6 habits that could be worsening your depression symptoms, expert says

6 habits that could be worsening your depression symptoms, expert says

Depression rates among Americans ages 12 and older rose nearly 60% over a decade, increasing from 8.2% in 2013–2014 to 13.1% in 2021–2023, according to a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Finding the right treatment for depression can take time, and antidepressants usually take four to eight weeks to work, … Read more

Blood sugar spikes may be linked to these controllable everyday habits: expert

Blood sugar spikes may be linked to these controllable everyday habits: expert

Everyday habits — from what you eat for breakfast to how much you sleep — can have a significant impact on blood sugar levels, according to a metabolic health expert. Maintaining healthy blood sugar levels is essential for energy, organ function and overall metabolic health, while frequent or prolonged spikes and drops can contribute to … Read more

I’m a neurologist — 7 everyday habits that are quietly damaging your brain

I’m a neurologist — 7 everyday habits that are quietly damaging your brain

People obsess over looking younger — but what about staying sharp? For many, the brain isn’t a priority until something goes wrong. But by then, you may have missed the chance to get ahead of the problem. “Basically every single thing that we’re doing now is shaping our brain health down the road,” Dr. Randy … Read more

These 7 common daily habits might be hurting your eye health: doctor

These 7 common daily habits might be hurting your eye health: doctor

As Americans live longer, experts say everyday habits may be taking a toll on eye health earlier than expected. Dr. Douglas Lazzaro, professor of ophthalmology at NYU Langone Health, warned that several everyday habits may be silently affecting eye health. Age-related eye conditions include glaucoma, which damages the optic nerve, and cataracts, a clouding of … Read more

How to help slow muscle loss as you age with 4 simple habits: fitness expert

How to help slow muscle loss as you age with 4 simple habits: fitness expert

As Americans increasingly turn to GLP-1 medications — which have been linked to a loss of lean muscle, especially during rapid weight loss — experts say preserving strength and mobility should be a priority as people age. Jacob Zemer, a New York-based fitness coach who primarily trains clients ranging from 35 to 55 years old, … Read more

I’m an ENT surgeon— the top 5 habits secretly wrecking your nose and throat

I’m an ENT surgeon— the top 5 habits secretly wrecking your nose and throat

Sometimes medical advice goes in one ear and out the other. We chug our beloved hot morning beverage of choice, potentially putting our throats at risk for long-term tissue damage. And who among us hasn’t picked a booger, even though it can irritate the sensitive lining of the nose, trigger bleeding and introduce bacteria into … Read more

McDonald’s is tracking customers wit 515-page ‘Minority Report’-style dossier to track spending habits

McDonald’s compiled a 515-page dossier on one of its loyalty-program customers — using years of fast-food purchases to predict how often he would return, how much he would spend and even what he was likely to order. Reece Rogers, a journalist for Condé Nast-owned Wired magazine, discovered the extensive digital profile after requesting the personal … Read more

How higher grocery costs are reshaping Americans’ eating and shopping habits: survey

How higher grocery costs are reshaping Americans’ eating and shopping habits: survey

A third of Americans say they’re cooking at home much more than they did a year ago (31%), and squeezed budgets are the culprit. A survey of 2,000 Americans found that higher grocery prices and increased home cooking are reshaping grocery shopping habits, with 26% of respondents now choosing ingredients that work across multiple meals. … Read more

I’m a doctor — 5 ‘healthy’ habits that can actually hurt you

I’m a doctor — 5 ‘healthy’ habits that can actually hurt you

It is possible to have too much of a good thing. Doctors will routinely tell you to eat healthy, exercise and load up on other good-for-you behaviors to improve your healthspan and lengthen you life. But Dr. Mitch Ghen, chief medical officer Access Medical Labs, warns that five seemingly “healthy” choices are actually unhealthier than … Read more

Your ‘annoying ‘sleeping habits can push your partner away, new survey reveals

Your ‘annoying ‘sleeping habits can push your partner away, new survey reveals

Over a fifth of Americans have broken up with a partner due to their annoying sleep habits, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 general population Americans revealed 17% have ended a relationship solely due to their ex-partner’s disruptive nighttime habits, while 6% said this was part of why the relationship failed. And for … Read more

