Do you remember the most stressful day you had this year? Your Oura ring does. The health tracker company also knows which days were collectively the most stressful for Americans as a whole — and the results are surprising. Sharing data exclusively with The Post, Oura has revealed the top 20 most stressful days from … Read more
Your gym’s juice bar is so yesterday. The real flex in 2026 isn’t walking out of spin class with a green smoothie in hand. It’s sweating it out in the sauna, braving the cold plunge or squeezing in a little post-workout pampering. And New Yorkers have taken notice. Across the city, high-end gyms have evolved … Read more
It is possible to have too much of a good thing. Doctors will routinely tell you to eat healthy, exercise and load up on other good-for-you behaviors to improve your healthspan and lengthen you life. But Dr. Mitch Ghen, chief medical officer Access Medical Labs, warns that five seemingly “healthy” choices are actually unhealthier than … Read more
Sweltering Miami might not seem like the obvious choice of a vacation destination for a woman battling hot flashes. But menopausal women on the hunt for some relief from the deeply unglamorous chaos of midlife hormones are now willing to pack their roller bags — yes, even for a trip to Florida — to get some … Read more
Brain drain? Not for these seniors. It’s a no-brainer that the risk of cognitive decline increases as we get older, with about half of Americans expected to start experiencing worsening memory or thinking skills after age 55. So residents at The Bristal at York Avenue, a luxury assisted living community on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, … Read more
Newsflash: You can minimize hot flashes, even when the temps outside are high. But it’s going to be tricky. “Summer is especially challenging for women in menopause because the heat and humidity level up the challenge we’re already facing,” explains certified menopause coach Sarah Fuhrmann, who helps women build lifestyle habits to better get through … Read more
It’s a portable treat for your feet. After launching the award-winning Hyperboot last year, Nike has partnered with recovery tool brand Hyperice on another pair of high-tech footwear. You’ll have to wait until fall, though, to get your hands on the sportswear giant’s latest footwear innovation. Following the launch of last year’s Hyperboot, Nike is … Read more
If you’re looking to track your blood pressure on your own, nowadays you’re spoiled for choice. There are wearable watches and rings from brands like Apple and Oura, plus traditional inflatable cuffs that can be used at home. But a new competitor is now entering the fray, claiming to do something nobody else has done … Read more
For years, wearables have done two things well: track every step, heartbeat and calorie burned — and make fashion-conscious consumers cringe. That’s finally changing. With nearly 60% of US adults sporting health trackers, shoppers increasingly expect them to look as good as they perform. The result? A new generation of smarter, sleeker wearables that don’t force … Read more
Legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk is on top of his health at 58. He skates as much as he can, and depending on the season, he’s on the water surfing and on the slopes snowboarding. But tracking one aspect of his health is a hurdle for him. “I do track my sleep, but… OK. To be … Read more
The gap between America’s healthiest and least healthy cities is growing. The 2026 American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Fitness Index has released their annual report revealing the nation’s “fittest cities” — and the top 10 may not be what you’re expected. The Fitness Index evaluated the 100 largest US cities using 35 evidence-based indicators … Read more
Sun’s out, phone’s out. Valerie Calderon loves to tan beside her family’s pool in Riverside, California — and while she reapplies her favorite body oil, the 17-year-old keeps 34,000 Instagram and 50,000 TikTok followers up to date on her routine. Her fans? “Everyone is within 13 to 17 years old,” she told The Post. “I … Read more
Think you’re doing your body a favor? You might be making things worse. From beauty gurus and gymfluencers to biohackers and wellness warriors, Americans are drowning in self-improvement advice — and it’s becoming harder than ever to know what actually works. Now, an expert is sounding the alarm on one of today’s biggest “healthy” trends, … Read more
The fountain of youth may be hiding in the graveyard. As Americans embrace cadaver fat to enhance their curves, South Korea’s latest anti-aging obsession is taking the dead-body craze even further, using human skin donated from corpses to help turn back the clock. But don’t book your flight just yet. While the treatment isn’t currently … Read more
As the wellness world races toward hyperpersonalization, the latest frontier is landing at your feet. A new wave of footwear companies is using artificial intelligence and 3D printing to create shoes tailored to each customer’s unique foot shape — promising a level of comfort, support and performance that traditional mass-produced sneakers can’t match. “The era … Read more
Jeans that fit perfectly. The ideal Netflix show for a Tuesday night. Your one and only soulmate. Modern life promises that with enough options, you will happily find the best of everything. But behavioral scientists say the increasing flood of choices — whether it comes to shopping, social lives or relationships — is doing the opposite. Behavioral scientists say … Read more
Lettuce sales at Stew Leonard’s dropped 11% this week amid the multi-state food poisoning outbreak caused by shredded iceberg lettuce – prompting the grocery store chain to stock up on greenhouse-grown lettuce as an alternative for concerned customers, The Post has learned. As of Friday, the New York metro chain said it was cutting back … Read more
The quest for younger-looking skin has never tasted so sweet. Kourtney Kardashian is giving the supplement aisle a candy-coated makeover with the launch of her new Lemme Skin Firming & Hydrating Gummy Rings, The Post can exclusively reveal, delivering beauty benefits in a tropical fruit-inspired treat. To celebrate, the wellness brand is teaming up with … Read more
The US FDA approved Merck’s cholesterol-lowering pill, it said on Thursday, the first in a class of drugs dominated by injections, which could potentially broaden the use of cholesterol medication among people at risk of heart disease. The pill, branded as Lipfendra, is intended to treat patients with hypercholesterolemia, including those with hereditary forms of the … Read more
“Are you over the age of 21?” the perky representative asked as she handed me two tins of ALP nicotine pouches. We were at Dave Asprey’s Beyond Biohacking Conference, where attendees crowded around the booth to get their hands on the brand’s fruity and minty “lip pillows.” Nicotine has long been viewed as a vice, … Read more