3 major myths about migraines — and the fastest ways to get over them

Of more than 100 types of headaches, migraine is the most likely to send people to the doctor. Far more than just a bad headache, migraine is a complex neurologic disease that causes intense, throbbing pain along with severe nausea, vomiting and extreme sensitivity to light and sound. About 12% to 15% of Americans experience … Read more

First-night effect means trouble sleeping for many—but experts say there are ways to improve rest

First-night effect means trouble sleeping for many—but experts say there are ways to improve rest

The first night in a new place is always the same for Robinson Leoni: He takes longer to fall asleep, wakes up more often during the night and gets less sleep overall. At home he averages seven hours. The first night away — with or without earplugs and regardless of the bed’s quality — his smartwatch tells him he … Read more

Goodwill reveals secret code on price tags that can unlock 50% off — and other ways to save even more

Goodwill reveals secret code on price tags that can unlock 50% off — and other ways to save even more

Color coding could save you half off. While there is no official policy nationwide, most Goodwill locations across the country roll out weekly, half off color tag sales. Each local location sets whether it participates, which color is on sale for that week and what items qualify. The sale is known as the Color of … Read more

Networks keep finding new ways to one-up each other in ruining sports for viewers

Networks keep finding new ways to one-up each other in ruining sports for viewers

So help me, I don’t know why. If I did, you’d be the second to know as I’d immediately share it with you. Why television execs, regional and national, have chosen to destroy sports telecasts with unneeded and unwanted excess is an ongoing study in self-nullification. What NBC did — what it chose to do … Read more

Cruise expert exposes all the hidden fees costing travelers thousands of dollars — and the easy ways to save

Cruise expert exposes all the hidden fees costing travelers thousands of dollars — and the easy ways to save

It’s never rough seas for cruise connoisseur Carol Nicole.  Nicole, 47, has been cruising for nearly six years, hitting the seas an impressive 33 times. And as a newly minted travel agent, she guarantees smooth sailing for her clients — and her over 68,000 “cruise besties” she’s dubbed on TikTok. “That’s my whole mission as … Read more

Common vitamin may influence brain aging in ways scientists didn’t expect

Common vitamin may influence brain aging in ways scientists didn’t expect

Higher levels of vitamin C were linked to healthier brain structure in older adults, suggesting a potential role for nutrition in brain aging. That’s according to new research from Japan, published in the journal PLOS ONE. The observational study included 2,044 participants living in Hirosaki City, Japan, who were originally included in a study exploring dementia and … Read more

I’m a neurosurgeon — 5 critical ways I keep my own brain healthy

I’m a neurosurgeon — 5 critical ways I keep my own brain healthy

It’s easy to get caught up in tending to your weight or the look of your biceps — but don’t forget about gains for your brain. “The brain is a part of our body. The same things that create wellness within our body create wellness within our brain,” Dr. Randy D’Amico, director of the Brain … Read more

Costco customers are splurging in surprising ways — with a 50% jump in sales on self-care and luxury goods

Costco customers are splurging in surprising ways — with a 50% jump in sales on self-care and luxury goods

Costco shoppers aren’t sweating high prices. They’re sweating in home saunas.  Inflation, international warfare and sociopolitical in-fighting across the US, apparently, cannot hold a candle to self-indulgence as sales on personal care products such as perfume, jewelry, saunas, makeup and massage chairs recently skyrocketed amid the economic crisis, per Costco Chief Financial Officer, Gary Millerchip.  … Read more

E-cigarettes get a bad rap — but scientists say they can be really helpful in 2 ways

E-cigarettes get a bad rap — but scientists say they can be really helpful in 2 ways

Some doubts about vaping may go up in smoke with this latest study. While smoking rates have fallen to an all-time low, the use of electronic cigarettes has become more popular, thanks in part to appealing fruity flavors and sleek designs. Initially marketed as a way to help people quit traditional cigarettes, e-cigarettes may rewrite … Read more

Scared your child is a narcissist? Expert reveals 3 ways to keep an entitled ego in check — before it’s too late

Scared your child is a narcissist? Expert reveals 3 ways to keep an entitled ego in check — before it’s too late

Are you unwittingly creating a monster? An expert has shared three key ways you can reduce the likelihood of your child turning into a narcissist, a term typically applied to someone whose sense of self hinges on being seen as superior, special or entitled. Licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Shahrzad Jalali told The Post that while narcissistic tendencies … Read more

