New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. I sleep hot; my partner, conversely, sleeps cold. It’s the perennial battle waged in countless New York bedrooms, and typically, most bedding forces someone to pick a losing side. For … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. I sleep hot. My partner sleeps cold. For about four months’ worth of sleeps over the summer and into fall, we shared one queen bed, nine sets of white sheets … Read more
At night, your teen should sleep like a baby. They actually need more ZZZ’s than adults — up to 11 hours, compared to adults’ seven to nine hours— to support their rapidly developing brains and bodies. That’s why losing sleep night after night is more than a bad habit. It has major consequences as teens … Read more
Protecting our brains should be top of mind as we get older. The most conscientious make a point to get out and exercise, avoid smoking and keep tabs on blood pressure — maybe even protect their hearing, get vaccinated and listen to music to lower dementia risk. But a seemingly harmless routine practiced by as … Read more
Sheet happens during pillow talk. There’s a slew of bizarre behaviors during sleep, and while sleep talking may be the least unusual, it’s possibly one of the most common, with studies suggesting around 2 in 3 people exhibit the behavior. Researchers decided to take a closer look at what sleep talkers are yapping about, including … Read more
Zyn may have taken nicotine pouches mainstream, but we’ve come a long way since the brand popularized the “lip pillow.” When the company hit US shelves more than a decade ago, it helped kick open the door to a booming new market for tobacco alternatives. Now, everyone wants a piece of the pouch. Brands are … Read more
A new analysis of 44 studies has linked “doomscrolling” to higher levels of anxiety and psychological distress — but for some, information overload may also contribute to a phenomenon one neurologist calls “helicopter brain.” The research, published in Frontiers in Psychology, found associations between excessive consumption of negative online content and poorer mental health, although … Read more
A popular baby sleep remedy could be hazardous to infants. A baby product sold online is being voluntarily recalled after federal testing discovered undeclared alcohols, prompting health officials to urge parents and caregivers to immediately stop using it. Pacific Health Sciences issued the voluntary recall for Lot 25122bw of its Babies’ Magic Tea brand Baby … Read more
Some people call it self-advocacy. Their bosses call it a scheduling headache. Either way, “chronoworking” — structuring your job around your personal circadian rhythm instead of the traditional 9-to-5 — has become the workplace buzzword of the return-to-office era, and it’s already dividing offices into two camps: the biologically enlightened, and the deeply annoyed. The … Read more
You might not turn into a pumpkin, but at midnight, your brain could be undergoing a dramatic transformation. Some researchers call it “Mind After Midnight.” They believe that not getting to bed has effects long before you’re drowsy at work the next day. In the dark of night, your brain changes to become more impulsive, … Read more
Nearly half of Americans spend less than two hours outdoors in an entire week, according to a new national survey from the Nature & Health Alliance involving researchers at Texas A&M University. Dr. John La Puma, a California physician and expert in nature-based medicine, has focused on the potential health impacts of spending less time … Read more
As scientists increasingly investigate how everyday habits may influence health and aging, one longevity doctor says the keys to a longer, healthier life don’t require expensive supplements, elaborate biohacks or cutting-edge treatments. Dr. Michael Hall, a Miami Beach longevity physician and author of the new book, “Infinite Youth,” has identified what he calls the “10 … Read more
People obsess over looking younger — but what about staying sharp? For many, the brain isn’t a priority until something goes wrong. But by then, you may have missed the chance to get ahead of the problem. “Basically every single thing that we’re doing now is shaping our brain health down the road,” Dr. Randy … Read more
Alan Alda’s first symptoms of Parkinson’s disease weren’t the typical tremors, stiffness or slow movement. It was throwing a pillow at his wife in his sleep. “I had a symptom, which at the time was not that well-known: Acting out your dreams,” the 90-year-old Emmy winner told CBS Sunday Morning. Actor Alan Alda experienced a … Read more
Don’t get teste. Women — and the people who love them — are mostly familiar with the mood swings associated with PMS. But it turns out, men have their own mood issues tied to changing hormones, which one expert has dubbed “irritable male syndrome,” or IMS. Even if it’s not an official clinical diagnosis, doctors … Read more
Night owls should give a hoot about their bedtime. Research has indicated that nocturnal creatures face an increased risk of diabetes, mental health troubles and even premature death. Now, new evidence out of Finland suggests night owls’ habits may catch up to them, putting them at a disadvantage later in life, both physically and financially. … Read more
Your afternoon pick-me-up may have some unintended consequences. Caffeine can make it more difficult to fall asleep and stay asleep since it competes with adenosine, a naturally occurring chemical in the body that promotes drowsiness. Most experts agree that we should observe a caffeine cut-off so our coffee or soda habits don’t mess with our … Read more
Your Oura ring or Apple Watch may holds secrets about your health that you didn’t even realize. There’s a lot wearables can tell us, from estimates of the calories we’ve burned to our heart rate variability to how much sleep we got last night. But hiding in that sleep data is a metric that may … Read more
What a heavy lift. Women with larger breasts are all too familiar with the backaches and neck pain that can come with a bigger set of ta-tas. But a new study published today links having disproportionately big breasts with an unexpected health issue — that, on its surface, isn’t connected to the chest at all. “Many … Read more
Sleep away the stress. How well you sleep at night and how stressed out you feel during the day are intertwined. Get a bad night’s rest, and you could be anxious all day, while racing thoughts or chronic problems can keep you up at night. A wearable patch you put on at night could be … Read more