United Airlines can now boot passengers for one of the most annoying airplane habits

United Airlines can now boot passengers for one of the most annoying airplane habits

United Airlines just gave passengers a reason to scream. The major airline quietly updated a noise policy that, before the change, had flyers nearly losing their minds. United told The Post that back in February, the company started enforcing headphones when listening to content on phones, tablets or anything that makes sound. This means passengers … Read more

Inside the NYC wellness clinic rewarding healthy habits with perks like Botox and facials

Inside the NYC wellness clinic rewarding healthy habits with perks like Botox and facials

Little kids get a lollipop for going to the doctor — shouldn’t grown-ups also get a little treat for staying on top of their health? That’s the concept behind a new health platform and clinic launching in New York City this month: Get the tedious checkups done, stay active and eat healthy — and get … Read more

Nutrition apps can help build healthy habits but the ‘gamification’ might carry risks

Nutrition apps can help build healthy habits but the ‘gamification’ might carry risks

Green means go, red means stop. Trophies or confetti come with good performance, and people who fall behind get nudged to do better. Those brightly colored engagement tactics long ago jumped from smartphone games to everything from online shopping to sports betting and classrooms. So it should come as no surprise that many nutrition-tracking apps like MyFitnessPal and … Read more

3 unhealthy habits that are making your breasts sag

3 unhealthy habits that are making your breasts sag

Talk about bringing the girls down. Although breast sagging is a natural part of aging, many women turn to old-fashioned push-up bras or more surgical techniques like a breast lift. And while you can’t beat Father Time or gravity, there are some unhealthy habits that can speed up the process. While sagging breasts are a … Read more

Two simple habits may outperform a popular longevity wonder drug: study

Two simple habits may outperform a popular longevity wonder drug: study

A buzzy diabetes drug that’s been hailed as a longevity booster may have some competition. The decades-old medication metformin has been touted for everything from treating Type 2 diabetes and reducing the risk of long COVID to potentially slowing the aging process. But a new study published in JAMA found that another intervention did a … Read more

Over a quarter of New Yorkers agree that summer is the season to fall off of healthier habits: survey

Over a quarter of New Yorkers agree that summer is the season to fall off of healthier habits: survey

The “real” start of summer is May 21, according to the average American. A survey of 5,000 Americans evenly split by state found 92% are in “summer mode” well before the season begins. Even with the season soon approaching, Americans aren’t quite ready to go full “summer mode,” with the average respondent feeling only 67% … Read more

Shocking, out-of-touch habits of the ultra-wealthy, according to people who work for them: ‘Absolutely befuddled’

Shocking, out-of-touch habits of the ultra-wealthy, according to people who work for them: ‘Absolutely befuddled’

They’re living large. While most Americans are struggling to make ends meet these days, the ultra-rich are living life, many unaware of how out of touch their day-to-day habits and actions are. In the r/AskReddit forum on Reddit, one curious user asked those who work in “ultra wealthy households, talking $50m plus types, what is … Read more

Banking habits stay rooted as Americans overlook better options: survey

Banking habits stay rooted as Americans overlook better options: survey

One quarter of Americans still have the same bank as when they opened their very first account, new research has revealed. That’s according to a survey of 2,000 U.S. adults with a bank account, which was conducted by Talker Research on behalf of banking app Chime, and highlighted long-standing relationships, despite settling for subpar rewards … Read more

Etiquette expert reveals 5 common coffee shop habits that customers need to stop

Etiquette expert reveals 5 common coffee shop habits that customers need to stop

Coffee shops may feel cozy and casual, but one etiquette expert says too many customers forget they are still shared public spaces. “Coffee shops may feel like our living rooms, but they’re really shared living rooms, and shared spaces work best when everyone remembers their manners,” California-based etiquette expert Lisa Mirza Grotts told Fox News Digital. In … Read more