I’m a doctor — this simple trick will stop you from stress eating

I’m a doctor — this simple trick will stop you from stress eating

Talk about grape expectations. Dr. Jason Singh, a primary care physician based in Virginia, is sharing a sweet suggestion to manage the urge to stress eat. He recommends letting frozen grapes melt in your mouth. “The cold temperature activates TRPM8 receptors in the mouth, which then triggers the release of dopamine — and that’s responsible for pleasure, … Read more

I’m a doctor — Gen Xers need to do these 3 things to sleep better

I’m a doctor — Gen Xers need to do these 3 things to sleep better

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

I’m a doctor — you need these 4 things to get the best sleep ever

I’m a doctor — you need these 4 things to get the best sleep ever

Time for some pillow talk. Dr. Charles Puza, a board-certified NYC dermatologist, is sharing four simple ways to get the “best sleep ever.” In a TikTok last week, he recommended a posture pillow, a magnesium roll-on applicator, cool temperatures and an eye mask. “These muscle cramp rollers are great for the feet at nighttime,” Puza said. … Read more

Park rangers tried baking banana bread in car amid 105-degree heat — see how it turned out

Park rangers tried baking banana bread in car amid 105-degree heat — see how it turned out

No oven? No problem! Arizona park rangers redefined “sun-baked” after cooking banana bread atop their dashboard amid the sweltering triple-digit heat wave scorching the US since late last month. “It’s that time of year again! Cooking in the car, cue theme music!” wrote officials with the Saguaro National Park by Tucson, where they performed the … Read more

I’m a doctor — here’s how to avoid getting sick from the heat

I’m a doctor — here’s how to avoid getting sick from the heat

New Yorkers may wait all year for sunny park days and open public pools, but there’s no denying just how hot it gets in summertime. And with all that heat comes the risk of issues like heat cramps, heat exhaustion or — perhaps worst of all — heat stroke. We spoke with Dr. Reed Caldwell, … Read more

Heat waves are extra dangerous if you’re taking these medications

Heat waves are extra dangerous if you’re taking these medications

The heat is on. With temperatures expected to soar above the 90s across much of the eastern US this week, millions are preparing to beat the heat. Experts are urging those who take certain medications, including those used to treat high blood pressure, allergies, and mental health conditions, to take extra precautions. Temps will begin … Read more

How smart thermostats can reveal sleep patterns — and 7 more new sleep advances

How smart thermostats can reveal sleep patterns — and 7 more new sleep advances

This news may blow you away. Smart thermostats can provide insights into sleep quality, allowing researchers to infer a person’s sleep patterns without invasive monitoring. The finding is one of several developments presented this week at Sleep 2024, the annual meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies. Other research highlights the need for teens to … Read more

I’m an ER doctor — don’t bring these 5 foods to the beach

I’m an ER doctor — don’t bring these 5 foods to the beach

He’s not so shore about your holiday menu. An emergency room doctor is sharing the five foods he would never bring to the beach for fear of food poisoning — cold cuts, fresh salads, anything with mayo, raw meat, and pre-cut fruits. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 48 million people get sick … Read more

People with depression have higher body temperature: study

People with depression have higher body temperature: study

People with depression have higher body temperatures, a new study found, giving insight into potential new ways to manage the disorder. The study, published in Scientific Reports, doesn’t clarify whether depression causes a higher temperature or if a higher temperature can cause depression — but it does suggest that there could be mental health benefits … Read more

Can you put hot leftovers in the fridge? Here’s what the experts say

Can you put hot leftovers in the fridge? Here’s what the experts say

Chill out! A TikTok creator who specializes in home health and body hygiene is assuring her followers that they can put warm leftovers in the fridge — and it’s actually better that they do. “My mother-in-law always said, ‘Leave the food out, let it cool down before you put it in the fridge otherwise it’ll … Read more

