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Sat, 31 Aug 2024 20:37:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.5 I’m a personal trainer — these are the 6 simplest and most effective exercises to burn calories https://nypost.com/2024/08/31/lifestyle/im-a-personal-trainer-these-are-the-6-simplest-and-most-effective-exercises-to-burn-calories/#respond Sat, 31 Aug 2024 15:29:26 -0400 2024-08-31T16:37:14-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/31/lifestyle/im-a-personal-trainer-these-are-the-6-simplest-and-most-effective-exercises-to-burn-calories/ Brooke Kato https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33222003 0 Active curvy women jogging Group of curvy women friends, including celebrity Mabel, smiling and jogging together in a park while listening to music on a sunny day A man and woman running together in a public park Chinese male cyclist enjoying a downhill ride in a rural scene Swimmer in pool Young fit woman lifting weights in a gym New blood test could predict heart disease risk 30 years ahead of time: groundbreaking study https://nypost.com/2024/08/31/lifestyle/new-blood-test-could-predict-heart-disease-risk-30-years-ahead-of-time-groundbreaking-study/#respond Sat, 31 Aug 2024 12:16:56 -0400 2024-08-31T12:17:06-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/31/lifestyle/new-blood-test-could-predict-heart-disease-risk-30-years-ahead-of-time-groundbreaking-study/ Andrew Court https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33220760 0 Ridker is now urging other doctors to conduct the "three-pronged blood test" when patients are in their 30s or 40s, to "catch potentially overlooked risk factors early." Blood samples and test results in a clinical medical laboratory. 3D illustration Doctors warn this trendy diet could lead to ‘heart issues and dementia’: ‘Playing with fire’ https://nypost.com/2024/08/31/lifestyle/doctors-warn-this-trendy-diet-could-lead-to-heart-issues-and-dementia-playing-with-fire/#respond Sat, 31 Aug 2024 10:28:49 -0400 2024-08-31T13:30:00-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/31/lifestyle/doctors-warn-this-trendy-diet-could-lead-to-heart-issues-and-dementia-playing-with-fire/ Brooke Kato https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33220504 0 Rib eye raw meat steak Steak on plate Carnivore diet placard surrounded by raw meat Man clutching chest Mom frantic to save clinical trial that could cure her 3-year-old daughter: ‘The treatment is sitting in a fridge’ https://nypost.com/2024/08/30/lifestyle/mom-frantic-to-save-clinical-trial-that-could-cure-her-3-year-old-daughter-the-treatment-is-sitting-in-a-fridge/#respond Fri, 30 Aug 2024 21:43:50 -0400 2024-08-30T21:43:55-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/30/lifestyle/mom-frantic-to-save-clinical-trial-that-could-cure-her-3-year-old-daughter-the-treatment-is-sitting-in-a-fridge/ Fox News https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33214312 0 NEBM11 Mother frantic to save clinical trial that could cure her daughter. Mother frantic to save clinical trial that could cure her daughter. Mother frantic to save clinical trial that could cure her daughter. I’m a dietitian — this is my No. 1 tip for losing weight https://nypost.com/2024/08/30/lifestyle/dietitians-no-1-weight-loss-tip-is-eat-more-frequently/#respond Fri, 30 Aug 2024 17:03:21 -0400 2024-08-30T17:43:11-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/30/lifestyle/dietitians-no-1-weight-loss-tip-is-eat-more-frequently/ Tracy Swartz https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33216010 0 Unhappy black woman looking at her reflection in mirror and feeling upset with results of slimming diet Rizzo says timing is key — if you're unable to nosh at the same time every day, try to eat a meal or snack every three to four hours to stave off hunger pangs. NYC-based registered dietitian Natalie Rizzo says her top tip for weight loss is to eat more frequently throughout the day to prevent reaching for unhealthy food because you're starving. Rizzo suggests prioritizing protein and balancing it with whole-food carbohydrates — like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans and legumes — and "a dash" of healthy fats. Gen Z ditches condoms: ‘Alarming decline’ in contraceptive use prompts WHO warning https://nypost.com/2024/08/30/lifestyle/gen-z-ditches-condoms-alarming-decline-in-contraceptive-use-prompts-who-warning/#respond Fri, 30 Aug 2024 16:21:57 -0400 2024-08-30T16:22:07-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/30/lifestyle/gen-z-ditches-condoms-alarming-decline-in-contraceptive-use-prompts-who-warning/ Adriana Diaz https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33213840 0 Open and wrapped condoms on color background Condoms I’m a doctor — this common bathroom mistake could be bad for your health https://nypost.com/2024/08/30/lifestyle/everyone-should-get-a-bidet-for-good-hygiene-doctor-claims/#respond Fri, 30 Aug 2024 14:21:37 -0400 2024-08-30T14:40:11-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/30/lifestyle/everyone-should-get-a-bidet-for-good-hygiene-doctor-claims/ Tracy Swartz https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33213743 0 im-doctor-dont-make-common-88579028 This toilet bowl has an electronically controlled bidet. Bidets became more popular in the COVID-19 pandemic amid toilet paper shortages. "Would you ever consider cleaning your dirty hands with a dry paper towel?" Walter asked his 1.2 million TikTok followers on Friday. "Exactly — that's