Could om take the edge off of ouch? A new study suggests that mindfulness meditation is an effective strategy for pain relief. The research, published in Biological Psychiatry, analyzed pain signatures in MRI scans to determine the relationship between mindfulness and the body’s experience of pain. When asked to rate their pain, participants trained in mindfulness … Read more
Penis envy can be deadly. Many men are going to any lengths to augment the size of their private parts — and some are left with a lifetime of pain and regret. At best, the procedures can increase girth and the flaccid length of the penis; at worst, they can disfigure, and in rare cases, … Read more
Talk about sexual healing. Pounding headaches can be agony, but there’s an X-rated DIY cure that’s tucked away in your nightstand drawer. About 82% of American women own a vibrator, which are now being used in an unorthodox way by many migraine sufferers. While orgasms might be able to satisfy a headache, people are applying sex … Read more
Ben Affleck once discussed the “pain” Jennifer Lopez still carried around from her childhood, revealing that no amount of fame or followers could fulfill the sense of “longing” she felt. Affleck, 52, made the comments in the Prime Video documentary for Lopez’s project, “Greatest Love Story Never Told,” released on February 27, less than six months … Read more
A Mack truck smashed into Emmy-nominated composer Steve Sandberg as he crossed an England street in the ’80s, propelling him into a street sign and launching a 40-year battle with back pain. Finally, last year, he had had enough. The Upper West Side pianist — who served as lead composer and musical director for Nickelodeon’s … Read more
A Mack truck smashed into Emmy-nominated composer Steve Sandberg as he crossed an England street in the ’80s, propelling him into a street sign and launching a 40-year battle with back pain. Finally, last year, he had had enough. The Upper West Side pianist — who served as lead composer and musical director for Nickelodeon’s … Read more
Elle King is speaking her truth. The “Ex’s & Oh’s” singer, 35, opened up about the struggles she faced during her drunken performance at Dolly Parton’s 78th birthday bash in Nashville earlier this year. Speaking about the ordeal on Kaitlyn Bristowe’s “Off the Vine” podcast, King revealed she was secretly battling with her mental state when she hit … Read more
The hips don’t lie — and neither do the hip flexors. Tight muscles make daily life more difficult, and sedentary jobs exacerbate the challenges. While we inevitably lose flexibility as we age, we can take steps (or stretches) to slow down the process. All stretches benefit the body, but focusing on the hip flexors is … Read more
A Mormon mom dubbed “queen of the trad wives” is speaking out about her life on a remote ranch raising eight children, where she milks cows, makes food from scratch and gives birth without pain relief. Hannah Neeleman, 34, was an aspiring ballerina studying at New York’s prestigious Juilliard School when she met her now-husband, … Read more
Lettuce celebrate! Dr. Kunal Sood, a pain management specialist in Maryland, is sharing a cheap, unconventional hack for joint pain — wrapping cabbage leaves around the afflicted area. “Cabbage leaves have been used in some cultures as a topical application to reduce both inflammation and pain,” Sood explained in a TikTok last week. “It is … Read more
Nearly a dozen thrill-seekers at Orlando theme parks reported dizziness, chest pain or lost consciousness over a three-month period, according to a Florida state document. The 11 incidents occurred at Disney World and Universal, including four at their water parks, between April and June, the Orlando Sentinel reported. Florida theme parks are required to self-report … Read more
Singer-songwriter Kinky Friedman has died. He was 79. A statement from Friedman’s X account confirmed his death on Thursday. “Kinky Friedman stepped on a rainbow at his beloved Echo Hill surrounded by family & friends. Kinkster endured tremendous pain & unthinkable loss in recent years but he never lost his fighting spirit and quit wit,” … Read more
Sir Ian McKellen has been hospitalized after falling off the stage during a performance on the West End in London on Monday night. The 85-year-old actor reportedly lost his footing in the middle of a fight scene in “Player Kings” at the Noël Coward theatre, according to the BBC. McKellen “cried out in pain” and … Read more
In March 2023, the producers of Amazon’s holiday movie “Candy Cane Lane,” starring Eddie Murphy, were determined to set a 15-foot fir aflame for a scene, according to court papers filed in a recent lawsuit. But the weather was not cooperating, the court documents say. Producers had already canceled the shoot on several occasions because … Read more
A mum went into labour half way through a Taylor Swift gig but managed to dance through the pain – and hold off giving birth for days. Jenn Gutierrez, 31, was 38 weeks pregnant when she flew 412 miles from Canberra, Australia, to Melbourne, to see her favorite artist perform. Despite being just two weeks … Read more
When it comes to staying pain-free, sometimes it’s a joint venture between you and your physical trainer. If you don’t happen to have a trainer, fear not, Tonal trainer and running coach Kristina Centenary shared her simple stretching tips for preventing hip, back and ankle pain. “Mobility is essentially how well your joints function in … Read more
It’s the cycle of life. Lifelong bicyclers may live longer, have stronger immune systems and are less likely to experience knee pain or osteoarthritis, than people who don’t bike ride. Although previous studies have already shown several benefits of cycling, new research, now shows that people who cycle regularly have significantly less chance of developing … Read more
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. On June 29, 1999, Iowa-based heavy metal band Slipknot released their critically acclaimed self-titled debut album. Twenty-five short years later, they’re one of the biggest groups in the … Read more
Tax Day is April 15, making it an extra Monday-ish Monday. Since Tax Day is dreadful enough, some restaurants and food chains are offering deals and freebies to help make the particularly manic Monday a little sweeter. So file your taxes, then treat yourself! Anthony’s Coal-Fired Pizza At participating Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza locations, fans … Read more
An important plot point in “Arcadian,” a domestic postapocalyptic drama bearing a close resemblance to “A Quiet Place,” revolves around medicine: people needing it, others hoarding it and so on. What kind of medicine is it? What is it for? The movie doesn’t say. It comes in an aspirin bottle, and the characters just call … Read more