Is your job killing you? All the ways overworking can destroy your health — and what you can do about it

Is your job killing you? All the ways overworking can destroy your health — and what you can do about it

Burning the midnight oil may fatten your paycheck, but your health could be paying the price. In 2024, Gallup found that the average full-time worker in the US clocked 42.9 hours a week. But millions are logging far more, and the toll is greater than just burnout. At one Midwestern investment bank, junior employees were … Read more

Taking this supplement can reduce your bad moods in only two weeks

Taking this supplement can reduce your bad moods in only two weeks

The road to a better mood might run through your stomach.  Dutch researchers found that a popular gut-boosting supplement helped healthy adults feel less anxious, stressed and fatigued in a matter of weeks.  An added perk: While it dialed down the doom and gloom, the new study showed that the daily dose didn’t compromise users’ … Read more

Your vagina is a ‘stress sensor’ — how not caring for it can actually age your face

Your vagina is a ‘stress sensor’ — how not caring for it can actually age your face

As above, so below, folks. Not taking proper care down there isn’t just bad news for your bits — it also has the potential to wreck havoc on other parts of your body. “The vulva is a stress sensor, not just a sex organ,” dermatologist Dr. Keira Barr, speaking on behalf of the vaginal care … Read more

This physical activity is better at reducing stress than going to the gym — it’s not sex

This physical activity is better at reducing stress than going to the gym — it’s not sex

Looking to step up your workouts? Forget running on the treadmill or cycling to work. An international team of researchers suggests a different activity to manage stress, build resilience and improve wellbeing — dancing. “Our research shows that by dancing, we can tap into a natural stress-relief mechanism that enhances our resilience and helps us … Read more

This centuries-old practice improves sleep, reduces stress and soothes sore muscles — how to do it at home

This centuries-old practice improves sleep, reduces stress and soothes sore muscles — how to do it at home

Schvitz and shine. Bathhouses are making a splash these days, with newbies to these relaxation havens raving about how much they help reduce stress, soothe their muscles and aid their slumber. But this isn’t your average spa day. Much like taking a spin class, bathhouses encourage you to work for your wellness — in this … Read more

Exclusive | I got stage 4 colorectal cancer at 34 — the symptom I dismissed as a common mom issue

Exclusive | I got stage 4 colorectal cancer at 34 — the symptom I dismissed as a common mom issue

Irritable bowel syndrome affects up to 45 million Americans, so when Sara Beran found herself frequently racing to the bathroom, she assumed she was just another case. The otherwise healthy 34-year-old dealt with the issue for more than a year and a half before her life came to a screeching halt with a gut-wrenching diagnosis: … Read more

Burnt-out employees are taking mental health leaves – here are some ways to approach a needed break

Burnt-out employees are taking mental health leaves – here are some ways to approach a needed break

Her first panic attack came at a company-wide meeting, right before her scheduled presentation. Carolina Lasso had given many similar talks about her marketing team’s accomplishments. When her name was called this time, she couldn’t speak. “I felt a knot in my throat,” Lasso said. “My head, it felt like it was inside a bubble. I couldn’t … Read more

Exclusive | Gwyneth Paltrow’s health adviser reveals his 5 fave sleep supplements: ‘Nature’s Xanax’

Exclusive | Gwyneth Paltrow’s health adviser reveals his 5 fave sleep supplements: ‘Nature’s Xanax’

At least he’s owning it. A functional medicine practitioner who has advised Gwyneth Paltrow, Sophia Bush, Cameron Diaz and other celebrities confesses that he stays up late to watch “Survivor” or “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” with his wife. “Doctors are the worst patients. Let’s just be honest,” Dr. Will Cole told The Post … Read more

Exclusive | These 4 trends can sabotage your health, biohacker warns — including a faux-superfood that may ‘increase man boobs’

Exclusive | These 4 trends can sabotage your health, biohacker warns — including a faux-superfood that may ‘increase man boobs’

Blood boys. Butthole sunning. Body modifications.  There’s no stunt too bizarre for biohackers obsessed with extending their lives — but that doesn’t mean you have to turn yourself into a human guinea pig to get healthy. The Post sat down with Dave Asprey, the self-proclaimed “Father of Biohacking,” to get the inside scoop on the … Read more

Beware ‘good girl syndrome,’ which can lead to stomach issues, headaches and sleep problems

Beware ‘good girl syndrome,’ which can lead to stomach issues, headaches and sleep problems

Good girl gone mad. Here’s a health quiz: Do you put everyone else’s needs above your own? Do you have a hard time saying the word “no”? Do you live in fear of people being mad at you? And do you also have a tummy ache? If so, you might just have “good girl syndrome” … Read more

Everyone did this really easy move at the LA biohacker expo to live longer: ‘Fast and powerful’

Everyone did this really easy move at the LA biohacker expo to live longer: ‘Fast and powerful’

WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. — Biohacking is a multi-billion-dollar industry, but you don’t have to flash a lot of cash to see results. A holistic health specialist who goes by Julie E Health says you can detoxify and energize yourself in just two minutes — with nothing but your hands. “This is one of my favorite … Read more

This pillow is designed just for screaming into — but does it really relieve stress?

