This easy, low-impact exercise ‘significantly’ reduces low back pain — and it’s free

This easy, low-impact exercise ‘significantly’ reduces low back pain — and it’s free

Step it up. The health benefits of a daily walk are well established; a constitutional walk reduces the risk of heart disease, lowers blood pressure and LDL (the “bad” cholesterol), reduces stress, boosts immunity, and improves digestion. Now, a new study adds yet another reason to get your steps in. Publishing in The Lancet, researchers … Read more

Being extra ‘sleepy’ during the day means higher chance of developing this pre-dementia syndrome

Being extra ‘sleepy’ during the day means higher chance of developing this pre-dementia syndrome

This is alarming news for senior citizens with sleep struggles. Septuagenarians who experience excessive drowsiness during the day or a lack of enthusiasm for activities due to poor sleep habits may be more likely to develop motoric cognitive risk syndrome (MCR), which can lead to dementia, a new study finds. “Our findings emphasize the need … Read more

‘Walking Dead’ director unpacks the ‘senselessness’ of Glenn’s brutal death 8 years later: ‘That was rough’

‘Walking Dead’ director unpacks the ‘senselessness’ of Glenn’s brutal death 8 years later: ‘That was rough’

Viewers weren’t the only ones sad to see Steven Yeun’s character, Glenn Rhee, killed off “The Walking Dead.” The Post spoke to Greg Nicotero, the special makeup effects creator and executive producer for the beloved zombie apocalypse series. He also directed the episode in which Glenn meets his gruesome fate and shared that Rhee’s death … Read more

This common work habit is ‘aging you faster’ — 4 ways to fight higher death risk

This common work habit is ‘aging you faster’ — 4 ways to fight higher death risk

Are you in a bad sit-uation? Many Americans sit for eight to 10 hours a day — to the detriment of their back, hips, waistline and heart. Sitting for extended periods can lead to obesity, muscle weakening, spinal stress, poor blood sugar regulation and decreased blood circulation throughout the body. “Sitting is actually aging you … Read more

I’m a surgeon — here are 3 subtle signs that may indicate heart disease

I’m a surgeon — here are 3 subtle signs that may indicate heart disease

Heart disease is expected to affect 61% of US adults by 2050, so it’s important to know when problems may be afoot. Leg pain, cramps and lingering foot wounds are among the symptoms that may indicate peripheral artery disease (PAD), the narrowing or blockage of the vessels that supply blood to the legs. “Lower extremity … Read more

Daylight saving time ends Sunday — here are 6 ways to adjust your sleep schedule

Daylight saving time ends Sunday — here are 6 ways to adjust your sleep schedule

It’s almost time to turn the clocks back, as daylight saving time (DST) ends at 2 a.m. local time on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. While we technically regain an hour of sleep this weekend, it can be challenging to feel bright-eyed and bushy-tailed when waking up to darkness. The end of DST disrupts our circadian … Read more

Retiree who finished dead last in 2023 NYC Marathon back for more — ‘just warming up’

Retiree who finished dead last in 2023 NYC Marathon back for more — ‘just warming up’

When Joel Kaufman of Queens walked across the TCS New York City Marathon finish line last year past 8 p.m., after most runners and spectators had long since left Central Park, he earned an unusual honor. “I got a call the next day from New York Road Runners,” Kaufman told The Post about the organization … Read more

I lost 58 pounds in less than a year — thanks to 2 simple changes

I lost 58 pounds in less than a year — thanks to 2 simple changes

A Taylor Swift concert turned out to be the tipping point for Lori Jerisha. The 47-year-old mother of two was in Chicago to see the pop star perform last summer and recalls “needing a break when I was walking from the parking lot to the stadium and up the stairs. I got so tired of … Read more

Why taking a break during exercise can help you burn more calories: study

Why taking a break during exercise can help you burn more calories: study

Stop more to lose more. Researchers have recently discovered that taking breaks during a walk about burns more calories than going directly from start to finish at an uninterrupted clip. In the study, published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B, researchers measured the oxygen and energy demands of participants who walked on a treadmill … Read more

Exclusive | Dog walking business is booming in NYC again — here’s why it’s so doggone bonkers

Exclusive | Dog walking business is booming in NYC again — here’s why it’s so doggone bonkers

Dog owners working in an office are in a ruff situation. With more employers requiring additional in-office days per week, workers are saying goodbye to remote life — and being guilted by Fido more often. As more Big Apple pups are home alone, NYC dog walkers and sitters are once again booming in business, with … Read more

‘Sopranos’ star Drea de Matteo says she never played Hollywood celebrity ‘game,’ made walking away easy

