Who sleeps deeper or sweeter than a puppy? This essential truth is at the heart, or paw, of a viral sleeping hack. Pablo Herrera demonstrated the canine-inspired trick — also known as “T-Rex arms” — on TikTok. Looking restless in his frightfully bright bedroom, the influencer rose, removed his pillow, and, folded his hands into…
If the word “mindfulness” sets your teeth on edge, perhaps that’s a sign you need it. But don’t be too daunted — mindfulness is less about becoming one with nature on a misty mountaintop and more about being present, according to Pema Sherpa and Brendan Barca, authors of the new book, “The Daily Buddhist.” “We…
Philanthropist Allison Mignone has turned her triple-negative breast cancer diagnosis into a positive development for women’s health. Mignone and her husband, Roberto, donated $50 million to transform the NYU Langone East 53rd Street Ambulatory Care Center into the Mignone Women’s Health Collaborative. The Griffin Healthspan and Vitality Center will open on the second floor thanks…
Tara Ferrara’s 7-year-old daughter began suffering from a baffling mix of symptoms four years ago — nausea, stomach pain and sudden, intense panic that struck without warning. As dozens of doctors worked to pinpoint the cause, they put the girl on a strict diet low in highly processed foods and free of gluten, dairy, corn,…
More like discomfort food. A collection of four papers — published Tuesday in the journal Brain Medicine — reports a disturbing link between microplastics, ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and mental health. Shocking new research suggests some of your favorite foods may be giving your brain a not-so-happy meal. Getty Images/iStockphoto UPFs — which are considered unhealthy…
Move over, melatonin. New research suggests that couples who engage in one surprisingly simple nighttime ritual sleep more soundly, stress less and feel emotionally closer to their partner. And no, it’s not sex. Cuddling triggers the release of the so-called “love hormone” oxytocin. Iona – stock.adobe.com In the study, researchers at Auburn University cozied up…
Prescribed pleasure? Experts say doctor-designed medical vibrators can do more than make you climax — they can also help manage and alleviate major gynecological and urological issues. That’s why this brand’s luxury sex toys are considered a medical expense — and can be paid for with your flexible spending account (FSA) or health care spending account…
Sorry, Fido — this one’s not for you. The latest TikTok nutrition hack has been dubbed “human kibble” due to its rather striking resemblance to dog food. William Kim (@myfoodisme2) has had tongues — and tails — wagging since he posted his recipe, racking up 6.3 million views and plenty of opinions. The latest TikTok…
It’s the easiest exercise in the book — but chances are, you’re walking wrong. That’s according to sports scientist Joanna Hall, who told The Post that most people unknowingly sabotage their bodies and fitness goals every time they hit the pavement. Determined to help, Hall developed WalkActive, a science-backed method that promises to turn a…
What if the secret to longevity wasn’t in the mind or the gut — but in the heart? Speaking at the inaugural New York Times Well Festival on Wednesday, psychiatrist and researcher Dr. Robert Waldinger announced he and his team were “shocked” by “the biggest predictor of who was going to live long and stay…
