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Fri, 18 Apr 2025 15:13:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 163456144 This super common condition causes up to a third of all dementia cases — and treating it can delay onset https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/health/hearing-loss-causes-up-to-a-third-of-all-dementia-cases-study/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 10:14:06 -0400 2025-04-18T11:13:12-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/health/hearing-loss-causes-up-to-a-third-of-all-dementia-cases-study/ Reda Wigle https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35659469 0 35659469 Senior woman sitting in a wheelchair with her daughter in the garden Senior patient Évelyne Grandjean discussing ear problems with female doctor, linked to research on dementia and hearing loss Otolaryngologist inserting a hearing aid into a senior woman's ear Fall asleep faster with a Hollywood energy healer’s ancient ‘fire-burning’ method https://nypost.com/2025/04/16/health/hollywood-energy-healer-reveals-hot-trend-for-better-sleep/#respond Wed, 16 Apr 2025 19:31:30 -0400 2025-04-17T09:16:25-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/16/health/hollywood-energy-healer-reveals-hot-trend-for-better-sleep/ Diana Bruk https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35641886 0 35641886 Oliver Niño woman meditating by campfire These 6 easy ‘happy hacks’ can boost endorphins — including an ‘emotional trump card’ https://nypost.com/2025/04/16/health/6-easy-happy-hacks-according-to-a-mindset-expert/#respond Wed, 16 Apr 2025 18:08:02 -0400 2025-04-17T08:58:03-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/16/health/6-easy-happy-hacks-according-to-a-mindset-expert/ Diana Bruk https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35640567 0 35640567 man looks out at sunset reading in bed woman meditating in the morning Joanna Rajendran I was healthy before my colon cancer diagnosis at 35 — the symptom I wish had been taken seriously https://nypost.com/2025/04/15/health/i-got-colon-cancer-at-35-the-symptom-i-wish-was-taken-seriously/#respond Tue, 15 Apr 2025 08:40:37 -0400 2025-04-15T10:49:37-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/15/health/i-got-colon-cancer-at-35-the-symptom-i-wish-was-taken-seriously/ Diana Bruk https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35503807 0 35503807 Rory Kennedy colon cancer hospital Rory Kennedy with his small child colon cancer medical vector Can you erase bad memories? The real-world ‘Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind’ technology https://nypost.com/2025/04/14/health/eternal-sunshine-of-the-spotless-mind-tech-that-can-mute-painful-memories/#respond Mon, 14 Apr 2025 10:11:58 -0400 2025-04-14T11:09:21-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/14/health/eternal-sunshine-of-the-spotless-mind-tech-that-can-mute-painful-memories/ Carly Stern https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35547514 0 35547514 Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet in "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" Jim Carrey in "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" Man undergoing Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Psychologist reveals 3 major benefits of being alone — despite the stigma https://nypost.com/2025/04/13/health/3-major-benefits-of-being-alone-according-to-a-psychologist/#respond Sun, 13 Apr 2025 19:52:16 -0400 2025-04-13T19:52:17-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/13/health/3-major-benefits-of-being-alone-according-to-a-psychologist/ Diana Bruk https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35607427 0 35607427 woman eating alone woman enjoying time alone on balcony Woman painting alone Struggling with back pain? Try these 2 free, easy tricks supported by science https://nypost.com/2025/04/13/health/2-free-easy-tricks-to-reduce-lower-back-pain/#respond Sun, 13 Apr 2025 17:46:23 -0400 2025-04-13T18:26:52-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/13/health/2-free-easy-tricks-to-reduce-lower-back-pain/ Diana Bruk https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35606583 0 35606583 lower back pain Beautiful woman sitting in a lotus position practicing yoga by the waterfront in a park Doing this activity just