As we march through the holiday season, daylight is dwindling, social and familial obligations reach a tinsel pitch, and it’s easy to feel fatigue set in. Whether it is a struggle to get out of bed when the sky is dark, work burnout, or the temptation to nap after indulging in a filling feast, the … Read more
Owning a dog could give you a new leash on life. A 2019 study out of Sweden linked dog ownership to an increase in physical activity and social support and a lower risk of premature death following a heart attack or stroke. Though other research has cast doubt on the direct effect of pets on … Read more
Board-certified family doctor Jessica Kiss, aka Dr. Mom, took to TikTok to share five ‘weird’ health hacks that can prevent sickness this season. Why does sickness surge when temperatures drop? Jessica Kiss, aka Dr. Mom, has shared some surprising health hacks on TikTok. TikTok / @askdrmom A previous study found that cold air weakens the … Read more
Cancer may seem like an old person’s disease, but studies have shown that certain types have become increasingly prevalent in Americans younger than 50. Recent research found that Gen X and millennial Americans are at higher risk of developing 17 cancers compared to older generations. Rates of colon cancer diagnoses, for example, have increased by 15% in adults … Read more
Americans can snag an extra hour in bed this weekend as clocks “fall back” for daylight savings time, but parents of little ones might not be so lucky. Fortunately, pediatric sleep consultant Amanda (@dreamologybyamanda_) promises there are strategies to get your kids to wake up later this Sunday. And bonus points if that means catching … Read more
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
Franki Priore will be all dressed in white at her wedding this November — and not hyper-focused on whoever just won the White House. And the native Long Islander hopes the 200 guests to her “six-figure” ceremony will follow suit. To mitigate an uncivil mess at their nuptials, brides-to-be from New York to California are … Read more
Bob Saget had a heart for life, and John Mayer remembers that fondly. After the “Full House” star’s tragic death at 65 in 2022, the musician, 47, lost a close friend but continues to live by the words and actions the late comedian taught him. “Being there for other people,” Mayer exclusively told The Post … Read more
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
A server in the United Kingdom has revealed the cheap ways restaurant-goers avoid tipping. With 10 years in the industry, the waitress, using the pseudonym Sophia Jenson, has encountered many types of customers, including heavy tippers, high-maintenance diners and penny-pinchers. And despite the array of customers she’s dealt with, the server remains hospitable to all … Read more
Sleepy. Grumpy. Dopey. Those aren’t just some of Snow White’s seven dwarfs. The icky feelings are a few main consequences of jet-lag. But cross-country and international jet-setters can now let out a sigh of relief as new research has revealed the top 10 most unique, unconventional hacks for avoiding the restlessness drag — and travelers … Read more
Don’t slip on some fake olive oil. The ongoing olive oil shortage has driven up prices of the pantry staple and led to an increase in fake “liquid gold.” Prices have surged to an average of $12.39 per bottle — a record high reported by market analyst firm Mintec Global — which has led to a rise … Read more
Here’s a gut check — new research reports that Parkinson’s disease may begin in the gut. A study led by Harvard-affiliated Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center found that damage to the lining of the upper GI tract from stomach ulcers or gastroesophageal reflux disease, commonly known as acid reflux, may increase Parkinson’s risk by 76%. … Read more
She’s giving you a piece of her mind. Emily McDonald, an Arizona-based neuroscientist and mindset coach, is sharing four ways to boost the birth of new brain cells — a process known as neurogenesis. Most of our 100 billion brain cells were created before birth — the brain can still produce new cells, called neurons, as we age. … Read more
A perfect 10? British clinical psychologist Kirren Schnack is sharing 10 simple ways to quickly reduce tension and anxiety. Schnack wrote the book “Ten Times Calmer: Beat Anxiety and Change Your Life,” which came out in January. In a June TikTok, she recommended holding yourself tightly, singing, humming or chanting, counting backward from 100, massaging … Read more
After his grandmother died of complications related to dementia, Dr. Jake Goodman vowed to learn everything he could about the debilitating condition. “Dementia sucks,” Goodman, a psychiatry resident physician in Miami, declared in a TikTok last month. “Now that I’m in my final year of psychiatry training, I have treated countless people with dementia — … Read more
Ticked off about your eyelid tic? Dr. Anthony Youn, a board-certified plastic surgeon based in Michigan, is sharing three ways to stop the pesky twitching. “It happens to so many of us,” Youn said Friday in a 12-second TikTok. “The treatments are to get more sleep, reduce the amount of caffeine intake and if all … Read more
Ranch lovers should take a dip into breakfast. Nick Higgins, an exec at Hidden Valley Ranch’s parent company Clorox, has an unconventional way to eat the creamy and tangy ranch dip beyond celery, wings and chips. “I have to admit, as part of my job, I’ve tried ranch with some pretty unique things over the … Read more
It will all work out. Jenna Rizzo, a women’s weight loss coach from Georgia, is sharing four simple ways to overcome anxiety about going to the gym. “I know you know you need to go to the gym because that body ain’t gonna build itself,” Rizzo told her 82,500 TikTok followers last week. Picking a … Read more
Don’t let these anti-anxiety tips slip your mind. Dr. Daniel Amen, a double board-certified psychiatrist and brain-imaging researcher in California, has shared four solutions for managing the mind and alleviating anxiety. Addressing his 2.8 million TikTok followers last week, Amen reveals some shocking statistics about anxiousness, “It’s just rampant — doubled in children, tripled in adults.” Stress and anxiety … Read more