Latest Wellness News | New York Post https://nypost.com Your source for breaking news, news about New York, sports, business, entertainment, opinion, real estate, culture, fashion, and more. Fri, 24 Jan 2025 16:11:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 163456144 Can a nasal spray cure loneliness? Effects of hormone spritz lasted for months in study https://nypost.com/2025/01/24/health/this-nasal-spray-might-be-the-cure-to-loneliness/#respond Fri, 24 Jan 2025 09:34:46 -0500 2025-01-24T11:11:09-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/24/health/this-nasal-spray-might-be-the-cure-to-loneliness/ McKenzie Beard https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34684299 0 34684299 A Woman of Caucasian Ethnicity is Using Nasal Spray Due to the Problems with Nose and Breathing in the Public Park. Young Woman is Having Sinusitis Problems Outside in Nature. A woman administers a nasal spray. A happy couple holds hands as they walk through the woods. A close up of particles leaving a nasal spray bottle. Where to shop the best sex toys online in 2025: Our 17 favorite brands https://nypost.com/article/best-sex-toy-stores-for-men-women-couples/#respond Thu, 23 Jan 2025 16:36:00 -0500 2025-01-23T16:36:08-05:00 https://nypost.com/article/best-sex-toy-stores-for-men-women-couples/ Kendall Cornish https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=21337978 0 21337978 sextoyslead A purple and gold massager A plastic egg carton with a yellow label A white device with a blue cord, known as a wand Black underwear and wallet A box and a container Pink plastic cup with a handle A pink toy rabbit making a hand gesture A purple device next to a cell phone A cell phone with a pink clip attached to it Generating... Silver object with a round element Blue and purple toy named 'Hueman' A pink toy with a spiral coming out of it A black object with a round hole A pair of hands holding toys Gold necklace with a long cylindrical pendant on a chain Flossing your teeth can put toxic chemicals in your body — what’s your risk and 3 brands that are safest https://nypost.com/2025/01/23/health/flossing-teeth-can-expose-you-to-toxic-chemicals-3-safe-brands/#respond Thu, 23 Jan 2025 15:47:45 -0500 2025-01-24T09:05:04-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/23/health/flossing-teeth-can-expose-you-to-toxic-chemicals-3-safe-brands/ Tracy Swartz https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34665878 0 34665878 Pretty young black woman cleaning her teeth with dental floss in front of mirror at home. Oral hygiene and wellness One analysis found evidence of harmful chemicals in 13 of 39 dental floss brands. Here, a home dental kit that includes flossing tools is shown. Nudge Clean Sustainable Silk Floss is pictured here. Radius Natural Biodegradable Silk Floss is pictured here. TreeBird Pure Silk Eco Floss is pictured here. Face moisturizer sold at Sephora, Amazon recalled over concerns it may cause ‘adverse health consequences’ https://nypost.com/2025/01/23/health/face-moisturizer-sold-at-sephora-amazon-recalled/#respond Thu, 23 Jan 2025 15:32:26 -0500 2025-01-24T10:22:05-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/23/health/face-moisturizer-sold-at-sephora-amazon-recalled/ McKenzie Beard https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34670707 0 34670707 Woman applying face cream The Food and Drug Administration issued a recall for First Aid Beauty's Ultra Repair Cream. Here, a photo of the jar of First Aid Beauty's Ultra Repair Cream. Woman is applying cream on her face. Why do hiccups hurt your chest? Doctors pinpoint 4 reasons https://nypost.com/2025/01/23/health/why-do-hiccups-hurt-my-chest-4-reasons-for-chest-pain/#respond Thu, 23 Jan 2025 15:11:27 -0500 2025-01-23T15:46:37-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/23/health/why-do-hiccups-hurt-my-chest-4-reasons-for-chest-pain/ McKenzie Beard https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34666548 0 34666548 Young woman suffering from heart attack at home A woman grasps her chest while experiencing painful hiccups. A diagram shows the diaphragms function in breathing. A diagram shows the anatomy of the esophagus. First Aid Beauty recalls Ultra Repair Cream: 5 alternatives to use https://nypost.com/2025/01/23/shopping/fda-recalls-first-aid-beauty-ultra-repair-cream-shop-others-here/#respond Thu, 23 Jan 2025 13:46:24 -0500 2025-01-24T08:30:39-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/23/shopping/fda-recalls-first-aid-beauty-ultra-repair-cream-shop-others-here/ Victoria Giardina https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34664314 0 34664314 fab2 Alpyn Beauty Super Peptides & Ghostberry Barrier Repair Cream Drunk Elephant Bora Barrier Repair Cream belif The True Cream Moisturizing Bomb Olay Regenerist Shea Butter + Peptide 24 Rich Cream La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer The normal number of times you should be getting up to pee at night if you’re younger or older than 55 https://nypost.com/2025/01/23/health/how-many-times-a-night-is-normal-to-get-up-to-pee-according-to-a-doctor/#respond Thu, 23 Jan 2025 13:22:18 -0500 