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
Is the secret to a longer life hidden in a pill? With the crazy number of supplements longevity buffs are swallowing, it sure seems that way. Dave Asprey, an entrepreneur and author known as “the father of biohacking,” spends an eye-popping $3,000 per month on supplements. But he insists you don’t need to spend a … Read more
The good news? The first official day of summer — June 20 — is only 100 days away. The bad news? That means it’s time to start thinking about how to shed that winter weight. If you don’t have a gym membership and the thought of doing leg lifts is wholly unappealing, personal trainer and … Read more
When dermatologist Dr. Nicholas Perricone unveiled a diet he promised would act as a “three-day nutritional facelift” in his bestselling book, “The Wrinkle Cure,” he had his fair share of skepticism. Famed journalist Diane Sawyer told him she believed his “claims were overstated and that she planned to challenge [him],” Perricone recalls in his new … Read more
You’re having trouble sleeping — have you considered turning your insomnia into insom-nom-nom-nom-nia? Sleep can be hard to come by in the winter because exposure to less sunlight can significantly disrupt internal clocks. There are several ways to restore restful sleep — try maintaining a consistent slumber schedule, basking in morning light and practicing relaxation. … 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
Leave your weak nails in 2024. Dr. Mary Stevenson, a dermatologic surgeon at NYU Langone, says a lot of factors can lead to brittle, easy-to-chip nails — but if yours are constantly breaking and refuse to grow, there’s hope. Despite what people believe, biting your nails won’t damage them in the long run. Rido – … Read more
Nestle is launching protein shots in the United States which it says help suppress appetite for people looking to shed pounds, the latest effort by the world’s biggest packaged food maker to tap the booming market for weight-loss products. The manufacturer of Kit Kat chocolate bars and Nesquik shakes says its drink sparks a natural … Read more
Macros on the rocks. Myprotein, an online sports nutrition brand, has just teamed up with Southern Comfort to launch a pair of protein powders that taste like whiskey cocktails — hold the whiskey. Not that you couldn’t add whiskey to it — in fact, Arnold Schwarzenegger has admitted to mixing a bit of booze into … Read more
Jake Gyllenhaal got absolutely jacked for this year’s Road House remake, reportedly getting down to 5% body fat for the role originally played by Patrick Swayze. His six-pack spoke for itself, but his trainer, Jason Walsh, tells the Post that Jake faced a particular hurdle when it came to his diet — so he had … Read more
Every day in America, an estimated 6,000 women reach menopause — and more than two million enter that stage each year. Despite these staggering numbers, many women report feeling unprepared for and under-resourced about this life-changing transition. According to new research, three in five women (60%) say they are entirely self-taught about menopause. Jessica Shepherd, a board-certified … Read more
No, you would not like fries with that. Sticking to your diet and running out to McDonald’s may not immediately appear to go together like burgers and buns, but one dietitian insists that with a little bit of discipline, those who find themselves hungry, pressed for time and in the drive-thru can actually snag a … Read more
This is berry good news for Ozempic users. Smoothie King this week became the first quick-service chain to introduce a special menu for people who use GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic. The five new smoothies contain 20 grams of protein or more — and no added sugar — which the Dallas-based company says will help customers … Read more
It’s time to iron out your nutritional plan. A study published in August found that more than half the world doesn’t consume enough micronutrients essential to health, including calcium, iron and vitamins C and E. Now, California gastroenterologist Saurabh Sethi is sharing five signs that your body needs more nutrition — brittle nails, eyelid twitching, clicking of the joints, premature greying of the hair … Read more
The latest sickly sweet soda concoction has the internet in a fizzy. Thanks to the Hulu hit “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” beverages known as “dirty sodas,” revealed to be wildly popular in Utah, have gone global. But the #MomTok drink — which involves adding flavored syrups and creamers into your pop of choice — has … Read more
Researchers say they have sparked an “exciting” breakthrough in treating Alzheimer’s disease by developing a drug to prevent the build-up of toxic proteins in the brain. “This research is taking promising steps towards a new one-of-a-kind therapy which targets tau, a damaging protein in the brains of people living with Alzheimer’s, preventing it from clumping … Read more
If she could turn back time, here’s what she would do. Dr. Florence Comite, a Manhattan precision medicine doctor who specializes in boosting lifespan, is revealing the Top 3 healthy habits she wished she had prioritized in her 20s to stem the tide of aging. In a new interview with MindBodyGreen, Comite advises getting sufficient deep … Read more
It didn’t take her long to get hooked. A 62-year-old retired military therapist struggling with extreme foot pain, inflammation and food addiction claims she lost 35 pounds by eating only sardines for more than three months. “People think I’m absolutely nuts,” Jane Crummett told Florida physician Annette Bosworth, known as “Dr. Boz,” last month. Jane … Read more
He wants to turn Gen X into Gen ZZZ. Dr. Terry Simpson, a boomer-aged surgeon based in California, is sharing three changes Gen Xers should make for better sleep — invest in a good mattress, have a filling dinner and orgasm before bed. Experts recommend adults get seven to nine hours of slumber every night. Poor sleep has … Read more