twice a week is a ‘strong ally against dementia’ — even if you’re high-risk https://nypost.com/2025/04/11/health/doing-this-activity-just-twice-a-week-guards-against-alzheimers/#respond Fri, 11 Apr 2025 11:24:43 -0400 2025-04-11T11:41:18-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/11/health/doing-this-activity-just-twice-a-week-guards-against-alzheimers/ Reda Wigle https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35584844 0 35584844 A retired woman sitting next to her senior husband, touching his forehead because of a headache A serious mature man lifting a heavy barbell in a gym during an intense workout A hand holding a pen examining an X-ray image, symbolizing a study on improvement in memory function and brain anatomy through bodybuilding Beware ‘good girl syndrome,’ which can lead to stomach issues, headaches and sleep problems https://nypost.com/2025/04/10/health/do-you-have-good-girl-syndrome/#respond Thu, 10 Apr 2025 16:41:03 -0400 2025-04-10T16:41:11-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/10/health/do-you-have-good-girl-syndrome/ Diana Bruk https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35576898 0 35576898 Diane Lange Stressed woman sitting on floor Everyone did this really easy move at the LA biohacker expo to live longer: ‘Fast and powerful’ https://nypost.com/2025/04/10/health/everyone-did-an-easy-move-at-the-la-biohacker-expo-to-live-longer/#respond Thu, 10 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0400 2025-04-10T16:06:14-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/10/health/everyone-did-an-easy-move-at-the-la-biohacker-expo-to-live-longer/ Tracy Swartz https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35508559 0 35508559 Julie E Health (pictured here) demonstrated her tap and swipe technique at last week's Biohackers World conference. Julie (pictured here at Biohackers World) told The Post that she developed the method through her work assessing her clients' energy imbalances. I’m a cardiologist — this overprescribed drug taken by millions of people is toxic for your heart https://nypost.com/2025/04/09/health/cardiologist-warns-commonly-prescribed-drug-is-toxic-for-heart/#respond Wed, 09 Apr 2025 14:10:11 -0400 2025-04-09T14:30:30-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/09/health/cardiologist-warns-commonly-prescribed-drug-is-toxic-for-heart/ Diana Bruk https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35562678 0 35562678 Dr. Evan Levine drugs bad for heart Dr. Evan Levine adderall heart attacks child struggling to focus ADHD Having a pet is as good for your well-being as marriage — or making an extra $90K a year https://nypost.com/2025/04/08/health/having-a-pet-is-as-good-for-you-as-marriage-or-an-extra-90k/#respond Tue, 08 Apr 2025 17:24:34 -0400 2025-04-08T17:24:45-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/08/health/having-a-pet-is-as-good-for-you-as-marriage-or-an-extra-90k/ Diana Bruk https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35552245 0 35552245 woman hugging cat spending time with dogs make you happy and healthy I ‘gaslit myself’ into losing 40 pounds — my mind trick method is obesity doc-approved https://nypost.com/2025/04/07/health/gen-zer-gaslit-herself-into-losing-40-lbs-expert-explains/#respond Mon, 07 Apr 2025 15:07:58 -0400 2025-04-07T15:08:07-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/07/health/gen-zer-gaslit-herself-into-losing-40-lbs-expert-explains/ Diana Bruk https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35538795 0 35538795 TikTokker Leaha Ureel Happy young woman preparing a healthy meal with leafy greens at home Woman riding a bike in an urban city park This 10-second ‘vitals check’ assesses for ‘toxic’ factors that are ‘literally decreasing your lifespan’ https://nypost.com/2025/04/07/health/vitals-check-assesses-for-toxic-factors-decreasing-your-lifespan/#respond Mon, 07 Apr 2025 12:01:00 -0400 2025-04-07T12:01:06-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/07/health/vitals-check-assesses-for-toxic-factors-decreasing-your-lifespan/ Diana Bruk https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35489041 0 35489041 Dr. Judith Joseph, a Columbia-trained psychiatrist and author, wearing a white lab coat man checking his pulse doing vitals check Dr. Judith's new book, "High Functioning" zoom fatigue