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What is the ‘Lewy lean’? The odd sign of a type of dementia that progresses faster than Alzheimer’s

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What is the ‘Lewy lean’? The odd sign of a type of dementia that progresses faster than Alzheimer’s

Stand at attention for an off-kilter sign of this particular kind of dementia. Nearly 7 million Americans have been diagnosed with dementia, which gradually destroys memory, thinking skills, and the capacity to perform basic tasks.  While Alzheimer’s disease remains the most common form of dementia, another prevalent type of cognitive decline includes a singular symptom. LBD patients can … Read more

Do weighted vests really help you get in shape faster? Experts weigh in

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Do weighted vests really help you get in shape faster? Experts weigh in

In the fitness class Jessie Syfko created for a nationwide gym chain, exercisers wear weighted vests that add a challenge to their workouts. “People start to realize how good it feels to work just a little bit harder and a little bit smarter,” without actually changing what they’re doing, said Syfko, senior vice president for … Read more

Living in a place with lots of heat waves is aging you faster: study

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Living in a place with lots of heat waves is aging you faster: study

Extreme heat can trigger excessive sweating that overwhelms the body’s natural cooling system, potentially leading to heat cramps, heat stroke and even death in severe, untreated cases. An international team of researchers has identified a more subtle consequence of extreme heat — it may accelerate the aging process. Environmental epidemiologists analyzed 15 years of health … Read more

TSA launches faster PreCheck system at 15 airports — including 3 in the NYC area

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TSA launches faster PreCheck system at 15 airports — including 3 in the NYC area

TSA (Transportation Security Administration) PreCheck has always been a golden ticket to getting ahead in security lines at the airport — and now the system is about to get even quicker at select airports with specific airlines. Typically, travelers with TSA PreCheck must show a boarding pass or ID with the PreCheck indicator before proceeding … Read more

Want to fall asleep faster? Try setting a ‘neural curfew’ and a ‘digital sunset’

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Want to fall asleep faster? Try setting a ‘neural curfew’ and a ‘digital sunset’

Mind over mattress? It’s no secret that most Americans don’t get the recommended seven to nine hours of nightly sleep. Persistent stress, pressure-cooker schedules, 24/7 digital connectivity and “hustle culture” significantly contribute to insomnia. There are several ways to address sleep deprivation — you could reconsider your sleep position, for one, and avoid heavy meals … Read more

Airlines to allow certain passengers to skip customs security checkpoint for faster travel — here’s who will benefit

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Airlines to allow certain passengers to skip customs security checkpoint for faster travel — here’s who will benefit

Airlines are making international travel easier for some passengers. The airline partnered with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to pilot a new program that allows some international travelers to skip the usual TSA and customs re-screenings. The first-of-its-kind program, known as One Stop Security (OSS), will allow passengers to go directly to their connecting flight … Read more

Your body starts aging faster at this ‘inflection point’ — it’s earlier than you might think

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Your body starts aging faster at this ‘inflection point’ — it’s earlier than you might think

Are you over the hill? A shocking new study has pinpointed the exact window when the human aging process begins to accelerate — and it happens well before you reach senior status. Researchers found the body breaks down unevenly, with one vital organ taking the hardest hit and possibly speeding up damage elsewhere. Your body’s … Read more

‘Simple’ fan hack will cool you down faster and better — and save your wallet, energy expert says

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‘Simple’ fan hack will cool you down faster and better — and save your wallet, energy expert says

Summer is almost in full swing, and with that comes uncomfortable scorching temps and often high electric bills, thanks to the constant run of air conditioning. NYC is gearing up for its first heat wave of the season, with forecasters predicting temperatures to reach a high of 100 degrees next week. This hack can help … Read more

Faster Pussycat frontman Taime Downe breaks silence on fiancée’s mysterious cruise ship death

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Faster Pussycat frontman Taime Downe breaks silence on fiancée’s mysterious cruise ship death

Taime Downe has broken his silence. The Faster Pussycat frontman opened up about his fiancée Kimberly Burch’s death for the first time since she plunged over the side of a cruise ship following an alleged argument with the ’80s glam rocker on March 2. “It’s a roller coaster,” Downe, 60, said during SiriusXM’s “Trunk Nation With … Read more

Exclusive | New Yorkers are paying $1,200 for a better, faster commute — and The Post put the pricey new hack to the test

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Exclusive | New Yorkers are paying ,200 for a better, faster commute — and The Post put the pricey new hack to the test

How much would you pay to shorten your NYC commute? Astoria resident Sam Ressler, 26, shelled out $1,200 to reclaim precious minutes, speeding up the daily trek to and from his SoHo office in a novel new way — with a pair of motorized Moonwalkers Aero shoes. Like a pair of rollerskates that require less effort — or … Read more

Exclusive | This high-tech headband changes your brainwaves to help you fall asleep faster — does it work?