This pillow is designed just for screaming into — but does it really relieve stress?

When’s the last time you yelled at the top of your lungs? Letting out a scream can be cathartic — and according to proponents, it can also relieve stress, relax muscle tension and increase your energy. But unless you live in the middle of nowhere, there’s not a lot of opportunity to truly let loose … Read more

Exclusive | I’m a sex expert — my ‘orgasm breath’ method releases stress, boosts energy

Exclusive | I’m a sex expert — my ‘orgasm breath’ method releases stress, boosts energy

WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. — Brace yourself for peak energy. Sex scholar Nadège, who wrote “Sextrology” and founded Pleasure Science, is sharing a simple breathwork technique to re-energize the brain, boost self-esteem, soothe the nervous system and heighten intimacy with a partner. The phrase “orgasm breath” may make you blush, but Nadège insists it really works. … Read more

Colorado hotel has a ‘crystal concierge’ to promote happiness, calm and general wellness while traveling

Colorado hotel has a ‘crystal concierge’ to promote happiness, calm and general wellness while traveling

Crystal visions, crystal vacations? One Colorado hotel is offering guests access to a complimentary “crystal concierge,” from whom they can check in and check out healing stones, many of them locally mined. They can help guests choose the right crystals to promote whatever sense of well-being they’re after, from happiness to calm to optimism. The … Read more

‘Brain flossing’ trend can reduce stress and even slow cognitive decline — here’s how to do it

‘Brain flossing’ trend can reduce stress and even slow cognitive decline — here’s how to do it

If you’ve been on TikTok recently, you’ve probably come across a curious-sounding trend called “brain floss.” Don’t worry — unlike teeth flossing, brain flossing doesn’t involve making false promises to your healthcare provider. “Brain flossing is a mental wellbeing phenomenon inspired by the idea of cleansing your mind, much like flossing cleans your teeth,” Uladzimir Seuruk, founder and CEO … Read more

Four lessons the happiest country in the world can teach us — as US falls to lowest rank ever

Four lessons the happiest country in the world can teach us — as US falls to lowest rank ever

For the eighth year running, Finland has been named the happiest country in the world in new rankings published today. Based on the World Happiness Report‘s data, they’re leaps and bounds happier than the US, which dropped to 24th place — the lowest ever. What makes Finland markedly happier than even its Nordic neighbors is … Read more

Stress and trauma can change your DNA — and the DNA of your kids and grandkids

Stress and trauma can change your DNA — and the DNA of your kids and grandkids

We’ve long known the short-term effects of trauma — headaches, changes in appetite or sleep, fear, anxiety and concentration troubles are just a few. A new study suggests that severe trauma, like that experienced in war, can leave epigenetic “scars” on DNA that endures for generations. In the early 1980s, the Syrian regime carried out … Read more

Are you a ‘high gut responder’? It could be the real reason for your stomach problems

Are you a ‘high gut responder’? It could be the real reason for your stomach problems

If watching the news or paying the bills has ever made you feel sick, you’re not alone. “Americans are experiencing an unprecedented level of stress, fueled by the rapid-fire news headlines, ongoing inflationary pressures and an increasingly unpredictable world,” Dr. Mariah Corneille, a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in the gut-brain connection, told The Post. Now, … Read more

How to sleep better while traveling, from jet lag hacks to the best hotel amenities

How to sleep better while traveling, from jet lag hacks to the best hotel amenities

There’s no place like home — except maybe a cozy bed when you’re on vacation. A whopping 66.7% of Americans say they sleep better when they’re in a hotel, according to Hilton’s 2025 Trends Report, which may be part of why sleep tourism is on the rise. “We travel to be inspired, but I wager, … Read more

You don’t have to delete social media — 4 more healthy ways to use it that will reduce stress

You don’t have to delete social media — 4 more healthy ways to use it that will reduce stress

Don’t want to ditch social media, but feel like it’s taking a toll on your mental health? You might not have to choose.  New research from the University of British Columbia suggests that improving mental health among young people isn’t about reducing time spent on social media, but rather changing the way they engage with … Read more