what we're doing when we're using toilet paper. It's a dirty area, and we're using a dry paper to clean." Women should be especially careful when using a bidet or bidet attachment, so it doesn't disrupt their natural flora. Does the viral TikTok lemon balm elixir actually work for weight loss? https://nypost.com/2024/08/30/lifestyle/does-the-viral-tiktok-lemon-balm-elixir-actually-work-for-weight-loss/#respond Fri, 30 Aug 2024 10:24:36 -0400 2024-08-30T11:06:44-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/30/lifestyle/does-the-viral-tiktok-lemon-balm-elixir-actually-work-for-weight-loss/ Reda Wigle https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33211117 0 Happy Latin woman drink coffee dreaming at home Young fitness woman in sportswear sitting on a couch and drinking coffee after a workout at home A woman measuring her waist, highlighting the concept of portion control for weight loss Lemon balm plant (Melissa officinalis) grown organically in a wooden box in a garden Worse hangovers in your 40s? The answer might surprise you https://nypost.com/2024/08/30/lifestyle/what-science-says-about-hangover-severity-as-you-ag/#respond Fri, 30 Aug 2024 07:00:00 -0400 2024-08-30T12:43:06-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/30/lifestyle/what-science-says-about-hangover-severity-as-you-ag/ Tracy Swartz https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33198113 0 friends drinking red wine While anecdotal evidence suggests that hangovers worsen over time, there's a lot that scientists still don't know about the mechanisms behind hangovers and if age has an effect. When you drink a glass of wine, your stomach and small intestine metabolize some of the alcohol but the liver breaks down the bulk of it. Research shows that as we age, our liver function declines, our bodies have less water, and we lose muscle mass, which may mean a higher concentration of alcohol remains in our bloodstream. Recent research challenges the long-held notion that light to moderate drinking may be good for you. Some experts say that any alcohol is a health risk. Most of the world isn’t getting enough of these nutrients: ‘alarming’ research https://nypost.com/2024/08/29/lifestyle/most-of-the-world-isnt-getting-enough-key-nutrients-study/#respond Thu, 29 Aug 2024 18:30:00 -0400 2024-08-29T19:50:53-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/29/lifestyle/most-of-the-world-isnt-getting-enough-key-nutrients-study/ Tracy Swartz https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33206587 0 Vitamine und orthomolekulare Ernährung More than half the world consumes insufficient amounts of micronutrients that are essential to health, including calcium, iron and vitamins C and E, new research finds. Sixty-eight percent of the global population isn't getting enough iodine, which is present in seafood, eggs and milk and needed to make thyroid hormones, the study found. Husband suffers bizarre penis infection after dinner and ‘vigorous’ sex — here’s how https://nypost.com/2024/08/29/lifestyle/husband-suffers-bizarre-penis-infection-after-dinner-vigorous-sex/#respond Thu, 29 Aug 2024 15:01:41 -0400 2024-08-29T16:29:59-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/29/lifestyle/husband-suffers-bizarre-penis-infection-after-dinner-vigorous-sex/ Tracy Swartz https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33204998 0 Man having a problem with his penis Bacillus cereus is a bacterium found in soil, vegetation and contaminated food such as reheated rice and vegetables. The condition is known as "fried rice syndrome" because if rice is left out at room temperature, it can produce toxins that cause diarrhea and vomiting. Urinary tract infections are surging — and your diet may be to blame https://nypost.com/2024/08/29/lifestyle/meat-may-be-to-blame-for-surge-in-urinary-tract-infections/#respond Thu, 29 Aug 2024 13:13:32 -0400 2024-08-29T13:34:19-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/29/lifestyle/meat-may-be-to-blame-for-surge-in-urinary-tract-infections/ Reda Wigle https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33202254 0 Paper with urinary tract infection and pills. Woman experiencing bladder or UTI pain sitting on a bed in her bedroom, demonstrating a common healthcare issue E coli is a gram negative bacteria in human intestine, 3d illustration A 2023 study estimated that contaminated meat, especially raw chicken and turkey, causes around half a million UTIs in the US each year. Chicken, turkey and pork are commonly associated with E. coli-related infections. Mike Lynch’s wife didn’t want to leave site of sunken Sicily yacht without husband and daughter https://nypost.com/2024/08/29/world-news/mike-lynchs-wife-didnt-want-to-leave-site-of-sunken-sicily-yacht-without-husband-and-daughter/#respond Thu, 29 Aug 2024 11:14:33 -0400 2024-08-29T12:08:03-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/29/world-news/mike-lynchs-wife-didnt-want-to-leave-site-of-sunken-sicily-yacht-without-husband-and-daughter/ Isabel Keane https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33202007 0 Borner Mike and Hannah yacht divers Recreational drug use — even cannabis — triples the risk of heart attack, stroke https://nypost.com/2024/08/29/lifestyle/recreational-drug-use-even-cannabis-triples-the-risk-of-heart-attack/#respond Thu, 29 Aug 2024 10:31:55 -0400 2024-08-29T11:43:10-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/29/lifestyle/recreational-drug-use-even-cannabis-triples-the-risk-of-heart-attack/ Reda Wigle