The Aporia · Rachel Sacks

2026-09-11 · New York Post

Delaying a life milestone by just one year lowers your risk of dying by 11%

🔮 You may want to hold off on stopping the daily grind. mixed

2026-09-15 · New York Post

NYC race sends runners from gym to gym — with workouts at every stop and no set route

🔮 A rainy Sunday morning couldn’t stop over 200 athletes from running through the Meatpacking District up to Midtown Manhattan, then across the bridge to Williamsburg. But this wasn’t your typical 5K. assertive

2026-09-16 · New York Post

Your sleep-deprived spouse is messing with your diet: study

🔮 And if you share a bed with a partner who sleeps poorly, their sleep could be messing with your diet, too, according to a new study. assertive

2026-09-16 · New York Post

Pooping Hyrox champ had warned that she ‘hates’ the exercise that sparked diarrhea emergency

🔮 While she likely couldn’t have predicted just how crappy it could be, she has complained about one portion of Hyrox competitions multiple times in interviews going back to 2024. assertive

2026-09-16 · New York Post

5 mistakes women make that are aging them faster than they realize

🔮 Everyday choices play a big role in how we age, and one longevity doc says a few bad habits may seem harmless — but are actually having a real impact on your body. assertive

2026-09-19 · New York Post

I’m a geriatrician — 8 things I never assume are ‘just getting older’

🔮 Other explanations could include a slower metabolism, a loss of muscle mass and becoming less active over the years. assertive

2026-09-20 · New York Post

What happened to people’s brains when they ate 2 tablespoons of tomato paste every day

🔮 Your pasta dinner could ketchup to your brain health. mixed

2026-09-20 · New York Post

A common virus could nearly quadruple your odds of suffering new back problems

🔮 A common virus could cause more than just a cough. assertive

2026-09-20 · New York Post

Skin patch worn while you sleep could help you better manage stress during the day

🔮 Get a bad night’s rest, and you could be anxious all day, while racing thoughts or chronic problems can keep you up at night. mixed

2026-09-21 · New York Post

Clavicular reveals ‘shopping bag’ penis-growing method — as doctor warns it can cause permanent damage

🔮 “You could typically gain about an inch of length if you’re pretty consistent,” the looksmaxxer said, adding that he used to do the trick while driving around in his car. mixed

2026-09-21 · New York Post

New study finds startling flaw if AI starts choosing who gets organ donations: ‘Diverge from human values’

🔮 And second, AI didn’t struggle with indecision, confidently picking an answer, despite humans seeing that there may not be a clear and correct response. assertive

2026-09-22 · New York Post

Smartwatches show ‘substantial error’ at tracking calories burned — especially for certain kinds of people

🔮 However, one of the most commonly tracked metrics — calories burned — may not be completely accurate, especially for one group of people. mixed

2026-09-22 · New York Post

Having disproportionately big boobs linked to a surprising health issue: study

🔮 “Many people think of enlarged breast tissue primarily as a cosmetic issue, but our findings suggest it may be associated with a broader range of women’s health concerns,” lead study author Kristyn Pocock said in a press release. mixed

2026-09-27 · New York Post

The ‘reporter trick’ that can help autistic kids cope with sensory overload

🔮 To many autistic children, everyday sensations, such as scratchy fabric or a loud car horn, can be overwhelming and cause distress. One study from UCLA Health, though, may have found a coping mechanism often used in what’s considered the gold standard of therapy, as well as by several journalists. mixed

2026-09-27 · New York Post

Early life exposure to a beloved food ingredient is linked to anxiety in adulthood: study

🔮 “We were specifically interested in understanding if having sugar in early life could contribute to incidences of mental health issues such as depression and anxiety later in life,” lead study author Dr Hana Navratilova said in a press release. mixed

2026-09-27 · New York Post

How to fall correctly — and why it’s so important to learn if you’re over 65

🔮 “Also, if on certain medications like anticoagulants, there is a higher risk of bleeding and can lead to more serious injuries that could be fatal,” Strange told The Post. assertive

2026-09-28 · New York Post

How soon you should stop drinking caffeine before bedtime is earlier than you think

🔮 Your afternoon pick-me-up may have some unintended consequences. assertive

2026-09-28 · New York Post

Teen is ‘first and only’ patient to have a tooth growing in bizarre place — doctors ‘were very surprised’

🔮 Leaving an ectopic tooth in could cause permanent damage to surrounding teeth, formation of cysts or sinus or nasal issues, depending where the tooth is located. mixed

