McKenzie Beard

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Wellness Reporter at New York Post

Wellness reporter @ The New York Post She/Her

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Super common habit is keeping your brain awake while you sleep — even when you do it hours before bed

6 days ago | nypost.com | McKenzie Beard

Late-night scrolling isn’t the only thing sabotaging your slumber. New research suggests that a common daily habit may send your brain into overdrive while you sleep — even if you do it hours before bedtime. Scientists warn the disruption could interfere with the brain’s overnight recovery processes, potentially taking a toll on your cognitive health.
Sprinkling ‘nooch’ on your food can help sneak in extra vitamins — here’s what to know

6 days ago | nypost.com | McKenzie Beard

Hold the parm, pass the nooch. The plant-based seasoning, officially called nutritional yeast, has long been a go-to for vegans looking to give their food a savory, umami boost. But it’s not just about flavor. Nooch is packed with vitamins, minerals and other nutrients that can do wonders for your health. Here’s how to use it — and why newbies should proceed with caution.
World’s oldest practicing doctor, 102, reveals ‘enemy of longevity’

6 days ago | nypost.com | McKenzie Beard

Most people slow down with age, trading suits and deadlines for slippers and daytime TV. Not Dr. Howard Tucker. The Cleveland-born neurologist treated patients for nearly eight decades, earning the Guinness World Record title for oldest practicing doctor just before his 99th birthday. Now 102, Tucker may have hung up his white coat, but he hasn’t hit the brakes.
These 3 vaginal issues are often misdiagnosed — or dismissed as ‘something women should just put up with’

1 week ago | nypost.com | McKenzie Beard

Your crotch might be trying to tell you something, and it’s not just that your jeans are too tight. “Vulvar skin is not fragile — it’s responsive,” Dr. Keira Barr, a board-certified dermatologist working with Plum Vagiceuticals, told The Post. “When it’s inflamed, irritated or dry, that’s not a flaw.
Weed increases risk of major health issue — even without smoking: ‘Boy does it screw up the public health messaging’

1 week ago | nypost.com | McKenzie Beard

Your best bud might be breaking your heart. Though many Americans believe daily marijuana use is safer than tobacco, a new study suggests it could increase your risk for some serious cardiovascular issues. Worse yet, gummies, teas and tinctures appear to offer no advantage over lighting up when it comes to one critical factor for your heart health.
What is ‘fibermaxxing?’ Dietitian warns about pitfalls of viral health trend — and the change to keep an eye on

1 week ago | nypost.com | McKenzie Beard

Talk about a bowel movement. From chia-studded puddings to lentil-loaded lunches, wellness influencers are flooding social media with high-fiber feasts they say improve digestion and ward off weight gain. But can too much fiber backfire? Maura Donovan, a registered dietician and medical education specialist of sports nutrition at Thorne, has the low-down on “fiber maxxing” — and how to know if you’ve gone too far.
Exclusive | Is this NYC’s best kept fitness secret? Parks Department offers 100+ free workout classes — here’s how to find them

1 week ago | nypost.com | McKenzie Beard

From her window across the street, Jodi Popper couldn’t help but notice the lively group lunging, squatting, jumping and laughing together every Thursday evening in Astoria Park. “I was curious about it for the longest time, and it took me months and months until I finally worked up the bravery to check it out,” she told The Post.
Alarming study finds that this small difference at birth significantly increases your colorectal cancer risk

1 week ago | nypost.com | McKenzie Beard

Your past might come back to bite you in the butt — literally. A new study suggests that a key factor in early life could increase your risk of developing colorectal cancer as an adult. The findings add to a growing body of research trying to pinpoint what’s fueling the alarming rise in in colorectal cancer among Americans under 50 over the last three decades.
I’ve had a 7-year infection since my ex did the most disgusting thing in a hotel room — I can’t believe it got into my sinuses

1 week ago | nypost.com | McKenzie Beard

Breakups stink, but this one was downright toxic. A woman spent seven years suffering from relentless sinus infections that baffled doctors until they took culture samples from her nose and finally cracked the case. The culprit? E. coli, courtesy of her ex. 4 “E. coli is from poop,” Christine Connell said in a recent TikTok video that has racked up more than 436,000 views — fascinating (and disgusting) the internet.
Selma Blair reveals the MS symptoms doctors dismissed since she was a kid: ‘It took me 30 years to get an MRI’

1 week ago | nypost.com | McKenzie Beard

The world learned about Selma Blair’s multiple sclerosis diagnosis nearly seven years ago — but the autoimmune disease has been tormenting her for most of her life. The “Cruel Intentions” actress, now 52, can trace early symptoms back to her childhood, but claims doctors brushed off the red flags for decades.

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Articles

Super common habit is keeping your brain awake while you sleep — even when you do it hours before bed

Sprinkling ‘nooch’ on your food can help sneak in extra vitamins — here’s what to know

World’s oldest practicing doctor, 102, reveals ‘enemy of longevity’

These 3 vaginal issues are often misdiagnosed — or dismissed as ‘something women should just put up with’

Weed increases risk of major health issue — even without smoking: ‘Boy does it screw up the public health messaging’

What is ‘fibermaxxing?’ Dietitian warns about pitfalls of viral health trend — and the change to keep an eye on

Exclusive | Is this NYC’s best kept fitness secret? Parks Department offers 100+ free workout classes — here’s how to find them

Alarming study finds that this small difference at birth significantly increases your colorectal cancer risk

I’ve had a 7-year infection since my ex did the most disgusting thing in a hotel room — I can’t believe it got into my sinuses

Selma Blair reveals the MS symptoms doctors dismissed since she was a kid: ‘It took me 30 years to get an MRI’

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