Could an ancient Indian breathing technique usher you through the gates of slumberland? Devotees of moon breathing say the practice is a drug-free way to reduce stress and drift off. And it seems we could use the support, as more than a third of adults fail to get the recommended seven to eight hours of … Read more
Are bad thoughts barring you from sweet dreams? California ER doctor Dr. Joe Whittington, who goes by Dr. Joe MD on Instagram, has taken to the platform to share a simple hack for falling asleep when intrusive thoughts are intent on keeping you awake. Responding to a video of a woman in tears who claimed she spent … Read more
Even if you you’re not diabetic or obese, can Ozempic be right for you? Ever since the weekly injectable was approved in 2017 to treat diabetes in adults, researchers have been testing its superpowers on other chronic diseases, such as colorectal cancer, osteoarthritis, drug and alcohol addiction, brain disorders and more. “I’m using [Ozempic] off-label … Read more
A woman’s bedroom confession has sparked debate on social media, despite it being an increasingly popular trend. Tianna Joellee revealed she and her partner sleep in different bedrooms. The couple, who are 21 and 20, have been together since they were 17 and 16. On social media, she shared a video of their bedrooms. Ms … Read more
This is alarming news for senior citizens with sleep struggles. Septuagenarians who experience excessive drowsiness during the day or a lack of enthusiasm for activities due to poor sleep habits may be more likely to develop motoric cognitive risk syndrome (MCR), which can lead to dementia, a new study finds. “Our findings emphasize the need … Read more
A light at the end of the dark tunnel of depression? A report published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention last year revealed that nearly one in five adults in the US have been diagnosed with depression. Doctors commonly prescribe antidepressants, but these meds come with a hefty list of possible side effects, including alarming … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Doctor’s orders! Get in your eight hours. Of course, getting a full night of shut-eye isn’t always so simple. According to a Gallup poll published earlier this year, only a quarter of Americans achieve … Read more
It’s almost time to turn the clocks back, as daylight saving time (DST) ends at 2 a.m. local time on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. While we technically regain an hour of sleep this weekend, it can be challenging to feel bright-eyed and bushy-tailed when waking up to darkness. The end of DST disrupts our circadian … Read more
Sleepy. Grumpy. Dopey. Those aren’t just some of Snow White’s seven dwarfs. The icky feelings are a few main consequences of jet-lag. But cross-country and international jet-setters can now let out a sigh of relief as new research has revealed the top 10 most unique, unconventional hacks for avoiding the restlessness drag — and travelers … Read more
She’s giving her TikTok followers the 4-1-1 on four bad habits to avoid. Dr. Jess Andrade, a sports medicine specialist and pediatrics doctor in Massachusetts, is sharing the four activities she won’t do — vape, pull an all-nighter, exercise for less than 150 minutes a week and consume too many artificial ingredients and preservatives. Vaping Bronchiolitis obliterans, … Read more
When your head meets the pillow, do you go swift and sweet into dreamland — or do you lie awake, plagued with existential dread and struggle to snooze? The answer to how you spend your nights may reveal startling insights into your general health. The amount of time it takes your body to achieve a … 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
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
In the ongoing flap about whether it’s better to be a night owl or an early bird, new evidence suggests that nocturnal navigators are nearly 50% more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes than those who quickly call it a night. Darkness dwellers have a late chronotype, which means they prefer to go to bed … Read more
Ticked off about your eyelid tic? Dr. Anthony Youn, a board-certified plastic surgeon based in Michigan, is sharing three ways to stop the pesky twitching. “It happens to so many of us,” Youn said Friday in a 12-second TikTok. “The treatments are to get more sleep, reduce the amount of caffeine intake and if all … Read more
He’s shedding light on how to lose weight — and keep it off. Dr. Tommy Martin said he grew up overweight thanks to unhealthy eating habits, tipping the scale at 230 pounds at his heaviest. He tried overly restrictive diets and intense workouts but it wasn’t until he changed his mindset and goals about a decade … Read more
They’re clocking this bad habit. Sleep experts are cautioning against taking melatonin to cure insomnia, even blaming the supplement for worsening snooze problems. “Melatonin is almost never an appropriate supplement to treat insomnia,” Michael Grandner, director of the Sleep and Health Research Program at the University of Arizona, told RealClearInvestigations on Tuesday. “In clinical studies, … Read more
Hold the phone! New research out of China suggests a link between cellphone use and an increased risk of heart disease, especially among smokers and diabetics. The study authors partly blame this association on poor sleep, psychological stress and neuroticism. “A poor sleep pattern and poor mental health may adversely affect the development of cardiovascular … Read more
Now you have a new excuse to hit the snooze button on weekends. New research finds that people who catch up on zzz’s on the weekends can cut their risk of heart disease by up to 20%. “Sufficient compensatory sleep is linked to a lower risk of heart disease,” said study co-author Yanjun Song, a … Read more
Quilt-y pleasure? Magnesium supplementation has become increasingly popular, especially among restless sleepers desperate to catch some zzz’s, but a nutrition professor is warning that the tablets aren’t for everyone. “Like many vitamins and supplements, some uses of magnesium are strongly supported by scientific evidence, while others are not,” Dr. Edward Saltzman, an associate professor at … Read more