I mailed my poop for Viome’s $279 gut health test — the report had me flip my entire diet

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. As a health and wellness writer, I’ve tried (and done) just about everything. Bryan Johnson’s Longevity Mix. A parasite cleanse. Jennifer Aniston’s viral workout. I’m no stranger to the less-conventional … Read more

I tested the new Samsung Galaxy Watch9: The health tracker’s most exciting features

I tested the new Samsung Galaxy Watch9: The health tracker’s most exciting features

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. Hi, I’m the New York Post’s Wellness Editor — and until a couple weeks ago, I was a smartwatch virgin. I wasn’t a wearables virgin (seriously, what do you take … Read more

The 8 healthiest beans you should be eating more often: nutrition expert

The 8 healthiest beans you should be eating more often: nutrition expert

Beans and legumes are affordable, protein-packed and health-promoting foods that deserve a more prominent place on your plate, health experts say. “Fewer than 14% of American adults eat beans on a given day, and that’s a problem, because they’re some of the most nutrient-dense foods you can buy,” New York City-based nutrition and wellness expert Samantha Cassetty, … Read more

Exclusive | Women are turning to a runners’ hack to power through pregnancy and labor like athletes

Exclusive | Women are turning to a runners’ hack to power through pregnancy and labor like athletes

So long, saltines and applesauce — modern moms-to-be are turning to performance products to boost energy during pregnancy and labor like athletes.  “It makes total sense,” Lauren Puretz, an OB-GYN and ultrarunner in Colorado Springs, Colo., told The Post. Whether logging miles or carrying a child, the feats take fuel — and sometimes sports nutrition … Read more

Exclusive | The most stressful days of the year, according to Oura rings — and what pushed New Yorkers over the edge

Exclusive | The most stressful days of the year, according to Oura rings — and what pushed New Yorkers over the edge

Do you remember the most stressful day you had this year? Your Oura ring does. The health tracker company also knows which days were collectively the most stressful for Americans as a whole — and the results are surprising. Sharing data exclusively with The Post, Oura has revealed the top 20 most stressful days from … Read more

People prefer natural ingredients you can find in your home, remedies in first aid products: survey

People prefer natural ingredients you can find in your home, remedies in first aid products: survey

“Applying honey to a cut,” “baking soda paste on mosquito bites,” and “oatmeal on itchy rashes” are some of the ways Americans have treated minor injuries in their own home. A new survey of 2,000 Americans found that most trust natural ingredients to treat minor wounds or skin irritations at least as much, if not … Read more

Colon cancer survivor urges people not to dismiss chronic symptoms: ‘I normalized it’

Colon cancer survivor urges people not to dismiss chronic symptoms: ‘I normalized it’

Maria Kang built her career around fitness, healthy eating and helping other moms prioritize wellness. But despite believing she had done “everything right,” the California mother of three was blindsided by colon cancer. Kang, now 46, said the diagnosis completely reshaped her understanding of what it means to be healthy. She became an internet sensation in … Read more

What are NMN supplements? We asked an expert if they can really slow aging — and more

What are NMN supplements? We asked an expert if they can really slow aging — and more

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. The anti-aging coenzyme craze is no longer reserved for A-listers and biohackers. By now, most of us have heard about nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, better known as NAD. NAD is a … Read more

Exclusive | Tony Hawk reveals the health trend he finds ‘more torturous than helpful’ — it makes him compete with his wife

Exclusive | Tony Hawk reveals the health trend he finds ‘more torturous than helpful’ — it makes him compete with his wife

Legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk is on top of his health at 58. He skates as much as he can, and depending on the season, he’s on the water surfing and on the slopes snowboarding. But tracking one aspect of his health is a hurdle for him. “I do track my sleep, but… OK. To be … Read more

‘Dancing With the Stars’ pro Witney Carson spills her post-workout recovery secrets

‘Dancing With the Stars’ pro Witney Carson spills her post-workout recovery secrets

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. Reigning ‘Dancing With the Stars’ champ Witney Carson has been a part of the hit competition show for 13 years. That’s a lot of blood, sweat, tears — and soreness. … Read more

