Zzz’s the day, but do it naturally! Seniors should aim for seven to nine hours of shuteye a night — unfortunately, research indicates that many struggle to fall and/or stay asleep. Insomnia has been linked to an increased risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, mental health troubles, cognitive decline and even accidents. A new study … Read more
A tiny parasite may be wreaking havoc below the belt — even long after it’s gone. A new study found that an “often-overlooked” parasitic infection, already linked to bladder cancer, could also trigger cancer-related gene activity in the cervical lining. Even more troubling, the genetic changes appear to intensify after treatment, a red flag that … Read more
Blood boys. Butthole sunning. Body modifications. There’s no stunt too bizarre for biohackers obsessed with extending their lives — but that doesn’t mean you have to turn yourself into a human guinea pig to get healthy. The Post sat down with Dave Asprey, the self-proclaimed “Father of Biohacking,” to get the inside scoop on the … Read more
Regular heavy drinking could be doing more damage to your brain than simply clouding your memories of a wild night out — and what constitutes “heavy” drinking may be a lot less than you think. A new study suggests that people who consume eight or more alcoholic drinks a week — just over one a … Read more
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) could lead to more than just an awkward chat with your latest fling. Research suggests that certain STIs can increase your chances of developing dementia, a memory-robbing disease that affects one in 10 older adults in the US. That’s troubling, considering STIs are booming across the country, with more than 2.4 … Read more
Brush up on some healthy heart habits. While poor oral hygiene is often linked to issues like tooth loss, gum disease and bad breath, experts warn it can also have a far-reaching impact on your entire well-being — including your heart. And according to gastroenterologist Dr. Saurabh Sethi, a not all that uncommon nighttime oral … Read more
This one is a head scratcher. There’s no denying that the internet loves a good hack — especially if it’s one that will help prevent the crapulence feeling that comes on the morning after consuming one too many espresso martinis. The latest quirky health hack is milk thistle supplements being used to prevent nasty hangovers. … Read more
Go with the flow! Harnessing the power of the spleen — a fist-sized organ near the stomach that stores and filters blood — has been shown to enhance athletic performance. When the spleen contracts, it releases stored red blood cells into the bloodstream, improving oxygen delivery to muscles. Researchers from Greece kept the spleen in … Read more
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We all know that routinely hitting the hay at odd hours isn’t great for your sleep health — but a new study suggests it could be deadly. New research indicates that having an irregular sleep routine can increase the risk of major cardiovascular events such as heart disease or stroke, even if you’re getting the … Read more
The mother of late “Rust” cinematographer Halyna Hutchins refused to attend the movie’s premiere in Poland Wednesday due to Alec Baldwin’s “refusal” to take responsibility for her daughter’s death on the set of the Western in 2021. Hutchins’ mother Olga Solovey slammed the screening at Poland’s Camerimage Film Festival, saying in a statement to Deadline … Read more
You may want to pass on that joint. A new scientific paper describes cannabis as a “genotoxic” substance that damages genetic information within cells, potentially leading to DNA mutations, accelerated biological aging and cancer. The authors of the analysis say this genotoxicity can be transmitted to the weed smoker’s offspring via a damaged egg and … Read more
People who land in the ER for psychedelic use are at significantly higher risk of schizophrenia, according to an eye-opening new study. Canadian researchers tracked more than 9.2 million people in Ontario over 13 years, finding that those with a hallucinogen-related emergency had a 3.5-fold increase in schizophrenia risk when taking into account their substance … Read more
A supplement you may never have even heard of could do everything from increase your energy and endurance to reduce stress and anxiety to treat depression. While it may not be on most Americans’ radar, Russians have long known about it — and the Soviet Union even gave it to their Olympians, cosmonauts, and soldiers … Read more
This could be egg-cellent news for women struggling with infertility. A research team from Japan says it has developed a new egg maturation technique that may improve in vitro fertilization (IVF) outcomes. IVF babies account for about 2% of US births each year. The success rate depends on various factors, including the quality of the … Read more
It may be time to switch to soy. Or almond. Or oat. Drinking regular cow’s milk could increase your risk of developing ischemic heart disease (IHD), a condition that can lead to heart attacks, according to a new study published in BMC Medicine on Friday. Researchers found that risk also went up the more milk … Read more
More than a dozen chemicals used in popular weed killers like Roundup could be raising the risk of prostate cancer, shocking new research has revealed. In a report published in the journal Cancer, researchers analyzed 300 pesticides and found that 22 were directly linked to the development of prostate cancer, and four were shown to increase … Read more
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
She’s giving you a piece of her mind. Emily McDonald, an Arizona-based neuroscientist and mindset coach, is sharing four ways to boost the birth of new brain cells — a process known as neurogenesis. Most of our 100 billion brain cells were created before birth — the brain can still produce new cells, called neurons, as we age. … Read more
A new report has found the small, but dense nation where international expats are flocking to in extraordinarily high demand. The country, which has seen a nearly 4,000% increase in foreign residents over the past three decades, isn’t a usual suspect Europe like Spain or England either. South Korea is becoming a hot place for … Read more