2025-01-23T13:32:32-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/23/health/how-many-times-a-night-is-normal-to-get-up-to-pee-according-to-a-doctor/ Reda Wigle https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34663316 0 34663316 Dr. Rena Malik, a board-certified urologist, on Mel Robbins' podcast Man in pajamas and slippers peeing Man in slippers walking into a bathroom These 4 factors can predict if you’ll get diabetes within 10 years — most have nothing to do with weight https://nypost.com/2025/01/23/health/weight-isnt-the-only-factor-driving-diabetes-risk-3-other-drivers/#respond Thu, 23 Jan 2025 11:22:41 -0500 2025-01-23T12:19:44-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/23/health/weight-isnt-the-only-factor-driving-diabetes-risk-3-other-drivers/ McKenzie Beard https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34664526 0 34664526 Hands, caliper and arm for body fat with people, help and weight loss with check at wellness clinic. Doctor, patient and inspection for progress, bmi and physiotherapy for muscle growth at hospital Child with a continuous glucose monitoring system on their arm, using a mobile phone to measure blood sugar levels for type 1 diabetes Man measures his stomach with a measuring tape. Closeup Shot of Blood Glucose Diabetes Test. Doctor checks patient for progress of muscle growth. Can an at-home vagus nerve stimulator reduce stress? New tech could improve sleep, focus and anxiety https://nypost.com/2025/01/23/health/can-an-at-home-vagus-nerve-stimulator-reduce-stress-inside-the-new-tech/#respond Thu, 23 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0500 2025-01-23T06:00:43-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/23/health/can-an-at-home-vagus-nerve-stimulator-reduce-stress-inside-the-new-tech/ Tracy Swartz https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34529604 0 34529604 TruvagaVagal nerve stimulation device The vagus nerve, shown here in a diagram of the neck, is a crucial component of the parasympathetic nervous system, primarily responsible for the body's relaxation response and control of involuntary actions like breathing, heart rate and digestion. Jolting the vagus nerve (pictured here in a graphic) can help regulate brain activity, reduce inflammation and calm the nervous system. Truvaga Plus (pictured here) allows for unlimited two-minute stimulation sessions. It retails for $499. Pulsetto (pictured here) is priced at $269. A premium subscription package, which includes personalized programs, is sold separately. The vagus nerve is the longest cranial nerve in the body. This diagram shows how the nerve connects to the rest of the body. 12 best multivitamins for men to take daily in 2025, recommended by experts https://nypost.com/shopping/best-multivitamins-for-men-per-experts/#respond Wed, 22 Jan 2025 16:32:00 -0500 2025-01-22T16:32:07-05:00 https://nypost.com/shopping/best-multivitamins-for-men-per-experts/ Nic Dobija-Nootens https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=29838866 0 29838866 men4 A bottle of pills with a white lid Men's multivitamins Men's multivitamins Men's multivitamins Men's multivitamins Men's multivitamins Men's multivitamins Men's multivitamins Men's multivitamins Men's multivitamins Men's multivitamins Men's multivitamins Men's multivitamins on shelves Vitamin safety The 3 worst drinks that increase Alzheimer’s risk — including one health-conscious people like https://nypost.com/2025/01/22/health/the-3-worst-drinks-that-increase-your-risk-for-alzheimers/#respond Wed, 22 Jan 2025 12:42:23 -0500 2025-01-22T13:02:18-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/22/health/the-3-worst-drinks-that-increase-your-risk-for-alzheimers/ Reda Wigle https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34643973 0 34643973 California gastroenterologist Dr. Saurabh Sethi highlighted drinks that can increase Alzheimer's risk in a TikTok video, showing an illustration of a brain Cola being poured over ice in a glass People clinking beer g;asses A group of various colored sports drinkd This supposedly ‘healthier’ low-fat food is actually no better than the full-fat version — by any metric https://nypost.com/2025/01/22/health/fat-free-cheese-isnt-as-healthy-as-you-think-why-full-fat-is-better/#respond Wed, 22 Jan 2025 11:27:13 -0500 2025-01-22T12:55:19-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/22/health/fat-free-cheese-isnt-as-healthy-as-you-think-why-full-fat-is-better/ McKenzie Beard https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34643947 0 34643947 Portion of Cheddar A senior woman grasps her chest in pain. A bowl of low-fat cottage cheese. Delicious melted cheese on bread. A compound found in broccoli and celery may help stop one of the most recognizable signs of aging https://nypost.com/2025/01/22/health/these-2-veggies-may-be-able-to-stop-your-hair-from-going-gray/#respond Wed, 22 Jan 2025 10:08:30 -0500 2025-01-22T11:32:02-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/22/health/these-2-veggies-may-be-able-to-stop-your-hair-from-going-gray/ Reda Wigle https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34642736 0 34642736 Smiling slender Caucasian girl with green vegetables in her hands, broccoli and celery, free space. Organic