COVID infection linked to sharp increase in long-term risk of heart attack, stroke: Cleveland Clinic, USC study

COVID infection linked to sharp increase in long-term risk of heart attack, stroke: Cleveland Clinic, USC study

A history of COVID-19 can double the long-term risk of heart attack, stroke or death, according to a new study from the Cleveland Clinic and the University of Southern California. Researchers analyzed data from 10,000 people treated for COVID-19 in 2020 and roughly 200,000 people who were not infected. Doctors followed the health progress of the … Read more

How a restless night or a good workout can affect your brain — even days later

How a restless night or a good workout can affect your brain — even days later

Got a lot on your mind to work out? Maybe last week’s workout is to blame. A new study reports that our brains do not respond to daily life in immediate, isolated bursts — instead, the effects of sleep, exercise, heart rate and mood can linger on our minds for over two weeks. Researchers from … Read more

You’ve probably been checking your blood pressure wrong your whole life

You’ve probably been checking your blood pressure wrong your whole life

They’re up in arms! Researchers from Johns Hopkins Medicine say accurate blood pressure readings depend on proper arm positioning — and many patients and practitioners are getting it wrong. In the study, published Monday in JAMA Internal Medicine, researchers compared blood pressure readings of 133 adults who held their arms in three different positions: resting … Read more

I’m a doctor — here’s when you should be concerned about heart palpitations

I’m a doctor — here’s when you should be concerned about heart palpitations

Be still your heart — we’re heading into holiday heart syndrome season, the time of year when binging and boozing at boisterous bashes can leave your heart racing. While heart palpitations can be “startling and very unsettling,” a Georgia-based heart surgeon assures that they are very rarely dangerous or life-threatening. “Normally the palpitations are brought … Read more

Mamie Laverock reunites with ‘When Calls the Heart’ cast 4 months after near-fatal balcony fall

Mamie Laverock reunites with ‘When Calls the Heart’ cast 4 months after near-fatal balcony fall

Mamie Laverock is back with her “When Calls The Heart” cast, months after her five-story near-fatal hospital fall. The 20-year-old Hallmark actress shared a photo on Oct. 1 with her co-stars at Hallmark’s Hearties Family Reunion event last month. The weekend for the network’s fans took place on Sept. 13-15 at the Executive Hotel Vancouver Airport in … Read more

Coldplay’s ‘Moon Music’ is hardly an improvement over their classic albums — but still brings heart: review

Coldplay’s ‘Moon Music’ is hardly an improvement over their classic albums — but still brings heart: review

Let’s face it — Coldplay is not as hot as they once were. Certainly not like when “Yellow,” “Clocks” and “Viva La Viva” — their Grammy-winning single that topped the charts in 2008 — were some of the defining alt-rock hits of the aughts. But then again, the same can be said for any middle-aged … Read more

I’m a sleep expert — this is the exact time of night you should go to bed for optimal rest

I’m a sleep expert — this is the exact time of night you should go to bed for optimal rest

Don’t sleep on an early bedtime. The average American goes to bed at 11.39 p.m., but one expert says we should be preparing for shut eye hours earlier than that. Nutritionist Kate Booker says the best quality sleep occurs from 10 p.m. onwards, meaning you should already be snoozing by that time. “Aiming to get … Read more

Babies born via IVF are more likely to have a heart defect: study

Babies born via IVF are more likely to have a heart defect: study

Babies conceived via assisted reproductive technology, such as in vitro fertilization, have a 36% higher risk of developing a major heart defect than children conceived naturally, a new study finds. Still, heart defects are relatively rare. The study authors found them in 1.15% of naturally conceived babies and 1.84% of babies born after assisted reproduction. … Read more

‘Days of Our Lives’ star Drake Hogestyn dead at 70, co-stars Ali Sweeney, Kristian Alfonso react: ‘My heart breaks’

‘Days of Our Lives’ star Drake Hogestyn dead at 70, co-stars Ali Sweeney, Kristian Alfonso react: ‘My heart breaks’

He will always be their John. “Days of Our Lives” star Drake Hogestyn, who has played John Black on the soap opera for nearly 40 years, has died. The actor passed away from pancreatic cancer on Saturday at age 70 — one day before his 71st birthday. The official Instagram account for the iconic show shared … Read more

The 20 ‘best’ American eats have been announced — leaving critics hungry for more: ‘Bless your heart’

The 20 ‘best’ American eats have been announced — leaving critics hungry for more: ‘Bless your heart’

You can bet things are about to get weird when the “best of” list you’ve just clicked on comes with a disclaimer up top — seems the decision makers behind CNN Travel’s new collection of the absolute best eats in the US of A could smell a controversy cooking from a mile away. “Americans have … Read more

