more

You can boost collagen in your skin with this vitamin — and by eating 2 small fruits a day

You can boost collagen in your skin with this vitamin — and by eating 2 small fruits a day

Beautiful skin does come from within… the skin of a certain superfood. Researchers from the University of Otago in New Zealand have found a direct correlation between collagen production and the amount of vitamin C in our daily diets. The study, published in the International Journal of Investigative Dermatology, found that vitamin C levels in skin cells … Read more

Olive oil shots are the latest weight loss craze — but they may be ‘more hype than medicine’

Olive oil shots are the latest weight loss craze — but they may be ‘more hype than medicine’

It may make some people shudder, but a growing number of social media users say that starting their day with a shot of olive oil is the secret to better health. The shot, often mixed with lemon juice or water for easier sipping, has been gaining steam on Instagram and TikTok. Users who promote the habit report such … Read more

Exclusive | The ‘Ozempic body’ trend is pushing celebrity role models to shrink before our eyes — but it’s not ‘shaming’ to call it what it is: shocking

Exclusive | The ‘Ozempic body’ trend is pushing celebrity role models to shrink before our eyes — but it’s not ‘shaming’ to call it what it is: shocking

“Ozempic body” is the new “heroin chic” in the world of celebrity — and the fact that it’s trickling down to the masses should concern everyone. When I scroll through post after post featuring celebs shrinking away — most aggressively, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo through the “Wicked: For Good” press tour — my stomach … Read more

Merely smelling these foods while pregnant can increase your kid’s obesity risk

Merely smelling these foods while pregnant can increase your kid’s obesity risk

Something doesn’t smell so great for moms to be. There are tons of studies that show that what you eat while pregnant can affect your unborn baby, contributing to everything from stress to intelligence. But new research has found that certain smells may actually affect your future child’s health — and put them more at … Read more

Fitness expert Jillian Michaels shares her secret for avoiding holiday weight gain

Fitness expert Jillian Michaels shares her secret for avoiding holiday weight gain

Jillian Michaels shared her go-to rule for avoiding holiday weight gain. During an interview with Fox News Digital, the 51-year-old celebrity trainer explained that her secret to staying fit while still enjoying the festive season is “practicing balance.” “One of the ways you can do that is by incorporating what I call the 80-20 rule,” Michaels … Read more