This pillow is designed just for screaming into — but does it really relieve stress? https://nypost.com/2025/04/07/health/this-pillow-is-designed-for-screaming-does-it-relieve-stress/#respond Mon, 07 Apr 2025 08:50:03 -0400 2025-04-07T11:12:19-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/07/health/this-pillow-is-designed-for-screaming-does-it-relieve-stress/ Carly Stern https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35498161 0 35498161 Wellness reporter McKenzie Beard test out The Shoutlet The Shoutlet Entertainment reporter Eric Todisco testing out The Shoutlet. Lifestyle reporter Adriana Diaz testing out The Shoutlet. Wellness reporter Diana Bruk testing out The Shoutlet. I studied Hooters girls for a living — here’s what I learned about their well-being https://nypost.com/2025/04/06/health/i-studied-hooters-girls-for-a-living-what-i-learned-about-their-well-being/#respond Sun, 06 Apr 2025 16:55:43 -0400 2025-04-07T13:52:59-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/06/health/i-studied-hooters-girls-for-a-living-what-i-learned-about-their-well-being/ Diana Bruk https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35530528 0 35530528 Hooters girls Hooters girls Hooters breastaurants Hooters Sex expert teaches ‘orgasm breath’ method to biohacker expo — and says it releases stress, boosts energy https://nypost.com/2025/04/03/health/sex-expert-touts-orgasm-breathing-to-ease-stress-boost-energy/#respond Thu, 03 Apr 2025 13:35:51 -0400 2025-04-06T17:09:53-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/03/health/sex-expert-touts-orgasm-breathing-to-ease-stress-boost-energy/ Tracy Swartz https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35453310 0 35453310 'Orgasm breath' Sex scholar Nadège (pictured here), who wrote "Sextrology" and founded Pleasure Science, believes in the power of "orgasm breathing." The orgasm breath technique is designed to re-energize the brain, boost self-esteem, soothe the nervous system and heighten intimacy with a partner, Nadège said. Nadège is pictured here. An orgasm breath involves doing two very quick inhales and then a long exaggerated exhale. Couple clasp hands during lovemaking If orgasm breathing isn't your speed, try box breathing or four-six count breathwork. Here, a woman tries deep breathing on her own. Deep breathing can soothe the nervous system, promoting relaxation and calmness. Here, a woman practices mindful breathing on her bed. ‘Detox’ from anxiety before bed in less than 5 minutes with these tips from a Hollywood energy healer https://nypost.com/2025/04/02/health/5-quick-ways-to-detox-from-anxiety-before-bed-celeb-energy-healer/#respond Wed, 02 Apr 2025 19:47:36 -0400 2025-04-18T07:22:20-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/02/health/5-quick-ways-to-detox-from-anxiety-before-bed-celeb-energy-healer/ Diana Bruk https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35491594 0 35491594 breathwork geometric breathing woman with anxiety in bed sound bath Hot yoga teacher loses her job after telling influencer not to drink water — the dangers of being dehydrated https://nypost.com/2025/04/01/health/hot-yoga-teacher-fired-for-telling-influencer-not-to-drink-water/#respond Tue, 01 Apr 2025 16:57:35 -0400 2025-04-01T17:45:00-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/01/health/hot-yoga-teacher-fired-for-telling-influencer-not-to-drink-water/ Diana Bruk https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35476642 0 35476642 Roma Abdesselam Bode yoga studio, one of the first studios to offer hot yoga in New York City, located at 173 E 83rd St, depicted as a building with a fire escape. hot yoga class Why girls are underdiagnosed with autism — as Grimes, 37, reveals she just found out she’s on the spectrum https://nypost.com/2025/04/01/health/grimes-reveals-autism-diagnosis-why-its-harder-to-spot-in-girls/#respond Tue, 01 Apr 2025 10:28:14 -0400 2025-04-01T10:33:58-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/01/health/grimes-reveals-autism-diagnosis-why-its-harder-to-spot-in-girls/ McKenzie Beard https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35472586 0 35472586 Canadian singer Grimes poses for a selfie. A young girl with autism crouches and covers her head. Canadian singer Grimes walks down a hallway. Little girl painting with headphones over her ears.