Is horniness the 5th vital sign? Your lack of libido could signal these health issues

Is horniness the 5th vital sign? Your lack of libido could signal these health issues

Libido at zero? Horniness — or the lack thereof — can be a key indicator of overall well-being. Tennessee Williams wrote that “the opposite of death is desire” — and it would seem that the playwright was onto something, as experts agree that a low sex drive can indicate a slew of concerning health issues. Though … Read more

The vital heart check you may need after 40 — but have probably never heard of

The vital heart check you may need after 40 — but have probably never heard of

So much for feeling young at heart. A startling Northwestern University study recently revealed that most Americans’ hearts are aging faster than they are. Men’s tickers were, on average, seven years older than their chronological age, while women’s were approximately four years older. A higher “heart age” than your actual age means you’re at greater … Read more

How old are your vital organs? A simple blood test could reveal surprising truths — and maybe even save your life

How old are your vital organs? A simple blood test could reveal surprising truths — and maybe even save your life

How old are you, really? New research finds that not all body parts necessarily age in unison — and that when certain organs advance more quickly than others, it can present a significant health concern. Scientists at Stanford Medicine found that 1 in 5 adults over the age of 50 are prone to having one anatomical … Read more

New AI can tell if a date will ‘smash or pass’ based on vital signs

New AI can tell if a date will ‘smash or pass’ based on vital signs

If you’re not sure whether to smash or pass on your date, there may soon be an app to help with that. A study published in the journal IEEE Transactions on Affective Computing revealed that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is now able to inform you how well a date went by measuring a person’s sweat, breathing patterns … Read more

Word up! New photo exhibit captures 50 years of hip-hop — and NYC’s vital role

Word up! New photo exhibit captures 50 years of hip-hop — and NYC’s vital role

The Beastie Boys once rhymed about the “Sure Shot” on a sick single from 1994’s “Ill Communication.” And the Brooklyn crew is among the classic rap acts captured in a new photo exhibit, “Hip-Hop: Conscious, Unconscious,” at Manhattan’s Fotografiska (281 Park Ave. South) that celebrates the 50th anniversary of the street sound that was born … Read more