https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33201891 0 Man offering a hand rolled cannabis cigarette while sitting at the bed Intubated patient with STEMI in intensive care department with Intra-aortic balloon pump working Young businessman clutching his chest in pain while working on a laptop in the office Man in white shirt and necktie taking pill from table, implying cardiovascular risk from MDMA use Intensivist doctor performing defibrillation on a critical patient in closeup view This sleep routine can cut your heart disease risk by 20%: new study https://nypost.com/2024/08/29/lifestyle/sleeping-in-on-weekends-can-cut-heart-disease-risk-study/#respond Thu, 29 Aug 2024 03:00:00 -0400 2024-08-29T13:57:15-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/29/lifestyle/sleeping-in-on-weekends-can-cut-heart-disease-risk-study/ Tracy Swartz https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33196961 0 Senior man sleeping in bedroom at home People who catch up on sleep on the weekends can cut their risk of heart disease by up to 20%, new research out of China finds. Experts recommend adults get seven to nine hours of sleep every night so they don't find themselves in sleep debt. "It is reassuring that weekend catch-up sleep can at least partially mitigate the effects of weekday sleep deprivation," Dr. Nisha Parikh, director of the Women’s Heart Program for Northwell Health’s Cardiovascular Institute and the Katz Institute for Women’s Health, told The Post. Remarkable video shows UK dad with Parkinson’s Damien Gath before and after taking breakthrough drug: ‘Life-changing’ https://nypost.com/2024/08/29/lifestyle/parkisons-drug-produodopa-video-captures-uk-dad-damien-gath-before-and-after-breakthrough-parkisons/#respond Thu, 29 Aug 2024 02:52:23 -0400 2024-08-29T06:39:30-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/29/lifestyle/parkisons-drug-produodopa-video-captures-uk-dad-damien-gath-before-and-after-breakthrough-parkisons/ Nicholas McEntyre https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33200927 0 UK father Damien Gath struggles to make a cup of coffee before receiving a remarkable breakthrough treatment that helped manage his Parkinson's disease. Before treatment the 52-year-old struggling to stir his drink as his tremors and other symptoms made it difficult for him to grab the spoon and remain in place. Days later, Gath, was walking around the kitchen with ease. Gath grabs milk from the refrigerator as the new pump hangs on his belt. Gath says he was in considerable pain at night and unable to sleep or roll over before taking Produodopa. Gath, who was first diagnosed with Parkinson's 12 years ago, has been under the care of Sherwood Forest Hospitals since 2016 and received his first Produodopa treatment in July. Are LED face masks effective and worth the money? Here’s what the experts say https://nypost.com/2024/08/28/lifestyle/are-led-face-masks-effective-and-worth-the-money-experts-discuss/#respond Wed, 28 Aug 2024 16:44:56 -0400 2024-08-29T12:03:38-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/28/lifestyle/are-led-face-masks-effective-and-worth-the-money-experts-discuss/ Adriana Diaz https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33193250 0 LED Facial Mask Therapy uses Light Therapy Mask for skincare rejuvenation and wellness woman getting a led light therapy mask treatment at home LYMA Laser LED facial mask Celebrities have long touted LED face masks as their holy grail. Surgeon general issues public health advisory to parents, calls for more goverment support https://nypost.com/2024/08/28/lifestyle/us-surgeon-general-calls-parent-stress-a-public-health-challenge/#respond Wed, 28 Aug 2024 16:00:21 -0400 2024-08-28T16:09:35-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/28/lifestyle/us-surgeon-general-calls-parent-stress-a-public-health-challenge/ Reuters https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33196290 0 Surgeon General Vivek Murthy. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy sits for an interview with the Associated Press, inside his parents' home, Tuesday, July 16, 2024, near Miami, Fla. Five more people dead from listeria outbreak linked to deli meats at bug-infested Boar’s Head plant https://nypost.com/2024/08/28/business/5-more-people-dead-from-listeria-outbreak-linked-to-deli-meats-cdc/#respond Wed, 28 Aug 2024 15:53:45 -0400 2024-08-28T21:43:39-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/28/business/5-more-people-dead-from-listeria-outbreak-linked-to-deli-meats-cdc/ Lisa Fickenscher https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33196973 0 Boar's Head meat These alcoholic drinks can raise the risk of gout, a painful type of arthritis https://nypost.com/2024/08/28/lifestyle/beer-cider-other-alcohol-can-raise-risk-of-gout-new-study/#respond Wed, 28 Aug 2024 15:10:52 -0400 2024-08-28T18:11:05-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/28/lifestyle/beer-cider-other-alcohol-can-raise-risk-of-gout-new-study/ Tracy Swartz https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33195332 0 Asian,Female,Patient,Showing,Hand,And,Fingers,Problem,Of,Gout, Consumption of champagne, white wine, beer, cider and spirits was linked to a higher risk of gout among men and women, with beer and cider showing the strongest association, a new study finds. Gout is the most common form of inflammatory arthritis — it occurs when the waste product uric acid builds up in the joints. The link between spirits and gout appeared to be stronger among women than men.