Things are looking up for airport dining! Gone are the days of a limited selection of overpriced and underwhelming food options. In naming its top 10 US airports for food and drink this month, Food & Wine noted that the fare in layover land has “shifted from the pragmatic to the palatable.” Flyers use the … Read more
Think only pets have a shedding season? Un-fur-tunately you’re wrong. If you’ve noticed more lashes on your cheeks, pillowcase or bathroom sink lately, you’re not alone. We’re in the throes of “eyelash-shedding season,” which most commonly occurs in the spring and fall. “Similar to how we shed more hair in the spring and fall, our … Read more
Tooth be told, most people don’t brush their teeth well. There are many ways to screw up such a simple act — you don’t hit all the spots, you don’t do it long enough and you don’t do it often enough. A $299 full-mouth electric toothbrush may be just what the dentist ordered. The Feno … Read more
Arrest-ed development? Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the US, killing around 700,000 Americans each year. New research estimates that nearly 50,000 US lives could be saved annually with a one-two punch of cholesterol-lowering drugs. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the US, killing around 700,000 Americans each year. … Read more
Have you ever taken what seemed like a delicious nap at the time, only to wake up feeling…off? Did you find yourself tossing and turning at your regular bedtime later on, wondering if the nap was to blame? You’re not the only one — and you’re right, that afternoon slumber could be the culprit. “Napping … Read more
While glasses are experiencing a bit of a comeback, many people still prefer the look and ease of contact lenses. Though they are convenient, contact lenses can also put you at risk of a potentially serious eye condition called corneal hypoxia. Corneal hypoxia occurs when the cornea isn’t provided enough oxygen. Camerene Pendl/peopleimages.com – stock.adobe.com … Read more
One of the reasons it can be difficult to spot a heart attack is because while some of the most common symptoms are well known, other early signs can vary and be easy to dismiss. TikToker user Nikki (@martyandnikki) was generally healthy when she had a heart attack at only 46. In a candid video, … Read more
Opioid overdose deaths have plummeted for addicts in a revolutionary treatment program on Staten Island, a new study shows — as officials look to expand it to help save more lives. There were two fatal overdoses among 612 people participating in the “Hotspotting” program compared to 14 deaths for 1,089 addicts not engaged, according to … Read more
He’s got new blood. A Long Island hospital said it administered life-changing Lyfgenia gene therapy treatment and successfully wiped away sickle cell disease from a Laurelton man. Cohen Children’s Medical Center said patient Sebastien Beauzile, 21, is the first New Yorker to have received the breakthrough treatment, The Post was first to report. Sebastien Beauzile … Read more
There’s nothing better than watching a slab of fresh butter soften and sizzle as you circle it around the skillet. If just the thought of it makes you jump with ghee, you butter beware — that innocent little rectangle could be melting your chances at longevity. A new study in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine … Read more
Red-light therapy has emerged as a major beauty trend in the last couple of years, with fans touting its ability to give their face a youthful, blemish-free glow. The treatment uses low levels of red light to penetrate deep into the skin to stimulate the production of collagen, reduce redness and inflammation, lessen the appearance … Read more
The holidays are just about over — the decorations are down, the leftovers are eaten, the guests are gone, but Old Man Winter is still here. The persistent cold and darkness can make it difficult to get out of bed, concentrate or socialize. These feelings could be characterized as the “winter blues” or a more … Read more
New year, new pantry? A new survey finds that 19% of US adults plan to eat healthier in 2025. One way to do that is to ditch ultra-processed foods, which are often bursting with calories, sugar, fat and salt. When looking for better alternatives to cookies, potato chips and marshmallow cereals, beware foods that wear … Read more
So much for a “long winter’s nap.” We often struggle to sleep well in the winter because less exposure to sunlight can significantly disturb our internal clocks, making it harder for us to fall and stay asleep. Plus, colder temperatures and dry air can irritate the throat and nasal passages, leading to tossing and turning … Read more
It’s easy to go ham on the Christmas leftovers, but excessive grazing between meals can cause you to pack on the holiday pounds. “It’s important to rate your hunger before reaching for a snack, as weight gain can happen when we eat because of emotion or habit,” Emily Feivor, a registered dietitian at Long Island Jewish Forest … Read more
A broad coalition in New York is backing state legislation that would impose a first-in-the-nation cap on medical bills — aimed at hospitals that own or house outpatient clinics and charge higher rates than private practices. Under the “Fair Pricing Act”, patient billing costs would be capped at 150% of rates set by the federal … Read more
Teens are stooping to a new low to get high. New medical research in the Journal of the American Medical Association has found that 11% of high school seniors admit to using a prevalent and easily accessible synthetic marijuana, known as delta-8 THC. That number translates to “at least one or two students in every … Read more
Northwell Health fired back at rival NYU Langone Hospital on Tuesday in the medical behemoths’ legal battle — over the use of the color purple. Northwell urged a federal judge in Manhattan to dismiss New York University Langone’s trademark lawsuit against it that claims Northwell has been ripping off NYU’s color scheme, including its purple hue … Read more
Thank artificial intelligence for what doctors are declaring a modern medical “miracle.” A Long Island man who was paralyzed in a diving accident has regained motion and feeling in his body after a breakthrough, machine learning-based surgery that successfully “connected a computer to his brain” through microelectrode implants. Now, the successful case of Massapequa’s Keith … Read more