Could changing just one ingredient in our diets save millions of lives? It sounds like a claim to take with a grain of salt. But new research suggests that swapping ordinary table salt for a healthier alternative could prevent millions of deaths from heart and kidney disease every year. A simple salt substitution could help … Read more
Got the blues? Depression is something as many as one in three older adults deal with. Depression is not a normal part of aging, but is more common in folks who have health conditions like heart disease or cancer, have limited mobility, or have sleep problems — all circumstances associated with advancing age. The good … Read more
Nearly half of American women get their nails done at a salon once a month or more. They say the number one concern when picking a salon is whether it’s clean and sanitary. After all, nail infections from fungus or bacteria can be introduced at a salon, when sharp tools or aggressive filing can open … Read more
Hate catching a cold? A relatively simple change in the shower could help you get sick significantly less, new research suggests. As the seasons change, it seems everyone’s under the weather. But instead of downing vitamin C, a new study from the University of Basel in Switzerland takes a different approach to dodging the sniffles. … Read more
As a kid, Anna Asprey’s Friday evenings included neurofeedback training, where sensors measured her brain activity to teach it to function more efficiently. Time with her dad, biohacker Dave Asprey, involved divvying up his supplements before a trip. At bedtime, she rejected a nightlight, concerned it might throw off her circadian rhythm. When she was … Read more
What a long, strange trip it’s been. Thirty years ago, California made history as the first state to legalize medical marijuana, blazing a trail that now stretches across almost the entire country. But today’s cannabis isn’t your grandfather’s grass. Step into a dispensary, and you’ll find products vastly different from those available in the ’60s, … Read more
“The Trap Lord” is religious about meditation. For rapper Ferg — formerly known as A$AP Ferg — sitting in silence every day has become an integral part of his health routine. When the pressure to come up with new music or run his various business ventures gets to him, the practice helps him find calm … Read more
It’s a beast of a shot. With the Trump administration easing access to unproven peptide drugs favored by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the small molecules with big buzz are popping up everywhere. And two particularly popular peptides make up a combo that fans have nicknamed the “Wolverine shot” or “Wolverine stack,” raving that … Read more
I’d been traveling for about four hours when I finally checked in at Vivamayr, a luxury health spa in Austria where week-long stays start at around $7,000. Sitting on an idyllic lake in Maria Wörth, Vivamayr attracts guests like Bollywood stars and Hollywood celebrities (Elizabeth Hurley and Melanie Griffith, to name a couple) — and … Read more
[nyp_video player=”SPdDOYds” platform=”jw-player” playlist=”W5xXwQyA” playlisttype=”dynamic” placement=”true” jwpropertyid=”XD Hot flashes, night sweats and vaginal dryness tend to get top billing when it comes to menopause. But the hormonal rollercoaster can wreak havoc well beyond the physical — messing with a woman’s mental and emotional health, too. Model, actress and entrepreneur Molly Sims, 53, knows this … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Forget the Birkin and the Kelly — the diaper bag is the one carryall a new mom can’t live without. And unlike a luxury handbag, the diaper bag’s inside matters … Read more
Wake up and smell the coffee — your favorite breakfast foods may be riddled with plastic. Microplastics are ubiquitous in modern life, with evidence showing they’ve infiltrated everything from the beauty products we use to the clothes we wear and the air we breathe. Food is a major culprit, largely because of all the plastic … Read more
Think steroids are the only thing that can get an athlete in trouble? You’d be wrong. Dietary supplements, cosmetic treatments and recovery aids have all landed professional jocks in hot water with anti-doping authorities, costing them games, medals and reputations — sometimes without even realizing they’d crossed a line. “I have absolutely seen athletes and … Read more
We had such high hopes. Many of us struggle to get enough sleep every night, so we end up reaching for sleep aids like melatonin and maybe something a bit stronger. Over 23 million American adults use cannabis products to help them snooze. Think gummies, tinctures, drinks or a good ol’ toke. Roughly 23 million … Read more
After seeing glowing results about peptides from folks online, Megan Hancocks decided to try a black-market peptide herself to shed some pounds. “I was quite small looking back now, but obviously your mind tells you otherwise,” the 32-year-old told Australia’s ABC News. Her decision led to acute liver failure within days, and six months later … Read more
A doctor-prescribed peptide stack intended to restore youth and vitality led to the sudden death of one of Hollywood’s most trusted action performers. Richard Norton, a veteran Australian actor, stuntman and fight coordinator who worked with A-list stars, died at 75 in Melbourne on March 30, 2025 after suffering a cardiac arrest following injections of … Read more
This theory didn’t age well. A popular supplement commonly marketed for improving longevity failed to show meaningful benefits for people with early-stage Parkinson’s disease in a new study. The findings dash hopes that the vitamin B3 derivative could slow the disease’s progression — with symptoms actually worsening for some patients. Parkinson’s is a progressive neurodegenerative … Read more
Want to cut down on your microplastic intake? Scientists have a new suggestion. These tiny plastic bits can seem completely unavoidable — breaking down into minuscule particles that get into the body through breathing, skin contact, and of course, eating and drinking. In fact, research suggests we inadvertently consume about a credit card’s worth a … Read more
A K-beauty obsessive plans her holidays around trips to 24-hour Korean spas — and spends thousands chasing perfect skin. Uwu Tofu, 29, became fixated on beauty after suffering from acne and feeling like an “ugly kid.” “I remember in seventh grade, when I felt my ugliest, I thought, ‘I’m going to make a business plan … Read more
Want to live longer? Step to it. You don’t necessarily need 10,000 steps a day, a misconception that actually traces back to a 60-year-old marketing campaign. “Everybody talks about 10,000 steps a day,” a workout that can take over two hours, said Dr. Theodore Strange, a geriatrician and internal medicine specialist at Northwell Staten Island … Read more