An estimated 80% of women have some type of menopause symptoms — and the more symptoms they experience, the greater the chances of developing dementia later in life. The findings were published in the journal PLOS One following a study by the University of Calgary. The researchers analyzed the data of 896 postmenopausal women who participated in … Read more
An apple a day keeps the doctor away, but a tropical twist might be what you need to lower your diabetes risk. New research suggests that eating about 100 calories worth of mango per day could help lower insulin levels and boost insulin sensitivity in overweight or obese adults with chronic low-grade inflammation. “Our study … Read more
A healthy gut helps you digest your food and absorb its nutrients, strengthens your immune system and reduces your risk of certain chronic diseases. But not everyone realizes that having a happy belly also has a major impact on your mood since about 90% of your body’s serotonin and over 50% of your dopamine — … Read more
There’s nothing better than a spa day — sweating out your toxins in the steam room, melting all your stress away with a massage and indulging in some much-needed “me time.” But, if you’re not careful, a day of pampered R&R could end with a trip to the doctor’s office. Rosanne Joseph-Anthony, the founder and … 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
While the benefits of following a Mediterranean diet are well established, a new study suggests that the fresh-forward, olive oil-soaked eating style can boost brain health by promoting certain gut bacteria. Researchers at Tulane University School of Medicine found that lab rats who followed a Mediterranean diet developed different gut bacteria patterns than those who … Read more
Not so fast! Most runners have experienced an injury or two — the blame often lies in overtraining, inadequate recovery time, bad form or the wrong footwear. A new study reports that not knowing how your feet hit the pavement increases the likelihood of getting hurt and suggests the best shoe to reduce this risk. … Read more
While the old saying goes that an apple a day keeps the doctor away, scientists have discovered a new equation for fruit consumption and overall health. Over the course of a decade, researchers from Yangtze Hospital in Jinzhou, China, tracked 2,184 middle-aged men and women with high blood pressure. Publishing in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition, … Read more
A pair of simple rituals can help keep your heart healthy this holiday season — and year-round. Ohio-based cardiologist Dr. David Sabgir tells The Post the two rules he always follows to keep his ticker ticking, and they don’t involve any major lifestyle changes. A couple of simple habits that require minimal effort can offer big … Read more
Your holiday candles that smell of pomegranate, peppermint and pine may spark joy in your home, but they can also fuel your risk of heart disease and certain cancers, a new study finds. “Our research shows that some home fragrance products may be detrimental to indoor air quality,” Asit Kumar Mishra and Marie Coggins, researchers from Ireland, wrote last … Read more
Ultra-processed foods like ice cream, chips and soda fuel the risk of colorectal cancer — and prevent the body from combatting the cancer, new research finds. “Cancer is like a chronic wound that won’t heal — if your body is living off of daily ultra-processed foods, its ability to heal that wound decreases,” said Dr. … Read more
All of our brains inevitably shrink with age — a change that is most accelerated and profound in the nearly 7 million Americans currently living with dementia. While there isn’t a way to reverse this loss in brain volume, we can potentially curb it by prioritizing our mental and physical health. Dr. Arjun Masurkar, a cognitive … Read more
Here’s some sweet news just in time for the holiday candy season. Research published this week in The BMJ suggests that consuming chocolate can lower the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. But before you go cocoa-nuts — the study also had some caveats, showing that the wrong chocoholic choice can can lead to excessive … Read more
It turns out you can top pepperoni and sausage as pizza ingredients. Nichole Andrews, a Washington-based oncology dietitian and author, is revealing five ideas for “tasty, wholesome” pizzas to sub for pies with processed meats like pepperoni or pre-cooked sausage. The World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer classified processed meat as “carcinogenic … Read more
Honey honey, nearly kills me. A new sex trend is sweeping college campuses across the U.S., and healthcare professionals are sounding the alarm. Male students are consuming “honey packets” that are marketed as sexual enhancers — but doctors warn that the seemingly au naturel products pose significant health risks. Doctors are warning that a concerning … Read more
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
She’ll pay any dollar figure for the perfect figure — no ifs, ands or butts about it. Scarlet Black, who’s recently shed over 150 pounds with the help of 13 cosmetic surgeries, is going back under the knife for her second Brazilian Butt Lift, or BBL, after the results from her first procedure “died.” R.I.P. BBL. Black claims … Read more
Gum’s the word — and a new study links chewing the right kind to a decrease in preterm birth and delivery of low-birthweight babies in an impoverished African country. “It surprised us all that such a simple intervention could have such a dramatic effect,” said lead study author Dr. Greg Valentine, associate professor of pediatrics at … 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