Peloton alum Kendall Toole spills her go-to fitness essentials for summer

Peloton alum Kendall Toole spills her go-to fitness essentials for summer

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. Kendall Toole isn’t banning creatine anytime soon. The Peloton instructor-turned-social media sensation went viral earlier this year for a resurfaced video of her booting an at-home user with an inappropriate … Read more

How healthmaxxing is becoming America’s new wellness playbook as trend take off

How healthmaxxing is becoming America’s new wellness playbook as trend take off

Half of Americans are looking to flip their approach to wellness on its head in 2026, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 U.S. adults, split evenly by generation, looked at whether Americans are taking a simplified approach or leaning more toward “healthmaxxing” — and how this might be changing in 2026. The research … Read more

The biggest footwear mistake you’re making in the gym

The biggest footwear mistake you’re making in the gym

With temperatures soaring and the sun shining, more people are mixing outdoor running with gym workouts this summer. But while you may not think twice about what you throw on your feet, experts say you’re making a big mistake in your footwear choice. And the results could leave you with a host of injuries. While … Read more

Influencers are hopping on a surprising wearable trend that requires a needle — do you need one?

Influencers are hopping on a surprising wearable trend that requires a needle — do you need one?

Influencers have found their latest wellness obsession — and, once again, diabetics got there first. First, came GLP-1 drugs. Now, social media’s health gurus are borrowing another tool that’s been helping people with diabetes for decades, convinced it can unlock the secrets to eating better, training smarter and living longer. Healthy influencers are embracing a … Read more

Famous scientist says aging can be ‘treated’ — David Sinclair’s supplements and 2026 protocol

Famous scientist says aging can be ‘treated’ — David Sinclair’s supplements and 2026 protocol

New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Could aging be optional? According to renowned biological aging expert and award-winning author David Sinclair, it might be possible to “treat” aging. “I believe that aging is a disease,” Sinclair writes in his best-selling … Read more

Exclusive | Meet the pet owners spending thousands of dollars on doggy wellness — from $800 red light therapy to $750 PEMF beds

Exclusive | Meet the pet owners spending thousands of dollars on doggy wellness — from 0 red light therapy to 0 PEMF beds

Life isn’t so ruff for Lilo — at least, not anymore. Three years ago, Luce Clark and her partner were traveling through the Indonesian jungle when they spotted a small white pup tumbling through the brush along a busy stretch of road. After being unable to find the family he belonged to, they took him … Read more

Exclusive | Luann de Lesseps’ favorite NYC wellness spots — including where she has ‘Frozen Forehead’ parties with her co-stars

Exclusive | Luann de Lesseps’ favorite NYC wellness spots — including where she has ‘Frozen Forehead’ parties with her co-stars

The only thing Countess Luann de Lesseps does better than bring the drama is find the best spots to escape from it.  The “RHONY” star, 61, shared an exclusive look into where she takes a healthy bite out of the Big Apple, from her favorite spas to her go-to gyms. “Wellness is such a crucial … Read more

‘Billionaires’ Vagina Club’ sees Silicon Valley’s richest wives spend $30K to ‘healthmaxxx’ their sex lives

‘Billionaires’ Vagina Club’ sees Silicon Valley’s richest wives spend K to ‘healthmaxxx’ their sex lives

The “Billionaires’ Vagina Club” has become the cheeky nickname for an exclusive Silicon Valley concierge gynecology practice where some of the region’s wealthiest women are paying more than $30,000 a year to “healthmaxxx” their sex lives. The nickname was coined by concierge gynecologist Sally Greenwald, an assistant clinical professor at Stanford, to describe her fast-growing … Read more

This new supplement boasts gut health benefits, but also has these surprising perks

This new supplement boasts gut health benefits, but also has these surprising perks

New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. In the world of wellness, gut health is the new black. According to Current Research in Food Science, the global gut-health-related market  (yes, that’s actually a thing) is projected to exceed $32 billion by … Read more

The dubious Dr. Hollywood: 5 celebrity health claims that have been debunked

The dubious Dr. Hollywood: 5 celebrity health claims that have been debunked

A celebrity endorsement can sell a movie, cosmetics and, sometimes, a bogus health claim. When stars share personal health experiences or opinions, those messages can reach millions of people and spark real-world behavior change. A 2018 study found that an op-ed penned by Angelina Jolie about her BRCA testing and preventative mastectomy led to a … Read more