Most women can’t wait to give Aunt Flo the boot. After all, she’s moody, messy and shows up uninvited every month. But new research suggests that having more years between your first period and your last comes with some serious health perks later in life. And it has nothing to do with what’s happening below … Read more
Highway to heal? An experimental peptide is in the spotlight for its potential to promote tissue repair, reduce inflammation and protect gut health. Count podcast host Joe Rogan, 57, among the fans of BPC-157 — he reported that it cleared up his elbow tendonitis in just two weeks. Biohackers hope its regenerative and anti-inflammatory powers … Read more
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy might help you ditch the food baby, but they could also affect your ability to make a real one. Ayla Barmmer, a registered dietitian and reproductive health expert, told The Post that about 15% of her patients using the medications have struggled to conceive. Within that group, she said … Read more
Baby got bac! We all know that kissing and other close contact can transmit infections like the common cold, mononucleosis and herpes. A new study out of Iran suggests that depression and anxiety might be transmissible through kissing, too. A new study out of Iran suggests that depression and anxiety might be transmissible through kissing. … Read more
Too much protein can be a real missed steak. While protein is essential for muscle maintenance and overall health, overdoing it can come with some serious risks and side effects. “Consuming excessive protein, particularly from animal sources, raises insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) levels,” Dr. Joseph Antoun, CEO of the longevity company L-Nutra, told The … Read more
As the saying goes, always listen to your gut. An expert shared how a person’s hormones can help them determine if they’re with the right romantic partner or not. If you often feel tired after a restful night’s sleep or you live in a constant state of anxiety, especially around the person you’re dating — … Read more
Don’t get it twisted. While spider and varicose veins are a source of aesthetic ire for many, there are key, and potentially life-threatening, differences between the two conditions. “The difference between varicose veins and spider veins has to do with the size of the veins and symptoms,” cardiologist Dr. Randy Gould of Manhattan Cardiology told … Read more
Fed up with pharmaceuticals and looking to dabble in traditional Chinese medicine? This expert has you covered. “Western medicine often focuses on mopping up the water on the floor — your symptoms. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) looks for the leaky faucet. It asks, why is the water leaking in the first place?” Lulu Ge, founder of Elix, a wellness … Read more
Don’t sweat it! Menopause is a natural process that affects all women — it occurs when ovaries produce less of the hormones estrogen and progesterone and stop releasing eggs altogether. It’s officially diagnosed after 12 consecutive months without menstruation, though symptoms often persist for years before and after this period. Menopause is a universal phenomenon, but there … Read more
As above, so below, folks. Not taking proper care down there isn’t just bad news for your bits — it also has the potential to wreck havoc on other parts of your body. “The vulva is a stress sensor, not just a sex organ,” dermatologist Dr. Keira Barr, speaking on behalf of the vaginal care … Read more
Looking to step up your workouts? Forget running on the treadmill or cycling to work. An international team of researchers suggests a different activity to manage stress, build resilience and improve wellbeing — dancing. “Our research shows that by dancing, we can tap into a natural stress-relief mechanism that enhances our resilience and helps us … Read more
At least he’s owning it. A functional medicine practitioner who has advised Gwyneth Paltrow, Sophia Bush, Cameron Diaz and other celebrities confesses that he stays up late to watch “Survivor” or “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” with his wife. “Doctors are the worst patients. Let’s just be honest,” Dr. Will Cole told The Post … Read more
Stay strong! Menopause — commonly referred to as “the change” because menstruation permanently stops — is associated with a slew of symptoms, including sleeplessness, weight gain, plummeting energy, increased risk of heart disease, insulin resistance and mood fluctuations. While many women turn to hormone therapy, medications and alternative treatments like acupuncture and hypnosis, experts say maintaining muscle mass through … Read more
Dating apps can put us on hormonal rollercoaster. Online dating is a gamble in more ways than one. Researchers have revealed that dating apps can monkey with our hormones, creating a chemical dependence that’s on par with an addiction to games of chance — even when users swipe right. The freaky findings were part of … Read more
Could skipping dinner get your love life back on track? A new international study found that a particular form of intermittent fasting boosted the libido of male mice, raising questions about whether it could trigger a similar effect in humans. “A lack of sexual desire is not necessarily perceived as problematic — but some people … Read more
Insomnia — the nightmare you can’t wake up from. Cutting down on caffeine, curbing alcohol intake, kicking a smoking habit and sticking to a regular workout routine are great first steps toward catching some much-needed z’s. But if you’re still tossing and turning, it might be time to try these six science-backed sleep tips from … Read more
From mood swings to sleepless nights, menopause hits women with a barrage of frustrating and often debilitating symptoms. Women go to great lengths to manage these challenges, turning to hormone therapy, medications, and alternative treatments like acupuncture and hypnosis. But some fitness experts say there’s another daily habit that could make a game-changing difference. Two … Read more
Time to give these so-called sleep hacks a rest? The team behind the sleep tracker Sleep Cycle crunched data from over 1 million global users to determine the social media slumber shortcuts that have gone viral. The Sweden-based company recently released the results as part of its annual Sleep Around the World report. “This year’s … Read more
People taking semaglutide drugs like Ozempic typically expect to lose excess weight — not hair. But that’s precisely what happened to Desiree Rodriguez, who has been sharing her journey on social media after her hair began falling out while on generic semaglutide. “My hair started shedding around 20 pounds into my weight loss,” Rodriguez told … Read more
Here’s a crash course on the best — and worst — ways to start mornings. Most people check their phones shortly after waking up. While scrolling social media can provide a rush of feel-good dopamine, the instant gratification leads to constant cravings for more stimulation. Exposure to blue light from electronics instead of natural sunlight … Read more