While the benefits of following a Mediterranean diet are well established, a new study suggests that the fresh-forward, olive oil-soaked eating style can boost brain health by promoting certain gut bacteria. Researchers at Tulane University School of Medicine found that lab rats who followed a Mediterranean diet developed different gut bacteria patterns than those who … Read more
We all know that a 9 o’clock dinner consisting of a ribeye steak, creamed spinach and several glasses of Cabernet Sauvignon isn’t a recipe for a good night’s sleep. But in the new book “Eat Better, Sleep Better: 75 Recipes and A 28-Day Meal Plan That Unlock the Food-Sleep Connection” (Simon Element, Jan. 21), co-authors … Read more
You’ve heard it all before — you must eat less and move more to lose weight. While cutting calories and joining a gym are popular ways to start the new year, dieters often regain the pounds that they shed because they set unrealistic goals. Before you get in line for the treadmill and hop on … Read more
They’re not biting. As Ozempic and other GLP-1 drugs change the way America eats, food manufacturers are trying to whip themselves up a forkful of the action — with heavies like Conagra Brands and Nestlé announcing new diet-compatible product lines in recent months. So far, however, nutrition experts seem unimpressed — with some saying that the processed … Read more
Jennifer Aniston is famed for her fit physique, but the “Friends” superstar says she struggles with one critical component of a healthy lifestyle. In an interview with Allure, published Friday the 55-year-old actress admitted she’s been having trouble sleeping for more than a decade. “Sleep and I have a real hard relationship,” she stated. “I … Read more
Whether you’re looking to better understand your brain chemicals, exercise without injury or stop fretting about what others think or do, there’s a new book for that. Here are three must-read self-improvement tomes to check out in the new year. The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can’t Stop Talking About … Read more
No ifs, ands or butts about it — there are three things oncology dietitian Nichole Andrews avoids because she’s worried they will raise her risk for colon and other cancers. “Knowledge is power, and I’m here to drop some truth bombs about how to reduce cancer risk,” Andrews, who wrote “The F*ck Cancer Cookbook,” posted … Read more
Talk about la creme de la creme. US News & World Report analyzed 38 diets for the new year, revealing on Friday which takes the cake for overall well-being and specific concerns like high blood pressure and menopause. “There are overarching themes that you’ll find across all 21 categories in terms of the top-rated diets,” … Read more
A Perth woman has shown off her incredible weight loss transformation that has changed her life forever. Back in August 2023, Holly Gaylard had reached her heaviest weight of 231lbs, while she was barely fitting into her size 18-20 clothes anymore due to her weight. The 25-year-old was at a low point in her life. … Read more
Biohacker Dave Asprey said he has the secret to hacking hair loss — and one of the most important steps is reducing stress. “You’ve gotta control your stress levels, because cortisol makes you have thin hair,” the Bulletproof founder said on the “Mindbodygreen” podcast. That may be easier said than done. But while we can’t … Read more
You’re getting very sleepy… thinking about how much effort it’s going to take to stick to your healthy New Year’s resolutions. But Hollywood hypnotherapist and holistic coach Maria Freeman has shared some tips that will make it easier to eat healthy, move more, lose weight, or whatever else it is you’ve committed to doing in … Read more
New year, new pantry? A new survey finds that 19% of US adults plan to eat healthier in 2025. One way to do that is to ditch ultra-processed foods, which are often bursting with calories, sugar, fat and salt. When looking for better alternatives to cookies, potato chips and marshmallow cereals, beware foods that wear … Read more
Wax on, wax off. Wax on again. You may have noticed that when you run a knife over a store-bought apple, wax scrapes off — but Kait Thornton (@apple.girl.kait), an apple and pear farmer in Washington State, promises this isn’t some unhealthy added ingredient. “There’s so much fear-mongering around food and where our food comes … Read more
A flat tummy after 40 is possible — and 57-year-old trainer Jill Brown would know. Brown, a certified master health fitness and nutrition coach, says losing weight and even getting abs won’t look the same as it did in your 20s, but if you focus less on “fancy crunches” and more on her number one … Read more
If age is a state of mind, this is when the mind begins to decline. A new study has revealed that brain aging peaks at three distinct ages: 57, 70 and 78. The research, published in Nature this month, analyzed the brain scans of more than 10,000 adults and looked for changes in their blood … Read more
Don’t forget to add this to your meal prep. Dr. Jonathan J. Rasouli, a board-certified spinal neurosurgeon at Northwell Health in New York, is opening up his own cookbook and shared some of his best dishes for brain health. Now he’s given The Post his recipe for a Mediterranean quinoa bowl that has a host of … Read more
It’s easy to go ham on the Christmas leftovers, but excessive grazing between meals can cause you to pack on the holiday pounds. “It’s important to rate your hunger before reaching for a snack, as weight gain can happen when we eat because of emotion or habit,” Emily Feivor, a registered dietitian at Long Island Jewish Forest … Read more
Despite appearances, there’s nothing fishy about this health advice. When it comes to living longer, New York City physician Dr. Michael Aziz has a bunch of supplements he recommends to patients — but adding just one could add more than four years to your life. After telling The Post this month that taurine can help you … Read more
Santa isn’t the only one who could use a helper for the holidays. It’s hard to stay in good cheer when navigating jam-packed stores, post offices and airports, shelling out for gifts amid inflation pressures and spending time with family after a divisive election. If stress is preventing you from sleighing the season, Dr. Michelle Loy has … Read more
While the old saying goes that an apple a day keeps the doctor away, scientists have discovered a new equation for fruit consumption and overall health. Over the course of a decade, researchers from Yangtze Hospital in Jinzhou, China, tracked 2,184 middle-aged men and women with high blood pressure. Publishing in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition, … Read more