It has pot-tential to ease your mind, but cannabis could put strain on your heart. Two major studies suggest that active cannabis users face a staggering six times higher risk of heart attack compared to those who stay away from the drug, even among young and otherwise healthy adults. “Asking about cannabis use should be … Read more
Eight years after receiving a life-shattering diagnosis, a New Jersey mother credits an “amazing” new drug for stopping her disease in its tracks. Raziel Green, 52, an active runner and mother of two, was diagnosed with a rare form of ALS in 2017. The former retail manager first started experiencing symptoms more than 10 years ago, when … Read more
If you’re not taking proper care of your skin, one doctor warns, looking bad is the least of your worries. “Most people think it’s skin deep — the skin is really its own thing, and your health is totally separate,” Toronto-based plastic surgeon Dr. Cory Goldberg told The Post. Or, he said, they might think … Read more
If watching the news or paying the bills has ever made you feel sick, you’re not alone. “Americans are experiencing an unprecedented level of stress, fueled by the rapid-fire news headlines, ongoing inflationary pressures and an increasingly unpredictable world,” Dr. Mariah Corneille, a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in the gut-brain connection, told The Post. Now, … Read more
A Mississippi high school football coach has finally reached the end zone of his cancer fight thanks to a peculiar, experimental treatment. Tim Story was diagnosed at 49 with stage 3 small bowel cancer after noticing strange pain in his sides. Two years and several challenging rounds of chemotherapy later, the Hattiesburg resident was told … Read more
Alzheimer’s is a devastating disease that afflicts roughly 6.7 million Americans, but scientists may have just found a way to reverse its effects by using a common herb found in many products for hair loss. A new study published in the journal Antioxidants has identified carnosic acid — a compound found in rosemary and sage — … Read more
As many as 50% of older adults struggle to fall or stay asleep, and up to 75% of seniors experience symptoms of insomnia. In addition to being frustrating, insomnia can increase your risk of heart disease, dementia, anxiety and depression — and it can also make you much more likely to fall down, which can … Read more
Cat owners have been alerted to a potential health threat. Savage Pet of El Cajon, California, is recalling 66 large chicken boxes (84 oz.) and 74 small chicken boxes (21 oz.) with the lot code/”best by” date of 11.15.2026, as these products have “the potential to contain H5N1, also known as bird flu,” according to the … Read more
Unlike the lucky New Yorkers who can take a bath in their kitchen, I, like many others, don’t have a tub. Lush has a unique solution — but it’ll cost you $75 for 30 minutes of blissful soaking. The cosmetics giant offers a private, self-led bathing treatment at its spa on the Upper East Side, … Read more
Seasonal allergies are nothing to sniff at — they can cause sneezing, itchy eyes, a runny nose and a cough that can last for weeks or even months. In NYC, spring kicks off tree pollen season, followed by grass pollen in the summer and weed pollen in the late summer and fall. Crosswinds carrying pollen … Read more