Do the crossword every day. Exercise 150 minutes per week. Follow the Mediterranean diet. While for most people these commandments of healthy living lower the risk of developing dementia with advancing age, in some individuals cognitive decline is unrelated to what they do, or fail to do. It is coded in their DNA, tied to … Read more
Love a snatched ponytail? Don’t let it snatch your hairline, too. A self-proclaimed “ponytail girl,” Melissa Gorga took to Instagram to reveal that she’d used regenerative hair loss injectables to keep her hairline looking lush and healthy when pulled back. “[It’s] starting to thin a little bit, right along my hairline, and it’s gonna help … Read more
Last week, nearly 6,000 superfans packed Radio City Music Hall — but not to see their favorite pop star. Instead, wellness obsessives were there to worship at the altar of their hunkiest high priest — tattooed skateboarder, rock-music obsessive, Stanford neuroscientist Andrew Huberman. They stood in the aisle of the esteemed venue, posing and taking … Read more
Your Oura ring or Apple Watch may holds secrets about your health that you didn’t even realize. There’s a lot wearables can tell us, from estimates of the calories we’ve burned to our heart rate variability to how much sleep we got last night. But hiding in that sleep data is a metric that may … Read more
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved Eli Lilly’s once-weekly basal insulin, Onswik, for adults with type 2 diabetes, the drugmaker said on Thursday, offering patients an alternative to daily long-acting insulin injections. Onswik, chemically known as insulin efsitora alfa-gobe, is intended to be used alongside diet and exercise to control high blood sugar. … Read more
Could intense exercise burn off Botox injections along with calories? Smooth-faced citizens are wondering if neurotoxins like Botox — which are used to reduce wrinkles at med-spas nationwide — lose their anti-aging power during bouts of extreme exercise. Botox only lasts around three months. And with average smoothing sessions costing about $440 each — or … Read more
Wearing nothing but underpants, I’m standing in front of a dozen or so high-res cameras in a SoHo basement. A woman’s voice rings out above me: “A bright light will shine for a few moments. Please close your eyes.” I’m at the brand new Neko Health on Lafayette Street, where the machine (and a doctor) … Read more
Not all bread is baked equally. The popular carb source is a staple in many Americans’ diets. From toast in the morning to sandwiches for lunch, to baguettes at restaurant dinner tables, bread is virtually everywhere. However, some loaves are more nutritious than others. If you’re looking to maintain a healthy diet that includes bread, … Read more
They were my university’s “it” couple — and they’d just called it quits, announcing their breakup on social media with a cringe-inducing statement. When I spotted the post on my way to brunch with some old college friends, I knew I’d found our first topic of conversation. “Did you see it?” I asked, certain the … Read more
Growing older comes with plenty of changes, from forgetting a name to moving a little slower — but not every change should be chalked up to age. That’s the message from geriatric specialist Dr. Anita Chandra, who says she often hears patients tell her they assumed certain changes in their loved ones were simply part of … Read more
Girl, put your records on — and your face cream, too. Bonjil, a new “neurosensory” skincare line, says listening to soothing music while applying serums and balms will help the products do their jobs. But not just any tune or toner will do. You can buy the brand’s proprietary products in a $3,445 music box … Read more
Need to get through a brutal workday? Some people are skipping the coffee run and reaching for something far more habit-forming. Nolan Borgersen is one of them. At his desk, the 29-year-old slips a tiny, white pillow beneath his upper lip, where saliva draws out the natural stimulant inside — a straight shot to the … Read more
Getting buff behind bars. Filippo Cardone, 48, used to be able to eat a whole pizza by himself — and his workout routine was almost non-existent. But in August of 2024, he pled guilty to wire fraud and was sentenced to 37 months of confinement, including 13 months in Tucson Federal Prison and time in … Read more
A brain-boosting nutrient may sharpen your mind but knock years off your life. Research suggests the popular supplement ingredient, widely touted for improving focus and cognitive performance, may have a surprising downside when it comes to longevity. Scientists found that men with higher levels of the substance in their blood tended to have shorter lifespans … Read more
If you’re among the 48% of American adults who’ve tried a sleep tracker, you know how much information they can provide — from how long you snooze each night to how consistent your sleep schedule is. But new research suggests the wellness wearables are missing a crucial piece of the puzzle. So much of our … Read more
Have a change of heart. Research shows a simple swap in your daily life could keep your heart healthy. That’s important when every 34 seconds, someone in the US dies of heart disease. It’s the leading cause of death across sexes and racial groups in this country. One of the biggest risk factors is not … Read more
New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. “Recover as hard as you run.” That’s one of the first things my coach told me ahead of training for the New York City Marathon. When pushing the pace for 20-plus miles, or training … Read more
Got three minutes? That’s enough time to boost your health on a molecular level. Most adults don’t get enough exercise. Official recommendations call for 75 to 150 minutes of physical exercise a week, which can feel impossible when you’re juggling work, family and everything else. But experts agree: Any exercise is better than nothing. And … Read more
Let’s say you’ve got stellar nighttime habits: You put away your phone, keep consistent sleep and wake times and get 8 hours of shut-eye every single night. You might think you’ve got your routine down pat. But there’s another factor that could be quietly affecting your health — and it’s probably in your bedroom right … Read more
You may want to hold off on stopping the daily grind. Recognizing and celebrating life milestones, like getting married, buying a home and retiring from the workforce, can benefit our health and well-being. However, one study shows that delaying a big life marker could actually have a big impact on how long you live. Big … Read more