You’ve been storing bananas all wrong — how to keep them fresh for longer

You’ve been storing bananas all wrong — how to keep them fresh for longer

That’s bananas! Americans each consume about 26.6 pounds of bananas a year on average — and collectively discard 5 billion past-their-prime bananas during the same period, statistics show. Now, experts are sharing how to keep the popular yellow fruit fresher for longer. “I’ve got four bananas here and I’m trying out four different storage methods,” … Read more

Popular outdoor activity may reduce menopause symptoms, study finds

Popular outdoor activity may reduce menopause symptoms, study finds

Seas the day! Menopausal women who make swimming in cold water part of their routine report significant improvements to their physical and mental health, a new study finds. Of the 785 women surveyed, 46.9% said swimming eased their anxiety; 34.5% said it helped their mood swings; 31.1% said it elevated their mood; and 30.3% said … Read more

I’m trying to eat healthier this year — so I put a salad bar in my fridge

I’m trying to eat healthier this year — so I put a salad bar in my fridge

Romaine calm, everyone. New Jersey-based DIY digital creator Micah Enriquez — who runs the popular Make it with Micah channels — has fans salivating over her latest hack: A salad bar inside one of her fridge drawers. “[One] of my New Year’s resolutions was to eat at least one salad per day,” Enriquez, 40, posted … Read more

How to know if you have hypothermia — experts reveal key warning signs

How to know if you have hypothermia — experts reveal key warning signs

With New York City becoming colder than Antarctica this week and much of the country experiencing temperatures below freezing, hypothermia is top of mind. Deaths from exposure to extreme cold have been reported this week from Seattle to Milwaukee and Mississippi. Here are the warning signs you might have hypothermia — and the ways to … Read more

Are the benefits of a cold shower worth the potential risks?

Are the benefits of a cold shower worth the potential risks?

Most of us have experienced that moment of shock when the hot water runs out mid-shampoo — but many experts claim the benefits of a frigid shower are worth the unpleasant jolt. For those who aren’t quite ready to take the plunge into ice baths or cryotherapy, cold showers can provide a way to ease … Read more

Many people keep refrigerators at unsafe temperatures, study says — are you one of them?

Many people keep refrigerators at unsafe temperatures, study says — are you one of them?

You’re doing it all wrong. A recent study revealed that nearly a fifth of households keep their refrigerators at the incorrect temperature, according to researchers from RMIT University in Australia. “Most households blamed their own behaviors, such as reading the use-by date wrong, before considering their fridge might be the culprit,” Dr. Bhavna Middha, the … Read more

Need to kill bedbugs? This is the best temperature to wash your sheets

Need to kill bedbugs? This is the best temperature to wash your sheets

Here’s how to sleep tight — and not let the bedbugs bite. French officials have been warning of a “widespread” outbreak of bedbugs amid Paris fashion week — which wrapped up earlier this month. Mattresses piled up on sidewalks, and a cautious commuter even wore a hazmat suit on a train as New Yorkers worried … Read more

I live on the South Pole and challenges are extreme — I struggle to breathe

I live on the South Pole and challenges are extreme — I struggle to breathe

She’s having a snowball on the South Pole. A travel blogger from San Francisco is sharing what life is actually like in the frozen tundra of Antarctica — along with the adjustments she’s had to make to call it home for nearly a year. “It’s too cold and too far from the ocean for penguins, … Read more

This is the perfect temperature to increase sleep, decrease stroke risk: experts

This is the perfect temperature to increase sleep, decrease stroke risk: experts

How did you sleep last night? Not too well, if you’re like many Americans: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 35% of US adults don’t get enough sleep on a regular basis. This is more than just annoying, because sleeping less than seven hours a day is linked to a greater risk … Read more

‘Be very worried’: Gulf Stream collapse could spark global chaos by 2025

‘Be very worried’: Gulf Stream collapse could spark global chaos by 2025

New research warns that the collapse of air currents intertwined with the Gulf Stream could happen as soon as 2025, leaving “severe impacts on the climate in the North Atlantic region.” In addition to freezing temperatures brought to the northern hemisphere, the buckling would also bring erratic rain and droughts across the world, Politico reported. … Read more