Get a breath of this not-so-fresh air. Japanese and US researchers have developed a groundbreaking treatment for people who can’t breathe through their lungs — by delivering oxygen where the sun doesn’t shine. Results from the first human clinical trial testing the so-called “butt breathing” technique suggest that it’s safe and well-tolerated, pushing the cheeky … Read more
The secret to calm? Your nose knows. Much has been made about how meditation and breathing exercises can reduce stress, but there’s an easy nostril exercise that proponents say can calm you down in a matter of minutes. Marcela Christjansen, a yoga teacher and wellness expert at Bay Club, told The Post that the simple, ancient … Read more
A New Jersey bagel shop is being schmeared online for its cream cheese placement on a woman’s bagels. A New York City-based influencer posted a video on TikTok earlier this month showing her 55.7K followers their abysmal breakfast from Bella’s Bagels in Seaside Park, New Jersey — racking up 25 million views and countless infuriated … Read more
Dave Asprey’s psychedelic journey spans continents and states of consciousness — from microdosing LSD in LA to sipping Ayahuasca with shamans in the mountains of Peru. The self-proclaimed “father of biohacking” has long touted the potential brain-boosting, trauma-releasing and even life-extending power of these mind-bending substances. But it’s not all bliss and breakthroughs. In his … Read more
Eight children in the UK have been spared from devastating genetic diseases thanks to a new three-person in vitro fertilization technique, scientists from Newcastle University reported on Wednesday. The technique, which is banned in the United States, transfers pieces from inside the mother’s fertilized egg — its nucleus, plus the nucleus of the father’s sperm … Read more
Call them hot and unbothered. During late June’s heat wave, when most New Yorkers sat pinned to air conditioners, 1,200 sauna enthusiasts swarmed Brooklyn’s Bathhouse to witness the country’s first sauna master smackdown. Some wore bell-shaped felt bucket caps to prevent overheating and to signal: This ain’t my first hydro-deo. Others were Bathhouse regulars who, … Read more
They’re small, sneaky and swimming in your veins. Microplastics have been found throughout the human body — and early research suggests they may pose some serious health risks. Now, scientists say a blood-filtration technique already used in hospitals around the world might be able help flush them out. Microplastics are a growing public health concern. … Read more
Forget fad diets and sketchy supplements, your favorite song might be the key to staying thin. In a new study, Japanese researchers found that acoustic sound waves can influence how our cells behave — including halting fat development. “Since sound is non-material, acoustic stimulation is a tool that is non-invasive, safe and immediate, and will … Read more
Facial fillers can lift and plump — but what if a simple workout could achieve similar results without the needles? Enter myofunctional therapy, a noninvasive technique that uses targeted exercises to strengthen and retrain the muscles of the mouth, tongue and face. Celebrity nutritionist and bestselling author Dr. Nicholas Perricone digs into the method in … Read more
Suffering from bedtime blues? Why not try a warmer hue? You probably already know that taking a long bath, going for a walk or writing in your journal are great ways to relax and unwind before bed — but, sometimes, you just don’t have the time or the energy. Oliver Niño, a spiritual coach and … Read more
They panned her pot. A viral video of a TikTok user cooking bacon in a pot is making people go bananas — perhaps rightfully so. The less than 60-second video, posted by a user who goes by Jenifer, begins with the view of a stovetop pot — not a standard frying pan — filled with … Read more
A sleep medicine doctor says a clever “pre-dreaming” technique used my the military can help you fall asleep faster at night. And while it works better than counting sheep, you don’t actually have to forget the sheep entirely to get the most out of it. The sleep doc’s trick is part of a method developed … Read more
Nap time, elevated. California ER doctor Dr. Joe Whittington, who goes by Dr. Joe MD on TikTok, has gone viral on the platform after sharing a military-inspired technique for powering down for a power nap. “Okay, so you’re dead a– tired, but you only have 10 minutes. I’m going to show you the Navy SEAL-inspired power napping technique that many of … Read more
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
If you can’t be bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, you can still slither out of bed like a hapless reptile or drunk noodle and crawl toward the promise of a better morning. Best-selling author, personal development coach, and motivational speaker Mel Robbins has taken to TikTok to share her therapist-recommended hack for getting out of bed when feelings of doom and … Read more
The weight is no longer sticking to him. A Texas man is halfway to his 90-pound weight loss goal after undergoing a new bariatric surgery option that involves magnets. “I’ve been able to do fantastic improvements in my quality of life, and so I’m very, very happy and fulfilled, and feel like I’ve turned back … Read more
I recently discovered a cheeky psychology trick that was quite brilliant and I thought, “Ooh, I could turn that into a break-up hack.” It wasn’t designed to be used in this way (sorry, Freud!) and it’s a slightly shameless thing to do, if I’m being honest. But I think I might be on to something. … Read more
Happy National Masturbation Month, folks! May was designated the season of self-gratification way back in 1995. The year prior, then-President Bill Clinton fired Surgeon General Dr. Joycelyn Elders for suggesting masturbation be taught as part of the sex-ed curriculum. In self-stimulating solidarity, the infamous San Francisco sex shop Good Vibrations decreed that the merry month … Read more
Wrap your head around this. You can apparently tell a lot about someone by the way they bundle their burrito-wiches. UK body language expert Judi James is claiming that wrap-rolling techniques are a window to the soul, revealing whether someone is ambitious, creative, or a different character trait altogether. “Unlike the simple sandwich, it [the … Read more
Do you find yourself gripping the armrests and holding your breath whenever turbulence hits during a flight? Well, worry no more! A seasoned flight attendant has shared a simple yet effective travel hack to make those bumpy moments a breeze. When seasoned flyer Nicky Kelvin could not sleep on a recent flight, he asked a cabin crew member to share her top-secret … Read more