Health
Cha cha cha-llenge NYC’s sassiest dance troupe is all 60 and up — its ‘bionic babe’ is 78
“I’m older. But I’m also vital. I’m exciting. I’m active. I’m alive — and I’m not invisible.”
BIG APPLE WELLNESS
TIME FOR A CHECK-UP
My full-body MRI revealed a growing threat — and it was likely caused by two super-common habits
The scan spotted early signs of a serious condition that could escalate if I don’t act fast.
Tragic turn Our sons died taking an ‘all-natural’ supplement you can buy at gas stations — people don’t realize it’s so addictive and dangerous
Pam Mauldin and Jennifer Young spoke to The Post about their sons’ tragic deaths.
Your health digest
Should women be using a different toothpaste than men?
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Lil Jon remixes ‘Get Low,’ ‘Turn Down For What’ as guided meditations — and reveals his surprising collab
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Dentists warn kids against viral TikTok trend resulting in ‘damage they’ll carry for decades’
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Kids and tweens are developing lifelong issues because of skin care routines— here’s the No. 1 culprit
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Meet the grandma of 3 who is battling colon and kidney cancer — and running the NYC marathon
LIVE FOREVER
This elite treatment boasts more energy, better sleep and recovery — and it’s a ‘game changer’ for jet lag
NAD+ has been the hot biohacking supplement, but fans are turning to a “building block” that’s more efficient — and has fewer side effects. Famous supporters already include Tori Spelling, Kelly Bensimon and Kathy Hilton.
LET’S TALK ABOUT SEX
WELLNESS TRENDS
Quiet luxury This ASMR spa doesn’t do massages — but will brush you with feathers and whisper in your ear for $150
Whisper Wave takes the internet ASMR craze offline — and straight to your nervous system.
FITNESS
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.
HOLLYWOOD HEALTH
Jen Affleck reveals her pregnancy and postpartum must-haves — and her rules for Zac with baby No. 3
The “Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” star shared her stretch mark cure and must-do pregnancy activity with 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.
GO TO SLEEP
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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“My dad was like, ‘You a—holes!’” Jenna Bush Hager said on Wednesday.
I struggled to speak because of autism — now I'm finishing my MBA and running the NYC marathon
"With a bit of hard work and dedication," Evan Mansfield, 23, told The Post, "anything is possible."
This berry could slow aging, boost immunity and even help prevent cancer
One unassuming berry has so many benefits that it's been called a "Siberian miracle" — and may even prevent several conditions like cancer, heart disease and diabetes.
New daily menopause pill that stops hot flashes without hormones will be available next month
There's more hope for the 85% of women women dealing with the uncomfortable and unpredictable sweating associated with menopause, thanks to a new pill approved by the FDA.
Hoda Kotb reveals her easy 3-step sleep hack — it works on her kids too
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Men need to work twice as hard as women for this important health benefit
The findings challenge the one-size-fits-all approach to prevention.
What boomers and Gen X can learn from Gen Z and millennials about their gut health and toilet habits
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New Hampshire patient resumes dialysis after 271 days living with pig kidney
A New Hampshire man is resuming dialysis after living with a gene-edited pig kidney for a record 271 days, doctors said Monday.
Doing this after age 70 can slash your dementia risk by 39%
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Beloved celebrity chef Andrew Zimmern predicts America's next health revolution
Celebrity chef Andrew Zimmern urges Americans to eat more seafood for better health and sustainability.
5 'good for you' foods that aren't as healthy as you think — including a few 'weight loss' faves
"I’ve seen firsthand how ‘health food’ marketing buzzwords can make healthy eating become confusing," one Florida chef told The Post.
Are you allergic to fun? How 'play resistance’ can wreck your mental health — and your 10-minutes-a-day fix
Have you traded the joy of play for the security of productivity? That bargain may be costing you more than you realize
Don’t be tricked into giving your kids these types of treats on Halloween, scientist warns
A senior lecturer at the University of Bristol writes that he won't be allowing his children to partake in sweet treats this Halloween — here's why.
Your gray hair might actually be good for you
While many people go to great lengths to prevent or mask their silver strands, a new study reveals that going gray may play an essential role in fighting off this...
Shingles vaccine connected to significant health benefits, experts reveal
The shingles vaccine is intended to prevent shingles, but a new study suggests that it could have major secondary benefits.