I’m a heart surgeon — here are 4 bad habits I absolutely avoid

I’m a heart surgeon — here are 4 bad habits I absolutely avoid

He wants you to take this advice to heart. Dr. Jeremy London, a heart surgeon in Savannah, Georgia, is revealing the four bad habits that he avoids to maintain good health. He said that being a cardiothoracic surgeon for 25 years has taught him not to smoke or vape, use alcohol-based mouthwash, consume processed foods … Read more

Heart’s Ann Wilson announces she’s finished chemotherapy, heading back on tour

Heart’s Ann Wilson announces she’s finished chemotherapy, heading back on tour

Ann Wilson is one step closer to being cancer-free. The Heart singer, 74, announced Wednesday that she completed her chemotherapy treatments and is going back on tour for her rescheduled concerts in 2025. “I’m doing absolutely fine now but it’s been, to put it mildly, a lot. Chemo is no joke,” Wilson said in an audio … Read more

Heart extends 2025 tour, adds Radio City show. Get tickets today

Heart extends 2025 tour, adds Radio City show. Get tickets today

Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Ann and Nancy Wilson are going to be seeing a lot of each other next year. Heart just extended their recently announced 2025 ‘Royal Flush Tour,’ adding five … Read more

Is shilajit safe? Potent, viral ‘black goo’ supplement touted for fatigue, anxiety, sex drive and more

Is shilajit safe? Potent, viral ‘black goo’ supplement touted for fatigue, anxiety, sex drive and more

Is Shilajit legit? The tarlike resin found in the Himalayas has been used in ayurvedic medicine for centuries and is lately making the rounds on TikTok. Known to some as “the Healer of all weaknesses,” die-hard devotees claim the supplement can boost energy, clear skin, reduce anxiety and increase testosterone. Shilajit develops from the slow … Read more

This much coffee can lower your risk of diabetes, heart disease, stroke: study

This much coffee can lower your risk of diabetes, heart disease, stroke: study

Just brew it — a new study out of China finds that moderate coffee consumption can lower the risk of developing a combination of diabetes, stroke and heart disease known as cardiometabolic multimorbidity. The researchers determined that draining three daily cups of coffee, or 200-300 milligrams of caffeine, can lessen the odds by more than … Read more

I’m a heart surgeon — these are the two types of patients who should take a daily dose of aspirin

I’m a heart surgeon — these are the two types of patients who should take a daily dose of aspirin

It’s a tough pill to swallow. Aspirin is a popular drug with people of all ages — but one heart surgeon says not everybody should be popping the pain reliever. Dr. Jeremy London took to TikTok to share his expert intel on who should, and should not be, taking a daily dose of aspirin. The … Read more

Kamala Harris’ step-daughter Ella Emhoff models ‘I Heart NY’ T-shirt at NYFW

Kamala Harris’ step-daughter Ella Emhoff models ‘I Heart NY’ T-shirt at NYFW

At Coach’s homage to NYC, New York’s own Ella Emhoff graced the catwalk at fashion week. Fresh off the heels of her fashion fete at the Democratic National Convention, the step-daughter of Vice President Kamala Harris walked the Coach runway on the High Line wearing an “I Heart NY” tee, a black leather mini skirt … Read more

Heart announces rescheduled 2025 ‘Royal Flush Tour’ dates. Get tickets

Heart announces rescheduled 2025 ‘Royal Flush Tour’ dates. Get tickets

Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Heart has dealt their fans a new hand. In July, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers announced that they were postponing the second leg of their 2024 … Read more

I’m a doctor — don’t ignore this symptom that may mean a heart problem

I’m a doctor — don’t ignore this symptom that may mean a heart problem

While your fortune might be written on your palm, your fate may be found in your fingernails. California ER doctor Joe Whittington has taken to TikTok to explain that if you press down on your nail bed and see a pulsation, severe cardiovascular issues may be afoot. Known as Quincke’s sign, this pulsation is caused … Read more

Will Jennings, famed lyricist and co-writer of ‘Titanic’s’ ‘My Heart Will Go On,’ dead at 80

Will Jennings, famed lyricist and co-writer of ‘Titanic’s’ ‘My Heart Will Go On,’ dead at 80

Will Jennings, an Oscar-winning lyricist and co-writer of the iconic “Titanic” theme, “My Heart Will Go On,” has died at the age of 80, according to multiple reports.  Jennings won an Academy Award for Best Original Song along with composer James Horner for the haunting ballad from the 1997 disaster film, which was made legendary … Read more