Health
Mourning workout New Yorkers are sweating — and sobbing — in grief workout classes
It’s an exclusive club no one wants to be a member of, as several people who lost a loved one gathered for a Grief, Sweat, & Tears double-header barre and spin class.
The Thin Line
The weirdest Ozempic side effect yet? Weight loss drugs are making people hear their own blood, eyes moving, ‘Darth Vader’ voice
“You’re in your own head, hearing yourself like Darth Vader,” Sarah Ago, a GLP-1 user, told The Post.
We lost weight on GLP-1 drugs — and then we lost our sex drives
I used to be a happy drunk — Ozempic made me a sad one, and the hangovers are horrendous
How GLP-1 drugs are bringing back our eating disorders
BIG APPLE WELLNESS
For the Boys
LIVE FOREVER
Inside look I went to the world’s largest biohacking conference, where science fiction meets MAHA — what’s next in anti-aging
More than 5,000 people paid thousands of dollars to catch a glimpse at the latest biohacking technologies and treatments promising to boost health, performance and longevity.
Senior moments
ladies’
choices
Run for cover ‘Perimenopause rage’ turned me into a ‘mad mom’ — it’s no joke, my kids dodged me and I ended up divorced
“I was all prickles and thorns, and no one wanted to be around me,” Susan Proctor told The Post. “I really felt alone.” She revealed how she was finally able to fix her symptoms.
HOLLYWOOD HEALTH
In the news
Long nightmare The real horrors of the ‘scromiting’ weed disorder plaguing ERs — from dramatic weight loss to ‘nonstop puking’
Not even a month in the hospital on a feeding tube was enough to make Sydni Collins quit pot. She and another patient with cannabis hyperemesis syndrome spoke to The Post about what it’s really like.
WELLNESS TRENDS
Zen on the run Stressed Gen Z is carrying around ‘anxiety bags’ with tools to calm their nerves
Known as the “anxious generation,” Gen Z is experiencing record levels of mental stress. A 2023 Gallup survey found that nearly half of those ages 12 to 26 say they often or always feel anxious.
get fit
Miles and miles Fitness fans are turning rest and relaxation into zest and circulation with international ‘runcations’
More and more jet-setting fitness fans are embracing “runcations” — getaways centered on running, which can include everything from destination races to resorts with scenic trails to hotels that employ their own “running concierges.”
Here’s how many crunches you should be able to do at every age
Use this trainer’s football field test for motivation.
How many push-ups you should be able to do at every age — and when you can use your knees
Drop and give us… this many.
battling illness
'Lucky' to be alive I had no symptoms but my body was riddled with cancer — doctors removed 7 organs after I asked for a nonstandard test
“When he went in, he was able to see that I was filled with cancer,” Louise Altese-Isidori, the wife of Arthur & Sons owner Joe Isidori, told The Post.
WEIGHT LOSS
I lost 20 pounds and reversed my prediabetes in just 90 days without drugs — my exact method
Norma Lyons was 40 pounds overweight and considered tortilla a major food group when her doctor broke the news that she was prediabetic.
get some rest
This ‘Japanese sauna’ can improve sleep and burn calories — we put it to the test with a health tracker
It’s basically the dream — you lay down in a magic pod for a half hour and come out younger, lighter and a lot more relaxed. That’s the promise behind the Iyashi Dôme, a “Japanese sauna” with a host of benefits The Post recently tested.
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City, suburbs, country: Who has the highest risk of dying from dementia revealed in new study
"This is really a wakeup call," said geriatrician Dr. Liron Sinvani. "This study really puts numbers behind what many of us in geriatrics have long suspected: The neighborhood you age...
‘Do not swim’ warning issued for 5 New York City beaches with high bacteria for 4th of July weekend
Five New York city beaches are under advisory amid a heatwave set to make Independence Day weekend a real scorcher.
‘Super movers’ have half the risk of brain decline in old age — even if their brains show signs of dementia
Research found that a group of older adults may maintain stronger cognitive despite signs of brain aging.
Your teen’s friends can increase their risk of mental health disorders — but not in the way you think
The researchers looked at over 600,000 young people, and found that if one person had a predisposition or diagnosis for a mental disorder, peers could develop the same disorder.
‘World’s most contagious disease’ on track for highest US cases in 35 years — doc warns: ‘We are allowing it to spread’
"This is a major public health warning sign," epidemiologist Dr. Syra Madad told The Post. "The US is already close to last year’s total with about half the year still...
The group fitness trend helping New Yorkers get in the best shape of their lives
"It’s pushed me to achieve goals I never even thought to set for myself," Marissa Hart, a six-year Club Athletics squad member, told The Post.
The ‘nasty habit’ that’s actually good for you: study
There are two key strategies: self-promotion, or signaling physical attractiveness or good qualities — think posting a thirst trap; and rival derogation, or tearing down others and discouraging them from...
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Conan O’Brien reveals overlooked male menopause change that surprised him
The comedian and former late-night host opened up about the moment he realized one of the effects of aging may have been tied to his changing testosterone levels.
Tick-removal ‘tricks’ that can make infection worse — and how to avoid ‘mouthparts left behind in the skin’
Tick these TikTok tricks off your list.
This new supplement boasts gut health benefits, but also has these surprising perks
Does this supplement really improve gut health?
Nutrition apps can help build healthy habits but the ‘gamification’ might carry risks
Nutrition-tracking apps use brightly colored engagement tactics found in smartphone games to keep users coming back.
Scratching that bug bite might feel good at first but science says it’s a bad idea
Why would something that feels so good be bad?
Inside the Biohackers World Conference: Gold chakra scanners and machines to rid your body of COVID vaccines
You are slowly dying in so many subtle, little ways that you might not even notice. Until you go to a biohacking conference.
God makes people eat more junk food: study
Our Father, who art in the snack aisle, will make sure everything's OK health-wise after indulging in unhealthy eating habits.
Comedian Hannah Berner reveals distressing side effect of TMJ treatment: ‘Pray for me’
Th 34-year-old "Giggly Squad" podcaster's medical mishap is no laughing matter.
Mystery of explosive diarrhea parasite outbreak in the US — as experts try to figure out what’s causing it
Currently, 145 people from 20 states have contracted a parasite with unknown origins. Twenty have been hospitalized, and New York has the highest number of cases.
New colorectal cancer discovery could help doctors catch disease sooner
It's long been suspected that our gut microbiomes are closely linked to colorectal cancer.
9/11 terrorist attacks and accelerated aging may be linked on a molecular level: study
The discoveries could help explain why people with long-term PTSD are at greater risk for chronic conditions such as heart disease, lung disease, cognitive decline and other age-related illnesses.
