One question may reveal whether your body is getting the rest it needs, study finds

One question may reveal whether your body is getting the rest it needs, study finds

Feeling older than your actual age could be a sign that you’re not getting enough quality sleep, according to new research. A study led by researchers at the National Sleep Foundation and published in the journal Sleep found that adults who felt older than their chronological age were more likely to report insomnia symptoms, irregular sleep … Read more

Ditch the melatonin: How CBD saved me from 3 a.m. doom-scrolling

Ditch the melatonin: How CBD saved me from 3 a.m. doom-scrolling

New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. I used to think sleep was for the weak. Then I got older and busier and realized chronic exhaustion isn’t sexy. There’s nothing glamorous about waking up feeling like you’ve been hit by a … Read more

Can this viral salt hack really help you calm down, sleep well — and get better skin?

Can this viral salt hack really help you calm down, sleep well — and get better skin?

Seasoning is the new self-care. Promoted as a type of grounding, the practice of stomping on salt before bed is gaining traction among wellness fans who say it’s a boon for the body. “If you are not standing on salt before bed, you are missing out,” claims wellness TikTok user Tammy Weatherhead as she pours Epsom salt … Read more

How much do dreams impact Americans’ real-life choices after waking up? You may be alarmed

How much do dreams impact Americans’ real-life choices after waking up? You may be alarmed

Restless night? One in four Americans (25 percent) says a dream or nightmare has led to them making a change in their life like quitting a job or breaking up with a partner. A survey examining the sleep quality and dreams of 2,000 Americans found that a quarter (25 percent) feel a dream changed their … Read more

Bed tech offers ‘hot flash mode’ for menopausal women sweating through sleep

Bed tech offers ‘hot flash mode’ for menopausal women sweating through sleep

Don’t sweat it. More than 8 in 10 women get hot flashes during menopause. About a third of them get more than 10 hot flashes a day. For some, these episodes can be incredibly disruptive to daily life — especially when they happen at night, disturbing sleep. Over time, that lack of rest can introduce … Read more

I’m a neurosurgeon — 5 critical ways I keep my own brain healthy

I’m a neurosurgeon — 5 critical ways I keep my own brain healthy

It’s easy to get caught up in tending to your weight or the look of your biceps — but don’t forget about gains for your brain. “The brain is a part of our body. The same things that create wellness within our body create wellness within our brain,” Dr. Randy D’Amico, director of the Brain … Read more

Erection problems are a ‘canary in a coal mine’ — and could signal major health issues in a few years

Erection problems are a ‘canary in a coal mine’ — and could signal major health issues in a few years

Falling flat in the bedroom could mean trouble out from under the sheets too. Erectile dysfunction (ED) affects millions of men, both young and old, with between 30 and 50 million experiencing difficulty getting and keeping an erection — in fact, one expert told The Post we’re headed for an “epidemic of erectile dysfunction.” But … Read more

I’m a pediatrician — 5 symptoms I wish parents saw me about sooner

I’m a pediatrician — 5 symptoms I wish parents saw me about sooner

Kids have been known to complain about silly things — which can make it hard to know what to take seriously. But there are a few symptoms that can signal something serious. Dr. Gayathri Kapoor, DO, a pediatrician based at Orlando Health in Florida, spoke to The Post about common issues parents are prone to … Read more

The 3 sleep behaviors linked to brain damage that can lead to dementia: study

The 3 sleep behaviors linked to brain damage that can lead to dementia: study

Don’t sleep on a few troubling behaviors that could increase your risk of developing dementia. Known risk factors for dementia include age, high blood pressure, hearing loss, smoking, high cholesterol, genetics and sleep — and a new study has found that a few key behaviors related to how we rest up can impact our brain … Read more

Exclusive | Private ‘recovery rooms’ are the new home gym for serious fitness fans — who can afford it

Exclusive | Private ‘recovery rooms’ are the new home gym for serious fitness fans — who can afford it

Go hard or go home? Nowadays, the motto’s go hard and recover hard. Fitness fans are increasingly focused on how they treat their bodies after working out, spurring a massive surge in popularity for things like sauna, cold plunges, red light therapy, hyperbaric chambers, compression therapy and massage. This has meant big business for gyms, … Read more

Bryan Johnson reveals ‘everything he learned spending millions on longevity’