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Exclusive | This high-tech headband changes your brainwaves to help you fall asleep faster — does it work?

A few weeks ago, I ducked out of the office to take a nap at a hotel — for journalism. Neurotech startup Elemind offered me the chance to try out its high-tech headband, which promises to put you to sleep faster by literally changing your brainwaves. I had to know — could it be that … Read more

Oreo’s owner is using AI to create new snacks — and get them on shelves 5 times faster

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Oreo’s owner is using AI to create new snacks — and get them on shelves 5 times faster

It’s not exactly cookie-cutter tech. Mondelez International, the snack giant that manufactures Oreos and Chips Ahoy, is using artificial intelligence to create delicious new recipes and move them to market at lightning speed. “We’re doing things more efficiently,” Kevin Wallenstein, who works in biscuit research and development, told The Wall Street Journal of the futuristic … Read more

Exclusive | This doctor-approved ‘pre-dreaming’ technique can help you fall asleep faster

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Exclusive | This doctor-approved ‘pre-dreaming’ technique can help you fall asleep faster

A sleep medicine doctor says a clever “pre-dreaming” technique used my the military can help you fall asleep faster at night. And while it works better than counting sheep, you don’t actually have to forget the sheep entirely to get the most out of it. The sleep doc’s trick is part of a method developed … Read more

Using the ‘alpha bridge’ hack can help you fall asleep faster — it even works on planes

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Using the ‘alpha bridge’ hack can help you fall asleep faster — it even works on planes

Airplanes can be some of the noisiest and most uncomfortable places to try and catch some sleep, but there’s a game-changing trick that could have you flying off to dreamland in no time — even from 30,000 feet.  Dubbed the “alpha bridge method,” the technique is thought to have been originally developed by the US … Read more

You may be aging yourself faster by eating these foods, new study shows — what they’re doing to you

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You may be aging yourself faster by eating these foods, new study shows — what they’re doing to you

So much for aging like fine wine. Yet another study links ultra-processed foods (UPFs) like packaged snacks, sugary drinks, mass-produced bread, fruit yogurt, some breakfast cereals and meat alternatives to accelerated biological aging. A new study out of Italy links UPFs to accelerated biological aging. doucefleur – stock.adobe.com Biological age — the age of our … Read more

Fashion models pushed to the side as AI glam bots take over: ‘It’s about faster content creation’

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Fashion models pushed to the side as AI glam bots take over: ‘It’s about faster content creation’

Meet the faces of the future. Add fashion model to the list of jobs threatened by the rise of artificial intelligence, as labels rush to employ the disruptive and controversial technology in their glossy ads — a move that appears to have at least one major brand reaping record profits. Fast fashion retailer Mango became one … Read more

This common work habit is ‘aging you faster’ — 4 ways to fight higher death risk

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This common work habit is ‘aging you faster’ — 4 ways to fight higher death risk

Are you in a bad sit-uation? Many Americans sit for eight to 10 hours a day — to the detriment of their back, hips, waistline and heart. Sitting for extended periods can lead to obesity, muscle weakening, spinal stress, poor blood sugar regulation and decreased blood circulation throughout the body. “Sitting is actually aging you … Read more

Retirees with $1 million in savings could run out of money faster in these states, study finds

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Retirees with million in savings could run out of money faster in these states, study finds

Seniors could be roughing their golden years in some states, as a new study shows that even $1 million in retirement savings won’t last very long in some states. The study, published by personal finance site GoBankingRates earlier this year, found, for instance, that California seniors might face tough times financially after eating through that supply in approximately 12 years, eight … Read more

Female athletes react faster, make fewer errors on their period: study

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Female athletes react faster, make fewer errors on their period: study

So much for menstruation cramping their style. Female athletes react quicker and make fewer errors on their period even as they believe their symptoms and lousy mood will negatively affect their performance, new research from University College London finds. “This study emerged from listening carefully to female soccer players and their coaches,” senior study author … Read more

Robot breaks Guinness World Record for solving Rubik’s Cube — 10 times faster than any human

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Robot breaks Guinness World Record for solving Rubik’s Cube — 10 times faster than any human

It was fair and square. A specially designed Mistubuishi robot in Japan set a remarkable Guinness World Record for solving a Rubik’s Cube in a split second. The champion TOKUI Fast Accurate Synchronized Motion Testing Robot spun the colorful six-faced puzzle in a mere 0.305 seconds, outdoing a Massachusetts Institute of Technology bot’s 0.38-second record … Read more