Suffering from bedtime blues? Why not try a warmer hue? You probably already know that taking a long bath, going for a walk or writing in your journal are great ways to relax and unwind before bed — but, sometimes, you just don’t have the time or the energy. Oliver Niño, a spiritual coach and … Read more
If you’ve been on TikTok recently, you’ve probably come across a curious-sounding trend called “brain floss.” Don’t worry — unlike teeth flossing, brain flossing doesn’t involve making false promises to your healthcare provider. “Brain flossing is a mental wellbeing phenomenon inspired by the idea of cleansing your mind, much like flossing cleans your teeth,” Uladzimir Seuruk, founder and CEO … Read more
Chronic back pain is the most common type of pain, affecting around 16 million American adults — and now a new study has revealed some discouraging findings about potential treatments. Only around one in every 10 treatments was found to be effective in relieving lower back pain, according to a new study published in BMJ Evidence-Based … Read more
A heartbreaking new study found that childhood cancer survivors are nearly three times more likely to develop aging-related diseases compared to the general population. Cancer is the number one cause of death by disease among children and adolescents in the United States. Meanwhile, an estimated 500,000 individuals have survived childhood cancer in the US. As … Read more
An overwhelming majority of Australians struggling with their mental health are turning to social media – not trained professionals – for answers, in what experts say could be to “their own downfall and their own detriment.” Research by News Corp’s Growth Distillery with Medibank found for almost two in three Australians, these informal, peer-driven platforms … Read more
For the eighth year running, Finland has been named the happiest country in the world in new rankings published today. Based on the World Happiness Report‘s data, they’re leaps and bounds happier than the US, which dropped to 24th place — the lowest ever. What makes Finland markedly happier than even its Nordic neighbors is … Read more
No guts, no glory! A healthy gut allows for proper digestion and nutrient absorption, strengthens the immune system, supports sleep and reduces the risk of certain chronic diseases. How important is gut health? New research suggests that Parkinson’s disease may begin in the gut. A healthy gut allows for proper digestion and nutrient absorption, strengthens the immune system, supports sleep … Read more
An experimental treatment appears to delay Alzheimer’s symptoms in some people genetically destined to get the disease in their 40s or 50s, according to new findings from ongoing research now caught up in Trump administration funding delays. The early results — a scientific first — were published Wednesday even as study participants worried that politics could cut their access … Read more
On the heels of a shocking new study that found our brains contain about a spoonful of microplastics, experts say there are a few ways to limit exposure and consumption of these dangerous specks. Previous research suggested that humans consume a credit card’s worth of plastic every week on average, and the pesky particles — which are less … Read more
Just when she thought life couldn’t get busier, New Jersey mom of six Elaine Griffin got diagnosed with Stage 2b colon cancer. “I was very shocked, and I think the doctors were as well because it doesn’t typically affect someone in their mid-40s,” Griffin told The Post. New Jersey mom of six Elaine Griffin recalls the four … Read more