A man with a rare condition has “never” eaten fruit, vegetables or meat – and survives on two loaves of bread a day. Thomas Sheridan, 35, says the thought of biting into an egg and sausage sandwich leaves him feeling “horrible” and would make him “throw up”. After decades years battling his food aversions and … Read more
Put down the wrinkle cream and pick up a blueberry. A new study suggests that eating a diet rich in a powerful plant chemical could be the key to keeping your body strong and your mind sharp as you age. “These findings underscore the potential for simple dietary modifications to impact overall quality of life … Read more
The nerve! A type of herpes virus — the varicella-zoster virus — causes chickenpox in childhood and shingles later in life. Shingles travels along nerves, triggering a distinctive blistering rash and what some have described as the worst pain they have ever experienced. Shingles infections trigger a distinctive blistering rash and intense pain. ryanking999 – … Read more
When you’ve got kids — or, let’s face it, a somewhat clumsy spouse — your house can suddenly feel like a death trap. Keeping them away from the stove and kid-proofing the corners of the coffee table might not be good enough, as ordinary items like chairs and pans can become a recipe for disaster. … Read more
Move over, Sleepy Girl Mocktail. The latest at-home wellness beverage is “feminine health juice” — a colorful, fruity concoction that promises everything from better vaginal odor to fewer infections and even a boost in your sex drive. While cranberries and pineapple make up the base of this juice, you can play around with the ingredients … Read more
Get a grip! Grip strength measures the force you exert with your hands when holding or squeezing an object. Weaker grip strength is often associated with frailty, and studies suggest that it may be linked to diabetes and a higher risk of cognitive decline, dementia, heart failure and stroke. A study out of Norway even … Read more
Excuses, it’s time to step aside. If you’re not a huge fan of the gym and the thought of doing HIIT makes you want to hurl, you’ll be pleased to know science says you don’t need to do much to reap the health benefits of exercise. A new study has found that this enjoyable form … Read more
SkinnyTok fans are literally starving for content. The disturbing viral movement promotes extreme weight-loss tactics, restrictive eating and toxic “discipline” — with thinness, not health, being the ultimate goal. Experts have warned The Post that it’s far from a harmless fad, fueling viewers’ mental and physical health issues — while not actually fueling their bodies. … Read more
He took a stand — against sitting. Researchers recommend standing for at least two to four hours during the workday to reduce the health risks associated with prolonged sitting. YouTuber Lucas Ball, who goes by Pigmie, took that advice to the extreme and decided not to sit for a week. The rules of the experiment … Read more
It’s music to your inner ear — literally. A study out of Japan recently found sound waves could potentially help you lose weight. Now, another study courtesy of Japanese scientists has unveiled a type of sound therapy that could soon have motion sickness sufferers singing a different tune. zinkevych – stock.adobe.com Dubbed “sound spice,” this … Read more