2026-09-29 · New York Post

🔮 The FDA identified both recalls as Class II, which is “a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.” mixed

2026-09-29 · New York Post

What is a ‘backyard ultra’? The endurance race with no finish line that can last for days and hundreds of miles

🔮 A “backyard ultramarathon” may conjure images of runners looping on a compact lawn with a picket fence, but the reality is actually much more extreme. assertive

2026-09-29 · New York Post

Night owls may have a particular late-in-life problem that’s bad for their health — and wallets

🔮 Now, new evidence out of Finland suggests night owls’ habits may catch up to them, putting them at a disadvantage later in life, both physically and financially. assertive

2026-10-04 · New York Post

Nipple-twisting prank between friends may have saved man’s life

🔮 This could be due to the fact that men are less likely to assume a lump in the chest is cancer, thereby delaying seeking diagnosis and treatment. assertive

2026-10-04 · New York Post

4 surprising things people don’t realize can mess with their hearing

🔮 And certain factors that mess with the ability to properly hear may take some people by surprise, including an item many reach for regularly. mixed

2026-10-05 · New York Post

The underdiagnosed condition that could raise your risk of heart disease — and the quick ankle test to catch it

🔮 When we think of cardiovascular disease, we might associate conditions like irregular heartbeat or heart failure with plaque buildup in the heart’s arteries. mixed

2026-10-05 · New York Post

Warning over very trendy skincare and hair growth treatment that isn’t actually FDA approved: ‘You can’t fully predict its side effects’

🔮 While injections may cause typical reactions like mild redness or irritation at the injection site, they also carry a risk of allergic reactions. mixed

2026-10-06 · New York Post

A one-time treatment may fix damaged adult retinas — and reverse vision loss: study

🔮 Recent research has identified a one-time treatment that may repair damaged retinas and even reverse vision loss. assertive

2026-10-11 · New York Post

GLP-1 drugs can ‘reverse biologic aging’ by two to three years, say drug companies

🔮 In the search for scientific remedies for aging, Novo’s drug semaglutide (sold under the names Ozempic and Wegovy) may be the closest solution. mixed

2026-10-11 · New York Post

The ancient Iranian fruit scientists think may help treat heart failure

🔮 A silent yet deadly epidemic is sweeping the nation, with the number of Americans living with heart failure expected to nearly double from 6.7 million in 2024 to 11.4 million by 2050. mixed

2026-10-11 · New York Post

A breakthrough treatment may revive busted knees and eliminate joint replacement: study

🔮 Now, a revolutionary treatment may provide relief for the joint inflammation, pain, stiffness and reduced mobility that often come with arthritis or other knee injuries. assertive

2026-10-16 · New York Post

Two people have died after taking bootleg versions of not-yet-on-the-market ‘triple G’ weight loss drug

🔮 “The FDA should do whatever it possibly could do to get their hands on the actual drug that was injected by both of these patients,” associate professor at Harvard Medical School Pieter Cohen told CBS News. mixed

2026-10-18 · New York Post

You can now get a robot massage designed by Tom Brady

🔮 Massages may provide short-term relief for pain in the neck, shoulders, lower back and knees, as well as a part of supportive care for cancer patients. assertive

2026-10-19 · New York Post

Love late-night snacking? It raises your risk of a serious disease by 20% to 30%

🔮 And while a little meal before bedtime may curb your hunger in the short term, eating at the wrong time could increase the risk of a severe disease that causes permanent damage. assertive

2026-10-20 · New York Post

Long Island fitness competition has race for kids as young as 8

🔮 The race is intended to give all kids the confidence boost that comes with crossing a finish line and hearing crowds cheering for them, with Collins noting that for some “it could be their first ever fitness event.” assertive

2026-10-25 · New York Post

What is ‘circadian’ depression? It may be the reason why you can’t sleep

🔮 Depressive symptoms may look similar, but there are various underlying causes. mixed

2026-10-25 · New York Post

Men battling baldness may soon have a new pill to turn to

🔮 A widespread problem, hair loss affects roughly 50 million men and 30 million women, and while there’s no special potion to reverse genetic or age-related decline, some products may slow down loss and promote regrowth. mixed

2026-10-26 · New York Post

New breakthrough in fight against devastating disease that kills 90K a year

🔮 The results of the phase 3 trial could offer hope for a disease that kills more than 97,000 people around the world each year. assertive

2026-10-26 · New York Post

Skip the dental drill — a simple liquid could stop cavities from progressing: study

🔮 The good news is that an innovative treatment could not only replace the dental drill, but also spare those who brush off scheduling their next checkup. speculative

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