A young woman’s dog was the first to detect her deadly breast cancer. In June 2023, Breanna Bortner, then 30, noticed her cockapoo Mochi became fixated on her right breast; sniffing, pawing and burrowing into the area. Stranger still, her sister-in-law’s cockapoo Gunner exhibited the same behavior. Mochi’s insistence was the canine catalyst for seeking … Read more
If aches, pains and mobility issues have made sex too painful or cumbersome, it may be time for a naughty home makeover. These days, sex furniture isn’t just for being kinky — it can actually help with health concerns. “Many people have found that sex furniture changes the way they can experience pleasure — and … Read more
You may soon be able to eat your Ozempic … sort of. GLP-1 supplements are booming, promising to deliver similar benefits to Ozempic and Wegovy without the pricey injections. The latest contender is NotCo’s GLP Booster, a first-of-its-kind botanical powder that you can add to any food to help you eat less — and the … Read more
A centuries-old Japanese sleep practice could be the key to revitalizing rest. While Western preferences prioritize plush mattresses and abundant bedding, the Japanese approach to rest favors a minimalist method for settling in and sleeping deep. The secret is a “shikibuton,” which sleep doctor Dr. Hiroshi Takeda says “keeps the spine in a neutral position, reduces … Read more
Can weight loss mean loss of life? New research shows that both extreme weight loss and weight gain significantly increase the risk of death in obese individuals with heart disease. The American Heart Association warns that 61% of American adults will likely have some type of heart disease in the next 30 years as high blood … Read more
A family therapist has revealed the most common problems he helps patients overcome in each decade of their life — and how they do it. Jeff Watson, 55, an associate marriage and family therapist in San Leandro, California, has been working with people of all ages for four years. He says each stage of life … Read more
It may be winter and there may be a biting chill in the air, but the dozen men and women who have packed this small sauna room in east London are happily sweating away in their swimwear. It’s more than 194 Fahrenheit in here — and it’s about to get even hotter. As ice blocks … Read more
Luke Combs is lifting the veil on his lifelong battle with a “particularly wicked” form of obsessive-compulsive disorder. The country music star recently opened up about his battle with Pure Obsessional OCD, or Pure O, which triggers relentless, irrational thoughts — including some that veer into violent territory. “When it hits, man, it can be … Read more
He’s got new blood. A Long Island hospital said it administered life-changing Lyfgenia gene therapy treatment and successfully wiped away sickle cell disease from a Laurelton man. Cohen Children’s Medical Center said patient Sebastien Beauzile, 21, is the first New Yorker to have received the breakthrough treatment, The Post was first to report. Sebastien Beauzile … Read more
Shaunta-Maé Alexander had a long journey to the start line of Sunday’s United Airlines NYC Half, not just because she’s from Sacramento, Calif. The 35-year-old children’s book author and aspiring actress has overcome a lifetime of illnesses — even paralysis — to run her first half marathon. More than 27,000 athletes are expected to take … Read more