vegetables. Young woman examining her gray hair roots in mirror reflection Lab mouse in gloved hands Green juice smoothies with celery and broccoli I’m fit at 57 — make these changes in your 40s and 50s, and try my ‘best friend’ for flat abs https://nypost.com/2025/01/22/health/how-to-stay-in-shape-in-your-40s-and-50s-from-a-57-year-old-trainer/#respond Wed, 22 Jan 2025 08:00:00 -0500 2025-01-22T08:59:32-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/22/health/how-to-stay-in-shape-in-your-40s-and-50s-from-a-57-year-old-trainer/ Carly Stern https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34622412 0 34622412 How to get a flat tummy over 40 â trainer says your belly fat will melt if you follow these rules Trainer Jill Brown doing a side plank Fitness trainer Jill Brown Trainer Jill Brown working out I was 17 when COVID hit — the pandemic triggered horrible anxiety, I’m still suffering today https://nypost.com/2025/01/22/health/woman-22-still-has-mental-health-issues-triggered-by-pandemic/#respond Wed, 22 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0500 2025-01-22T06:00:06-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/22/health/woman-22-still-has-mental-health-issues-triggered-by-pandemic/ Carrie Berk https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34607104 0 34607104 NYP - Covid One Year In Carrie Berk in her high school graduation cap and gown at home during the pandemic shutdown in 2020. Carrie Berk in a posed black-and-white photo. Carrie wearing a mask outside in September 2020. Carrie Berk’s new book, "Mindfire: Diary of an Anxious Twentysomething." Early signs of dementia could be spotted through your eyes with new AI tool https://nypost.com/2025/01/21/health/early-signs-of-dementia-could-be-found-in-eyes-with-new-ai-tool/#respond Tue, 21 Jan 2025 16:20:35 -0500 2025-01-21T17:10:48-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/21/health/early-signs-of-dementia-could-be-found-in-eyes-with-new-ai-tool/ McKenzie Beard https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34626174 0 34626174 Optician examining senior female patient through slit lamp Baljean Dhillon sits at his desk holding a diagram of the eye. Image of a retina shows the blood vessels within the eye, alongside other data. An optometrist examines the eyes of a young female patient. How to avoid catching norovirus, COVID, the flu and RSV during the winter illness surge https://nypost.com/2025/01/21/health/how-to-protect-yourself-from-norovirus-covid-19-flu-and-rsv-during-the-winter-surge/#respond Tue, 21 Jan 2025 14:49:53 -0500 2025-01-21T14:50:02-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/21/health/how-to-protect-yourself-from-norovirus-covid-19-flu-and-rsv-during-the-winter-surge/ Associated Press https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34627931 0 34627931 There has been a surge in cases of norovirus, COVID-19, the flu and other illnesses this winter. Experts recommend washing your hands to reduce the spread of winter illnesses. Rogaine and rosemary oil both fight hair loss — is it better when you use them together? https://nypost.com/2025/01/21/health/does-combining-rogaine-and-rosemary-oil-make-hair-grow-faster/#respond Tue, 21 Jan 2025 13:26:30 -0500 2025-01-21T14:20:36-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/21/health/does-combining-rogaine-and-rosemary-oil-make-hair-grow-faster/ Reda Wigle https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34622368 0 34622368 indian women using rosemary essential hair oil to prevent hair fall, closeup view Bottle of rosemary essential oil next to a bunch of rosemary herbs on a wooden plate Rogaine on a shelf in a convenience store Man examining his hair in the mirror with a bald spot Women are just finding out they lose part of their vaginas during menopause https://nypost.com/2025/01/21/health/this-part-of-your-vagina-could-disappear-during-menopause/#respond Tue, 21 Jan 2025 12:59:26 -0500 2025-01-21T13:47:06-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/21/health/this-part-of-your-vagina-could-disappear-during-menopause/ McKenzie Beard https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34623946 0 34623946 Stressed old woman waving fan suffer from overheating at home Dr. Rachel Rubin holds up a 3D model of a vulva. A diagram of the female reproductive system. Middle-aged woman sitting on bed at home, looking distressed and deep in thought I have stage 4 colon cancer — the 5 symptoms I dismissed, I assumed my bra was too tight https://nypost.com/2025/01/21/health/woman-with-stage-4-colon-cancer-shares-5-symptoms-she-dismissed/#respond Tue, 21 Jan 2025 10:08:14 -0500 2025-01-22T22:28:33-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/21/health/woman-with-stage-4-colon-cancer-shares-5-symptoms-she-dismissed/ McKenzie Beard https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34622438 0 34622438 Woman sitting on the toilet holding toilet paper Radwah Oda holds up five fingers as she breaks down the symptoms of colon cancer she initially dismissed. Woman sitting on the toilet holding toilet paper in her hands. A woman sits on the toilet holding toilet paper. A woman grips her chest amid pain in her breast.