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Tracy Swartz

Chicago

Senior Lifestyles Editor and Writer at New York Post

Senior lifestyles editor/writer for the New York Post, in Chicago. I pun this town. Alum: @chicagotribune @redeyechicago @jhuartssciences @uispar @uf

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Articles

  • 4 days ago | nypost.com | Tracy Swartz

    Baby got bac!We all know that kissing and other close contact can transmit infections like the common cold, mononucleosis and herpes. A new study out of Iran suggests that depression and anxiety might be transmissible through kissing, too. 3 Depression and anxiety can trigger the release of the stress hormone cortisol, which can disrupt the delicate balance of bacteria in the mouth.

  • 1 week ago | nypost.com | Tracy Swartz

    Biohackers, chew on this. Anti-aging aficionados have tried it all — including taking certain drugs off-label in the hopes they will lead to longer, healthier lives. A new study out of Germany provides fresh evidence that this approach may be worthwhile. Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Biology of Aging found that a combination of two cancer drugs prolonged the lives of mice by about 30%. 4 But buyer beware.

  • 1 week ago | nypost.com | Tracy Swartz

    Exhausted all options for better sleep? You’re not alone. About 12% of Americans experience chronic insomnia, defined as trouble falling asleep, staying asleep or returning to sleep after waking up in the night. Another 30% report occasionally struggling with insomnia. Researchers have identified the “3 Ps” of insomnia — factors believed to trigger and prolong habitual sleeplessness.

  • 1 week ago | nypost.com | Tracy Swartz

    Goodbye, sundae scaries!Junk food tastes so delicious, but these cravings frequently sabotage diets because they lead to overeating and weight gain. Now, researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have found a way that you can have your cake — and eat it too! They determined that following a nutritious meal plan that allows for small amounts of tempting treats can reduce cravings and spur weight loss.

  • 1 week ago | yahoo.com | Tracy Swartz

    Goodbye, sundae scaries!Junk food tastes so delicious, but these cravings frequently sabotage diets because they lead to overeating and weight gain. Now, researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have found a way that you can have your cake — and eat it too! They determined that following a nutritious meal plan that allows for small amounts of tempting treats can reduce cravings and spur weight loss.

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