‘Sopranos’ star Drea de Matteo says she never played Hollywood celebrity ‘game,’ made walking away easy

Drea de Matteo isn’t big on red carpets or hobnobbing with other celebrities.  The “Sopranos” star, 52, told Fox News Digital that walking away from the industry was “no big deal,” because she never really felt like she belonged in Hollywood in the first place.  “You know, a lot of people ask me about getting canceled … Read more

‘Terrifier 3’ had viewers ‘vomiting’ and ‘walking out’ of its U.K. premiere

‘Terrifier 3’ had viewers ‘vomiting’ and ‘walking out’ of its U.K. premiere

Art the Clown is scaring audiences out of the theaters. The latest screening of “Terrifier 3,” the third entry in Damien Leone’s horror-slasher series about a sadistic killer clown, took place on Wednesday in the United Kingdom. The film’s distributor, Signature Entertainment, wrote on X that movie theater staff “reported 11 people walking out and 1 person vomiting” during … Read more

I’m a weight loss coach — here are 5 sacrifices I made to drop 160 pounds

I’m a weight loss coach — here are 5 sacrifices I made to drop 160 pounds

These five helped her thrive. Wisconsin weight loss coach Amber Clemens is revealing the five “realistic sacrifices” she made to drop 160 pounds from 2018 to 2020 — and keep it off. In a TikTok this week, Clemens credited her success to preparing meals at home, switching to zero-sugar beverages, relying on pre-portioned snacks, counting desserts in her … Read more

Kendrick Lamar question leads to Zion Williamson walking off at Pelicans media day

Kendrick Lamar question leads to Zion Williamson walking off at Pelicans media day

Zion Williamson wasn’t interested in explaining why he didn’t listen to Kendrick Lamar’s music during the offseason. The Pelicans star couldn’t help but laugh when a reporter asked him why the rapper’s music — specifically his songs “Euphoria” and “Not Like Us,” released in April and May, respectively — wasn’t on his offseason workout playlist. … Read more

Experts reveal the exact time of day to eat dinner for better health

Experts reveal the exact time of day to eat dinner for better health

It’s about time — experts suggest that eating your evening meal within a specific two-hour window can boost weight loss, improve sleep and aid digestion. Known as the “early bird approach,” timing your last meal of the day between 5 and 7 p.m. allows you to align with your body’s natural circadian rhythm. This rhythm … Read more

Want to burn calories fast? Give the elevator a break and climb some stairs

Want to burn calories fast? Give the elevator a break and climb some stairs

If you’re trying to lose weight and want a new way to do it, stair-climbing as a regular exercise — or just adding a few flights a day — might be for you. It’s accessible, and research shows it’s more effective than walking on level ground. “Overall, it is a fact that stair-climbing gets you … Read more

Adrian Wojnarowski shockingly retiring from ESPN — and walking away from $20 million

Adrian Wojnarowski shockingly retiring from ESPN  — and walking away from  million

Adrian Wojnarowski dropped a “Woj Bomb” on himself. ESPN’s lead NBA insider announced Wednesday on X he’s retiring from the outlet and news media to become the general manager of the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball program. The news sent shockwaves up and down the sports media industry because until Wednesday morning there had been the … Read more

I’m a weight loss coach — do these 5 things and drop 15 pounds by 2025

I’m a weight loss coach — do these 5 things and drop 15 pounds by 2025

Step on it! Wisconsin weight loss coach Amber Clemens is sharing the five steps you should take to lose 15 pounds by the end of the year — burn more calories than you eat, set a daily step goal, reduce calories from beverages, commit to 30 minutes of joyful exercise four times a week and … Read more

Ruff going: Dog-walking injuries surge 342% since 2001, alarming study reveals

Ruff going: Dog-walking injuries surge 342% since 2001, alarming study reveals

That’s a lot of dog-tor visits. Injuries related to dog walking among American adults and children have surged a whopping 342% over the past two decades, researchers from Johns Hopkins University discovered. Fractures, sprains and head trauma were the most prevalent injuries from 2001 to 2020 for owners of canine fur babies, with the estimated … Read more

I could barely walk after being hit by a truck 40 years ago — here’s how I finally got rid of my back pain

I could barely walk after being hit by a truck 40 years ago — here’s how I finally got rid of my back pain

A Mack truck smashed into Emmy-nominated composer Steve Sandberg as he crossed an England street in the ’80s, propelling him into a street sign and launching a 40-year battle with back pain. Finally, last year, he had had enough. The Upper West Side pianist — who served as lead composer and musical director for Nickelodeon’s … Read more