Extreme summer heat can weigh heavily on the body and mind. Skyrocketing temperatures can have a severe impact on heart health in particular — especially for people with pre-existing conditions. Adedapo Iluyomade, M.D., a cardiologist with Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute, part of Baptist Health South Florida, noted that hot weather causes the heart to … Read more
This baby’s cry in the sky wasn’t going to fly. A mom has gone viral on Instagram after sharing a video of her husband making their 5-month-old daughter apologize to fellow fliers following a long-haul plane ride. Hannah Chestnut posted the cheeky footage to her Instagram account, @themumcrew, following an 8-hour flight from London, England, … Read more
Americans love to say they’re too busy to break a sweat — but a viral fitness trend is blowing that excuse out of the water. Enter “Japanese walking,” a simple, science-backed exercise routine that promises serious gains in just 30 minutes. “All movement is medicine, but if you’re short on time or want to get … Read more
Burning the midnight oil may fatten your paycheck, but your health could be paying the price. In 2024, Gallup found that the average full-time worker in the US clocked 42.9 hours a week. But millions are logging far more, and the toll is greater than just burnout. At one Midwestern investment bank, junior employees were … Read more
Forget fad diets and sketchy supplements, your favorite song might be the key to staying thin. In a new study, Japanese researchers found that acoustic sound waves can influence how our cells behave — including halting fat development. “Since sound is non-material, acoustic stimulation is a tool that is non-invasive, safe and immediate, and will … Read more
A grandmother has been given a “second chance at life” after undergoing a world-first heart valve operation. Julia Butterworth, 53, had two valves in her heart replaced in 2007 after doctors detected a murmur in the organ. Despite being monitored, the gran-of-four underwent another operation in 2022 to replace two more valves, and a third … Read more
Moo Deng is so last year. The newest cutie-patootie warming up to steal the social media spotlight is a rare orphaned Pacific walrus calf named Ukiaq — affectionately called “Uki” — rescued from the Arctic Ocean after being abandoned by her herd. The brave girl was just weeks old when she was found dehydrated, malnourished … Read more
The world’s tiniest pacemaker — smaller than a grain of rice — could help save babies born with heart defects, say scientists. The miniature device can be inserted with a syringe and dissolves after it’s no longer needed. Although it can work with hearts of all sizes, the engineers who created it at Northwestern University … Read more
Not so crazy on you. Nancy Wilson of the popular rock band Heart has come under fire for claiming it’s “more embarrassing than ever” to be an American. The “Barracuda” singer, 71, made the controversial claim during an interview with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel earlier this month, but it finally started making waves on X … Read more
US astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams — who have been stranded at the International Space Station for nine months for what was supposed to be a 10-day trip — are finally earthbound. You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to realize that spending the better part of a year in outer space might have an … Read more
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George Kittle’s wife, Claire, was emotional about the 49ers cutting fullback Kyle Juszczyk. Kittle and Juszczyk were 49ers teammates for eight years before the 49ers informed the latter Monday they were releasing him, according to ESPN. “Just rip out our hearts why don’t you,” Claire captioned an Instagram Story on Monday with a photo that … Read more
Linda Lavin, who died Sunday at age 87, was a captivating Broadway star beloved by audiences for her electrifying contradictions. A celebrated fixture of the New York stage for six decades, the Tony Award-winning actress was just 5-foot-3-inches tall yet towering; maternal and volcanic; glitteringly musical and groundedly real; hilarious and heartbreaking. Her sardonic punch … Read more
Video shared on social media of a baby reacting to his new glasses has sparked worldwide attention and received more than 100 million views on TikTok and Instagram. The baby’s mom, Stephanie Mazzone-Meyer, posted the video of 1-year-old Liam Frederick trying on his new glasses — and it was clear he liked what he was … Read more
Each week, Alexa is rounding up the buzziest fashion drops, hotel openings, restaurant debuts and celeb-studded cultural happenings in NYC. It’s our curated guide to the very best things to see, shop, taste and experience around the city. What’s making our luxury list this week? Remedy Place debuts in Soho, Francesco Clemente sets the table … Read more
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
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
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
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
Jane’s Addiction has canceled the rest of their reunion tour after frontman Perry Farrell and guitarist Dave Navarro got into a fight onstage in Boston Friday night. The band shared the news in a statement on their Instagram account Monday. “To all the fans, the band have made the difficult decision to take some time … Read more