Talk about bathing in nutrients. If you’re looking to eat healthier — and save some money by growing your own food at home — Welsh chef and influencer Gaz Oakley says there’s just about no easier plant to pick than one that you can grow in your bathroom. They’re high in antioxidants and nutrients that … Read more
No need to overthink brain health! Our noggins take a floggin’ with age, leading to reduced brain volume, less effective communication between neurons and decreased blood flow. These changes can affect learning, memory, processing speed and other cognitive functions. Now, you probably already know that eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, getting adequate sleep, managing … Read more
Want a brewski without the buzz? Make sure you read the fine print. New research suggests that many low and no-alcohol beers aren’t as healthy as they seem — even if you’re cutting back on booze. The warning comes as non-alcoholic beer sales show no signs of slowing, with sales expected to surpass ale as … Read more
Your good health habit could actually get you seriously sick — and you wouldn’t know until it’s too late. While experts unanimously agree that we should all be eating more fresh, whole foods, a food policy professor has a warning: Danger lurks in your grocery store’s produce aisle. Not all fruits and veggies are created … Read more
When Ricardo Caceres first set foot on Conchal Beach as a child, it was little more than a quiet stretch of white sand where locals camped and played in the crystal-clear waters. “That’s been my favorite beach for a very long time,” he told The Post, recalling his family’s move to Costa Rica in the … Read more
Your love of steak could make you prematurely meat your maker. While protein is essential for muscle maintenance and overall health, eating too much protein — especially at a certain age — could be shaving years off your life. “Animal proteins are rich in arginine, leucine and contain specific sequences of amino acids that stimulate … Read more
A photo of a billboard for a beef-tallow sunscreen by a brand called Primally Pure has people doing a double-take. Along with a photo of the product, the ad reads, “Poison-free SPF with tallow. Next to that ad, there is a photo of a blonde woman under text that reads: “The sun isn’t poison but … Read more
Quit your bellyaching — one CEO promises that fixing a single part of your body is the “secret sauce to everything” that ails you. There are countless high-end gadgets on the market that biohackers swear can optimize your body to live healthier for longer, but according to Katie Wilson, the “ultimate biohack” is way cheaper … Read more
A woman is getting slammed online for the unusual way in which she made a lasagna. A traditional Italian lasagna is made a specific way — with lasagna noodles, meat sauce filling and ricotta cheese. So when one woman online tried making a “healthier” version of it — the internet lost its marbles. A woman … Read more
Deep breath! Jaclyn Keely, 29, is preparing to run the RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon hosted by the New York Road Runners on Saturday. Since completing the 13.1-mile race last year, Keely was diagnosed with Stage 1 mucinous adenocarcinoma, had the lower lobe of her left lung removed and endured an excruciating recovery. “I just want … Read more
Sorry, Fido — this one’s not for you. The latest TikTok nutrition hack has been dubbed “human kibble” due to its rather striking resemblance to dog food. William Kim (@myfoodisme2) has had tongues — and tails — wagging since he posted his recipe, racking up 6.3 million views and plenty of opinions. The latest TikTok … Read more
Snooze to your heart’s content. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the US, claiming the lives of about 700,000 Americans each year. Heart health is influenced by several lifestyle factors, including diet, exercise, weight, stress and sleep quality. A new study finds that just three nights of sleep deprivation can increase the … Read more
Ann Fulk, 24, has had her fair share of hospital visits for someone her age. She was in a serious car accident in 2022 that shattered her bones, resulted in 10 surgeries and confined her to a wheelchair for six months. “It was very traumatic,” Fulk told The Post. “I was an athlete at University … Read more
What if the secret to longevity wasn’t in the mind or the gut — but in the heart? Speaking at the inaugural New York Times Well Festival on Wednesday, psychiatrist and researcher Dr. Robert Waldinger announced he and his team were “shocked” by “the biggest predictor of who was going to live long and stay … Read more
Dear Dr. Zac, I’ve been seeing a lot of influencers online talking about the carnivore diet and eating raw meat like it’s the key to perfect health. I started following this guy who goes by the name of the ‘Liver King’, who loves eating kilos of raw liver each week and preaching animal-based everything. But … Read more
Turns out, your brain isn’t just a squishy mass of pinkish-grey. Hidden deep inside is a tiny “blue spot” that plays a major role in our cognition — and a new study shows that it goes through a dramatic evolution as we age. Researchers believe that those changes could offer valuable clues about who might … Read more
Marcus Wendling toughed out a half Ironman — a grueling triathlon consisting of a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride and a 13.1-mile run — in just under six hours. He thought the May 2023 race was his greatest physical challenge — until he was diagnosed with Stage 3 rectal cancer months later at the … Read more
Rory Kennedy, 36, has no family history of cancer. He’s not overweight, and he has always maintained a healthy lifestyle — clean diet, regular exercise, no smoking or drinking. So when he was diagnosed with stage 3C colon cancer last September, it was a shock, to say the least. “I don’t have a single checkmark … Read more
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What the heart wants, the brain wants too. A nutrient-rich diet is crucial for heart, vascular and brain health, as about 25% of our blood supply goes to our brain. Eating foods high in saturated fats and refined carbohydrates — especially ultra-processed fare — can damage blood vessels in the brain, increasing the risk of … Read more