It’s music to our ears. A study published in the International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry tracked more than 1,100 adults over 40 — with an average age of 68 — to see which pastimes packed the biggest cognitive punch. A study tracked more than 1,100 adults over 40 to see which pastimes packed the biggest … Read more
Under hostile questioning from senators of both parties, Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, President Trump’s nominee to lead the National Institutes of Health, said on Wednesday that he was “convinced” vaccines did not cause autism even as he urged more research on the question, which scientists say has long been settled. The hearing became a battlefield for … Read more
Christina Applegate has shared the grueling effects of her battle with Multiple Sclerosis. The “Dead To Me” actress, who was diagnosed with MS in early 2021, has been open about how the condition — which affects the brain and nerves — has affected her daily life and Hollywood career. Speaking on Tuesday’s episode of her “MeSsy” podcast,… … 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
The a-pacu-lypse is upon us. As if US waterways weren’t teeming with enough invasive fish of late, a Texas angler caught a South American piranha relative with “human teeth” at a local lake on Sunday. The fish, dubbed a pacu, was bagged at Lake Meredith in Sanford and is currently housed at the Lake Meredith … Read more
This might be a bit of a no-brainer. The more you use your noggin at work, the better your memory and brain function will be later in life, according to a study published on Wednesday in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The research carried out in Norway studied 7,000 people … Read more
Judge Judith Sheindlin has found the beauty in being fit for more than just swinging her gavel. “I have a responsibility to keep the vessel in shape and looking good,” the Daytime Emmy winner told The Post of her twice-daily exercise regimen. Both in and out of the courtroom, the 81-year-old legal luminary is a … Read more
Bob Saget’s former “Full House” co-stars still can’t believe he’s done two years after his death. The cast remembered the late actor on social media, with Stamos also joining Dave Coulier, Jodie Sweetin, Andrea Barber and Candace Cameron Bure on a Zoom call. “Two years! Hard to believe. As time moves on, that sharp pain … Read more
Playing a musical instrument as a child might have mental benefits later in life, a new study suggests. The study, published in the journal Psychology and Aging, found that musicians do marginally better on cognitive ability tests than those who didn’t play an instrument. “Music can be such a joyful and enriching experience at all … Read more
Season 2 of Mike White’s star-studded Emmy- winning HBO vacation dramedy “The White Lotus” returns with a mostly new cast and a new location. Premiering Sunday, Oct 30 at 9 p.m., the action kicks off in a similar manner to Season 1, which followed a star-studded cast (including Connie Britton, Sydney Sweeney, and Alexandra Daddario) … Read more
The first few years of life set the foundation for brain health. Studies show that a nutritious diet in infancy is key to promoting a child’s long-term well-being, and the foods they eat can impact their cognition, temperament, motor skills and language development. As a nutritional psychiatrist, I’ve found that foods rich in omega-3 fatty … Read more
Many times children are reluctant to eat, due to which they lack protein. There are many types of protein supplements available in the market these days. But they contain many types of chemicals. In such a situation, you can include children’s diet by making protein powder at home. Many types of nutrients are necessary for … Read more