Bryan Johnson reveals ‘everything he learned spending millions on longevity’

Biohacking mogul Bryan Johnson has never shied away from sharing. Now, the 48-year-old revealed what he’s picked up from dropping some serious cash in the pursuit of living as long as he can. Johnson wrote a note addressed to his 1 million X followers from him and his girlfriend and Blueprint co-founder Katie Tolo as … Read more

‘Holy grail’ sleep apnea pill can cut episodes by more than 50%

‘Holy grail’ sleep apnea pill can cut episodes by more than 50%

A promising new drug could put an end to cumbersome CPAP machines and allow millions of Americans to breathe easy and sleep soundly. Researchers at the biopharm company Apnimed have been developing a sleep apnea drug called AD109. After various clinical trials, they are preparing to file for FDA approval. “A pill for sleep apnea has always been … Read more

Just say no: Americans’ wildest excuses for flaking on plans — from alien abductions to fake arrests

Just say no: Americans’ wildest excuses for flaking on plans — from alien abductions to fake arrests

By the age of 32, Americans plan their social calendars around their sleep schedules. That’s according to a new survey of 2,000 general population Americans, which revealed the average respondent will start prioritizing their sleep over plans with loved ones in their early thirties. But instead of just saying “no” when a plan would interfere … Read more

Exclusive | ‘I sleep around, but my husband isn’t allowed to’ — meet the couple in a one-sided open marriage

Exclusive | ‘I sleep around, but my husband isn’t allowed to’ — meet the couple in a one-sided open marriage

It’s like having an off-leash dog. In an effort to stay authentic to who she is while in a loving nine-year marriage, Karla Houston, 34, freely embarks on sexual escapades, while her husband remains monogamous.  The one-sided open relationship, more formally known as a mono-poly relationship, is an unconventional dynamic that works for the California … Read more

The ultimate guide to sleep hacks: Which ones really work — and what to skip

The ultimate guide to sleep hacks: Which ones really work — and what to skip

Experts have long said the key to amazing sleep is a steady schedule, morning sunlight exposure and a calming wind-down routine. Then, there are the social media users pushing shortcuts to shuteye — tweaks here and there that could unlock our best rest yet. It can be difficult to know which sleep tips are worth … Read more

Brazen bride slaps $250 per person fee on wedding invite, guests forced to sleep on air mattresses

Brazen bride slaps 0 per person fee on wedding invite, guests forced to sleep on air mattresses

Holy matri-money! A brazen bride has sparked outrage after her wedding invitation contained a $250 per person charge – with some guests forced to sleep on air mattresses in a room with people they didn’t even know. Invites were sent out for a 3-day stay at an Airbnb that would host the wedding and reception, … Read more

Should you be mineral balancing? How it can improve stress, sleep and energy

Should you be mineral balancing? How it can improve stress, sleep and energy

Don’t take minerals for granite. Sodium, calcium, potassium and magnesium regulate hydration, manage nervous system function, support metabolism and contribute to energy production, among other essential tasks. Deficiency in one or more of these minerals means an electrolyte imbalance that can cause everything from muscle weakness and cramps to fatigue, irregular heartbeats and even seizures. … Read more

Scientists found the sweet spot for sleep — get less or more and you’re aging yourself faster

Scientists found the sweet spot for sleep — get less or more and you’re aging yourself faster

Too little, too much, or just right. Everyone can feel the effects of a bad night’s sleep, and how long you let your head hit the pillow plays an important role in how your brain ages. Scientists have now found that the amount of sleep you get each night doesn’t just result in brain fog … Read more

Sleeping with more than one pillow may have an unexpected health risk

Sleeping with more than one pillow may have an unexpected health risk

Talk about a slumber setback. It’s not just when you go to bed, but how your head hits the pillow that can significantly influence several aspects of your well-being, from breathing and digestion to spine alignment. And while many prefer two pillows to get a good night’s rest, some people may want to reconsider that … Read more

Working on your six-pack can have a similar effect on your brain as sleep

Working on your six-pack can have a similar effect on your brain as sleep

Summer is right around the corner — and if that alone isn’t enough to get you back in the gym, this just might.  A new study from Pennsylvania State University suggests that working on your six-pack may strengthen your core and give your brain a boost. “Our research explains how just moving around might serve … Read more