Exclusive | ‘AI babies’ are being conceived in ‘previously impossible’ ways — all about the new IVF tech

Exclusive | ‘AI babies’ are being conceived in ‘previously impossible’ ways — all about the new IVF tech

“We wouldn’t have been able to even have a baby together if it wasn’t for AI,” one dad-to-be told The Post. “So we’re very grateful.” Source link #Exclusive #babies #conceived #previously #impossible #ways #IVF #tech

Exclusive | Shocked by soaring airline baggage fees? Experts reveal simple ways to avoid outrageous charges

Exclusive | Shocked by soaring airline baggage fees? Experts reveal simple ways to avoid outrageous charges

Checking a bag has gotten more expensive across the board, as airlines are increasing their fees due to rising fuel costs amid the war with Iran. In recent months, American, Alaska, Delta, JetBlue, Southwest and United have all announced price hikes of about $10 more per bag, with most checked luggage fees for domestic flights … Read more

Exclusive | Are you sabotaging your child’s mental health? Psychologist reveals 5 ways to turn things around

Exclusive | Are you sabotaging your child’s mental health? Psychologist reveals 5 ways to turn things around

While there are myriad ways your parents can fail you, an expert has revealed a five-pack of formative, finer points that they could — and, in fact, should — have taught you. “What shapes adults most is not a single parenting mistake but a repeated emotional pattern: ‘Who did I have to become in order … Read more

You’re probably pooping all wrong — experts reveal the 2 best ways to go No. 2

You’re probably pooping all wrong — experts reveal the 2 best ways to go No. 2

Turns out there’s a better way to answer nature’s call. While pooping comes naturally, how we use the porcelain throne can not only help improve bowel movements but also prevent hemorrhoids, a common condition affecting about half of US adults over 50. And two habits in particular can transform your trips to the toilet for healthier … Read more

The ways that Americans are downsizing when moving away from home for the first time

The ways that Americans are downsizing when moving away from home for the first time

Americans either leave behind or toss 42% of their belongings when they first move away from home, according to a new survey. The online survey of 2,000 U.S. adults living away from their childhood home, conducted by Talker Research on behalf of CubeSmart Self Storage, found the average person leaves home for the first time … Read more

Wild ways travelers are coping with airport anxiety and insanely high TSA wait times: ‘This would calm people down’

Wild ways travelers are coping with airport anxiety and insanely high TSA wait times: ‘This would calm people down’

They have to do what they have to do. Air travel is stressful enough. Now add three-hour security lines, unpaid TSA workers calling out and quitting in droves, and the looming presence of ICE agents — and suddenly, getting through the airport feels less like a pre-vacation ritual and more like a psychological endurance test. … Read more

The surprising ways menopause can affect your mouth — and what you can do about it

The surprising ways menopause can affect your mouth — and what you can do about it

Menopause might be best known for hot flashes and night sweats — but did you know it could be taking a bite out of your smile, too? A survey of more than 1,000 women by Delta Dental found that seven in 10 women 50 and older have dealt with at least one oral health problem … Read more

Exclusive | My steamy night at LA’s most exclusive sex club in the Hollywood Hills — and the wild ways it changed me

Exclusive | My steamy night at LA’s most exclusive sex club in the Hollywood Hills — and the wild ways it changed me

When I think of a sex party, I think of an X-rated “Gossip Girl” episode. A sensual masquerade of liberation and seduction, a complete offshoot of reality.  For most people, the invitation alone is an untouchable experience we see in the movies, or read about in smut novels. To my surprise, they are very real … Read more

Here are 5 ways to preserve your vision as you age, ophthalmologist suggests

Here are 5 ways to preserve your vision as you age, ophthalmologist suggests

As people age, vision naturally declines, and the risk of eye conditions increases. That includes age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a condition that typically occurs in patients older than 50. AMD is one of the leading causes of vision loss among adults over 60 and impacts millions of Americans, according to the American Macular Degeneration Foundation. The condition degrades … Read more

This is the most common cause of male infertility — and the best ways to treat it

This is the most common cause of male infertility — and the best ways to treat it

It’s a growing problem in relationships. About 1 in 10 couples struggles to get pregnant within a year, which is the clinical definition of infertility. The issue is becoming more common due to delayed parenthood, increased obesity, environmental toxin exposure and underlying health conditions like endometriosis and sexually transmitted infections. Infertility is divided roughly into … Read more