The ‘underestimated’ supplement that makes your body run more efficiently

The ‘underestimated’ supplement that makes your body run more efficiently

Dew it for your health? While water is essential to life — it serves as building material for cells, helps regulate body temperature and lubricates joints — many Americans aren’t hydrating enough. Adding one supplement, though, can provide an extra boost to help you reach your water goals and keep your body functioning properly and … Read more

Why kegels can backfire during menopause — and 4 yoga poses to do instead

Why kegels can backfire during menopause — and 4 yoga poses to do instead

Counting on Kegels to manage menopause changes? It may not be the fix you think. As estrogen levels plunge during the so-called change of life, the pelvic floor muscles that support organs like the bladder, uterus and bowel tend to weaken. Many women turn to Kegel exercises — repeatedly contracting and relaxing these muscles — … Read more

Hate exercise? You can actually fight dementia from your couch

Hate exercise? You can actually fight dementia from your couch

Couch potatoes, rejoice: lounging around might not be so bad — at least for your brain. While exercise is known to help lower dementia risk, new research suggests that even a small change in how you spend your time sitting could also make a difference. That’s welcome news for Americans, who spend an average of … Read more

Do women need to do push-ups differently? TikTok says yes — here’s what the pros say

Do women need to do push-ups differently? TikTok says yes — here’s what the pros say

The latest viral fitness trend gives a whole new meaning to “girl push-ups.” Across TikTok, ladies are dropping down for a set and popping up stunned, finding that a small tweak to their form suddenly makes the move easier, more comfortable — and, for some, possible for the first time. The secret? A subtle shift … Read more

6 things you can do right now to lower your dementia risk

6 things you can do right now to lower your dementia risk

Dementia is anything but fast — in fact, it’s often described as the “long goodbye.” Over 6 million Americans have the profoundly slow disease, which tends to take years, or even decades, to unfold. The largely irreversible condition gradually erodes personality, cognitive abilities and physical mobility. The good news is that there are lifestyle changes … Read more

Exclusive | ‘Plogging’ fitness trend is taking over New York City’s dirty streets — and keeping people in shape

Exclusive | ‘Plogging’ fitness trend is taking over New York City’s dirty streets — and keeping people in shape

Move over boring, old run club — picking up trash while jogging with pals is the hot new fitness trend. Run clubs have become increasingly popular as a way to exercise, forge friendships and make romantic connections, and now some New Yorkers are taking their passion a step further by cleaning the streets as they … Read more

Angry all the time in your 40s? It could be ‘perimenopause rage’

Angry all the time in your 40s? It could be ‘perimenopause rage’

Hit your 40s and suddenly find yourself seeing red over slow walkers, dishes in the sink or even your partner’s breathing? Blame it on the change. “It is not just ‘being moody,’ and it is not a personality flaw,” Dr. Michelle Sands, a licensed naturopathic physician who specializes in women’s hormone health, told The Post. … Read more

Easy ‘silent’ TikTok trend is actually great for heart health

Easy ‘silent’ TikTok trend is actually great for heart health

Shhh — the secret’s out! Experts say a TikTok fitness trend that prioritizes the sound of silence can support heart health. “Silent walking” is the practice of stepping out without the distractions of devices or music. Devotees of the “rawdogging” movement maintain that it is a whole-body boon that builds mindfulness, awareness and intentionality. “Silent … Read more

The real benefits of Cindy Crawford’s morning wellness routine — that fans say they’re ‘too poor for’

The real benefits of Cindy Crawford’s  morning wellness routine — that fans say they’re ‘too poor for’

Even you can wake up looking like Cindy Crawford — if you have the time and, especially, the moula. Crawford, who recently turned 60, revealed this week the first two-and-a-half hours of her exhaustive $12,000 morning wellness routine. “Creating a morning routine can be transformative, setting the tone for a productive and positive day ahead…many … Read more

I’m 67, microdosing Ozempic and having the best sex of my life — and people think I’m in my 20s

I’m 67, microdosing Ozempic and having the best sex of my life — and people think I’m in my 20s

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. A sexed-up sexagenarian says Ozempic has super-charged her love life — and left her looking four decades younger. Bobbi Parker-Hall, 67, says people mistake her for being in her twenties since … Read more

Should you be drinking cold or hot water? Experts weigh in on the healthier option

Should you be drinking cold or hot water? Experts weigh in on the healthier option

A viral wellness trend asks a simple question — is warm or cold water healthier? — but the science behind it is more nuanced. Previous research shows that food and beverage temperature has a measurable effect on things like anxiety and gut discomfort. One of the most long-standing health claims is that ice-cold water boosts calorie … 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

Moms who do this before and during pregnancy have babies who develop faster

Moms who do this before and during pregnancy have babies who develop faster

Talk about prenatal gains. A new study out of Japan shows that women who prioritize one common activity during pregnancy might be giving their babies a developmental advantage. After assessing nearly 40,000 mothers and children, the researchers found that babies raised by moms who were physically active before and during pregnancy were more likely to … Read more

Here’s how much time Americans spend logging into their many health apps

Here’s how much time Americans spend logging into their many health apps

Nearly half of Americans are feeling overwhelmed by the number of digital health tools they have, and many report health app burnout, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 insured adults aged 18-65 found that the average person uses six different health-related apps on a regular basis, with one in five having upward of … 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

More and more people are getting colorectal cancer before 50 — what should young people be doing about it?

More and more people are getting colorectal cancer before 50 — what should young people be doing about it?

“Black Panther” star Chadwick Boseman’s death in 2020 — from complications of late-stage colon cancer — triggered a significant surge in public awareness of the devastating disease and an increased interest in screening. The impact was so strong that it was dubbed the “Boseman effect.” This month’s death of “Dawson’s Creek” star James Van Der … Read more

Which US states exercise the most (and least) — and what data shows it’s done to their heart health

Which US states exercise the most (and least) — and what data shows it’s done to their heart health

The human heart is the drum of vitality — and its cadence is a key indicator of our overall well-being. New data has revealed which US states are working out the most and the least — and how those activity levels correlate to heart health. The World Health Organization recommends 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise … Read more

Exclusive | How Olympic track star Allyson Felix stays fit in retirement — and her tips for working out as a mom

Exclusive | How Olympic track star Allyson Felix stays fit in retirement — and her tips for working out as a mom

Allyson Felix may have stepped off the track, but she hasn’t eased her pace. Now a co-founder of two businesses and a member of the IOC Athletes’ Commission, the retired sprinter has channeled her drive into advocating for gender equity and maternal rights in sports, all while juggling life as a wife and mother of … Read more

Powerhouse athletes are actually prematurely aging their bodies thanks to an extreme exercise: study

Powerhouse athletes are actually prematurely aging their bodies thanks to an extreme exercise: study

They’re running themselves ragged — and possibly fast-tracking Father Time. Ultramarathons are surging in popularity, with more than 100,000 North Americans racing beyond 26.2 miles last year, nearly triple the 35,000 who did so in 2020. But before you lace up your sneakers, here’s the catch: New research suggests that people who tackle these extreme … Read more

Exclusive | How Ellen of Ellen’s Stardust Diner stays in shape and on stage at 84 (trips to Nordstrom help)

Exclusive | How Ellen of Ellen’s Stardust Diner stays in shape and on stage at 84 (trips to Nordstrom help)

She’s a local legend, and at 84, she’s only getting better. Ellen Hart, the larger-than-life owner of Broadway’s iconic Ellen’s Stardust Diner, has made maintaining her health and wellness a top priority in her golden years — though her motivations looked very different earlier on. “I was always interested in beauty and staying physically attractive, … Read more