Heart racing, palms sweating and breath quickening? You’re not alone. Stress and anxiety may be part of modern life, but for millions of Americans, these occasional mood killers have become daily struggles — and it’s not just younger generations feeling the pressure. Gallup’s 2025 Global Emotions Report found that nearly half of US adults feel … Read more
It’s a Tuesday afternoon in Brooklyn Heights, and Pamela has just arrived at her bachelorette party. It’s a peculiar one: The bride-to-be appears to be a bespectacled 80-something with a practical coral coat and significant hearing loss. There’s nothing but imaginary salt and pepper on the fold-up table. Plus, the three men posing as Pamela’s … Read more
After a devastating diagnosis of celiac disease at age 20, Vanessa Phillips had to rewrite the menu in a city that runs on bagels and carbs. Phillips, now 42, wanted nothing more than to be able to eat her go-to comfort foods without spending her days in pain. After the success of her first venture … Read more
At 55, Gary Brecka feels better than he did in his 30s — and says his body backs it up. The longevity expert claims he’s reversed his biological age to 20, using a mix of simple daily habits and cutting-edge tech in a bid to rethink the limits of the human lifespan. “I believe if … Read more
Age really is just a number sometimes. And aging isn’t a linear process — our physical, cognitive and social functioning can jump back and forth between feeling younger or older. This is known as the “flicker stage” that moves between vitality and decline, and it can help us get better with age. “Flicker stages” describe … Read more
The mini bar is getting a feel-good makeover. Travelers’ priorities are changing for the healthier, as evidence by the rise of sleep tourism, runcations, med-cations and even menopause getaways. Now one California resort has added a “wellness mini bar” to its list of amenities, stocking it not with drinks, chips and chocolate but high-end tools … Read more
Belch it from the rooftops. Scientists in Germany recently published findings from a study that fraternity houses have been informally conducting for generations. They purchased 65 different beers from local supermarkets and tested them for their health benefits — in particular their vitamin B content. Beer, whether it’s alcoholic or not, is rich in essential nutrients, … Read more
Your high-tech water filter could become a thing of the past. A recent study shows that Moringa oleifera, an ancient herbal plant known as the “tree of life,” can remove microplastics from water. Researchers at the Institute of Science and Technology of São Paulo State University found that moringa seeds, native to India and other … Read more
How far would you go to become a “Chad” — or even just a “high-tier normie”? Spend five minutes scrolling “looksmaxxing” forums and you’ll see users trading tips on how to escape being deemed “subhuman” at any cost. Welcome to “hardmaxxing,” the outer edge of the internet where physical attractiveness is treated as something to … Read more
When tragedy strikes at one of the most grueling sporting competitions on Earth, it would be easy to assume that a lack of preparation was to blame. Unfortunately, the unseen dangers remain even for the most well-trained athletes. Mara Flávia, a 38-year-old Brazilian influencer and triathlete, drowned during the open-water swimming endurance portion of the Texas … Read more
French fries and bacon are the two stubborn cravings that Dr. Evan Shlofmitz, an interventional cardiologist with Catholic Health, hears about most often from patients struggling to kick unhealthy habits. And that’s a big problem because both foods have high levels of saturated fat, sodium and trans fats, which increase LDL (“bad”) cholesterol, raise blood pressure … Read more
Back away from the cold brew. TikTok users are trading in their iced lattes for a new go-to drink to start the day, claiming a simple water hack has smoothed their digestion and even trimmed their waistlines. The no-frills habit is part of the broader “Chinamaxxing” trend that has taken over the app in recent … Read more
Scientists at UCLA have uncovered a medical breakthrough that could be a potential miracle for millions of Los Angeles residents. The Westwood university released a study that reveals a way to reverse chronic fatty liver disease without a major change in one’s diet. It is estimated that between 30% and 40% of Los Angeles residents … Read more
A young woman who started vaping at the age of 15 has been given just 18 months to live — after being diagnosed with lung cancer in her early 20s. Kayley Boda, 22, of Manchester, in the United Kingdom, was engaging in heavy vaping on a regular basis when she started coughing up a brown substance with … Read more
The yearning to cheat death has infused pop culture for ages, from “The Picture Of Dorian Gray” to “Death Becomes Her” to “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.” But in recent years, finding the secret to longer life has transitioned from mythical fiction to actual science with the help of over $5 billion in investments … Read more
Not to ruin your high, but habitually smoking marijuana has been known to take a toll on the body. It can irritate the lungs, damage blood vessels and accelerate heart rate. Not to mention the scromiting, the screaming — and vomiting! — that can accompany long-term, heavy use. The brain also takes some hits. Over … Read more
A common acne medication may do more than clear skin. In a late-stage clinical trial, a higher concentration of it helped men with androgenetic alopecia (AGA) regrow and retain hair, with effects lasting over a year. “This is highly encouraging news for the millions of men affected by pattern hair loss, a chronic condition that … Read more
Eight hours of nightly sleep might seem like an unattainable dream. Experts generally recommend seven to nine hours of slumber for better physical, cognitive and emotional health, but over 35% of US adults don’t consistently log that much time in Snoozeville. Instead of focusing on the time you spend in bed staring at the ceiling, … Read more
Have sneezing fits finally met their matcha? With a particularly spicy allergy season brewing, people are looking for effective ways to control their symptoms. They might soon be swapping their visits to the pharmacist for stops at the neighborhood cafe. Matcha, the thousand-year-old grass-hued Japanese tea beloved by wellness influencers, could hold the secret to … Read more
If spring has sprung you into an emotional black hole, listen up. Germans have a word for the general sense of malaise that can, however ironically, accompany the start of a season known for rebirth and vitality. Frühlingsmüdigkeit — “springtime tiredness” or “springtime lethargy” — is a well-known phenomenon among German speakers who claim spring … Read more