Tracy Swartz | New York Post https://nypost.com Your source for breaking news, news about New York, sports, business, entertainment, opinion, real estate, culture, fashion, and more. Tue, 02 Jul 2024 19:16:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.5 I plateaued on Ozempic — now I’m trying an experimental new obesity drug https://nypost.com/2024/07/02/lifestyle/former-ozempic-user-taking-new-experimental-drug-retatrutide/#respond Tue, 02 Jul 2024 15:05:38 -0400 2024-07-02T15:16:01-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/07/02/lifestyle/former-ozempic-user-taking-new-experimental-drug-retatrutide/ Tracy Swartz https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32674660 0 www-fox26houston-com-news-houston-84844207 www-fox26houston-com-news-houston-84844207 Diane Schram lost 25 pounds with Ozempic and tirzepatide. After plateauing on those two drugs, Schram is trying the new experimental drug retatrutide, which is being hailed as better than Ozempic. Schram is taking the drug at Renew Body Contouring and MedSpa in Houston as part of a clinical research study. Here, she's pictured with Renew owner Katina Kearns. Retatrutide has earned the nickname "triple G" because it mimics three appetite-suppressing hormones. 8 top diets to follow at 40 for good physical, mental health at 70 https://nypost.com/2024/07/02/lifestyle/8-diets-to-follow-at-40-for-good-physical-mental-health-at-70/#respond Tue, 02 Jul 2024 11:00:31 -0400 2024-07-02T12:34:00-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/07/02/lifestyle/8-diets-to-follow-at-40-for-good-physical-mental-health-at-70/ Tracy Swartz https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32663303 0 Mature woman stirring vegetable salad in kitchen Mature woman stirring vegetable salad in kitchen People who eat nutritiously in their 40s and beyond are 43% to 84% more likely to be in good physical and mental health at 70 compared to those who do not, new research finds. Eight dietary patterns revealed the greatest odds of healthy aging, with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans taking the top spot. Eating fruits, vegetables, whole grains, unsaturated fats, nuts, legumes and low-fat dairy is key, nutrition experts say. Want your kids to focus and think better? These foods may help https://nypost.com/2024/07/02/lifestyle/soy-foods-can-improve-thinking-attention-in-kids-study/#respond Tue, 02 Jul 2024 09:28:05 -0400 2024-07-02T11:20:02-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/07/02/lifestyle/soy-foods-can-improve-thinking-attention-in-kids-study/ Tracy Swartz https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32663689 0 Homemade tofu with soybean seed, Vegan food ingredients in Asian cuisine, Plant based Homemade tofu with soybean seed, Vegan food ingredients in Asian cuisine, Plant based "Our study adds evidence of the importance of nutrients found in soy foods for childhood cognition," said Ajla Bristina, a neuroscience doctoral student at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Roasted edamame, soy nuts, soy milk, tofu, tempeh and soy-based nuggets are rich with isoflavones. 8 fluid ounces of soy milk contain about 28 milligrams of isoflavones. 35% of tattoo inks sold in US are contaminated with bacteria: study https://nypost.com/2024/07/02/lifestyle/35-of-tattoo-inks-sold-in-us-contaminated-with-bacteria-study/#respond Tue, 02 Jul 2024 09:00:19 -0400 2024-07-02T11:02:58-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/07/02/lifestyle/35-of-tattoo-inks-sold-in-us-contaminated-with-bacteria-study/ Tracy Swartz https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32667536 0 eyebrow tattoo permanent makeup eyebrow tattoo permanent makeup The researchers tested 75 tattoo inks from 14 manufacturers for the presence of aerobic and anaerobic bacteria. The FDA considers the inks used in tattoos — including permanent makeup — to be cosmetics, which do not need premarket approval like a drug or medical device does. A Pew Research Center survey last year found that 32% of US adults have a tattoo, including 22% who have more than one. These popular antidepressants cause the most weight gain: Harvard research https://nypost.com/2024/07/01/lifestyle/popular-antidepressants-that-cause-most-weight-gain-study/#respond Mon, 01 Jul 2024 17:12:18 -0400 2024-07-01T17:12:28-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/07/01/lifestyle/popular-antidepressants-that-cause-most-weight-gain-study/ Tracy Swartz https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32652858 0 Female leg stepping on weigh scales. Healthy lifestyle, food and sport concept. Female leg stepping on weigh scales. Healthy lifestyle, food and sport concept. At six months of usage, Lexapro, Paxil and Cymbalta users were 10% to 15% more likely to gain at least 5% of their starting weight than Zoloft consumers, the study found. Wellbutrin was associated with the least weight gain at the six-month, one- and two-year marks. 2 cheap, easy ways to have pretty feet for summer sandal season: doc https://nypost.com/2024/07/01/lifestyle/dermatologist-reveals-how-to-treat-toenail-fungus-at-home/#respond Mon, 01 Jul 2024 15:04:41 -0400 2024-07-02T06:37:12-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/07/01/lifestyle/dermatologist-reveals-how-to-treat-toenail-fungus-at-home/ Tracy Swartz https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32659704 0 Multi-ethnic couple with feet in air Multi-ethnic couple with feet in air Dermatologist Scott Walter is sharing two home remedies for toenail fungus — a vinegar/Listerine soak blend and Vicks VapoRub. Prescription drugs such as Lamisil and Sporanox have shown to be effective in treating toenail fungus, but side effects can include diarrhea, stomach pain, mood changes and rarely, liver damage. I’m a dietitian — this late-night snack won’t spike your blood sugar https://nypost.com/2024/07/01/lifestyle/almonds-are-late-night-snack-that-wont-spike-blood-sugar-dietitian/#respond Mon, 01 Jul 2024 09:58:56 -0400 2024-07-01T13:07:06-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/07/01/lifestyle/almonds-are-late-night-snack-that-wont-spike-blood-sugar-dietitian/ Tracy Swartz https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32654942 0 84789574 84789574 New Jersey dietitian Erin Palinski-Wade reports that almonds are the best late-night snack that won't spike blood sugar, your body's main source of energy. A 1-ounce, 28-gram serving of almonds, which is about 23 kernels, has 164 calories and 6 grams of carbohydrates, according to the US Department of Agriculture. ‘Relaxing’ activity may help prevent weight gain in older women: study https://nypost.com/2024/07/01/lifestyle/sauna-use-may-help-prevent-weight-gain-in-older-women-study/#respond Mon, 01 Jul 2024 09:03:38 -0400 2024-07-01T12:56:04-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/07/01/lifestyle/sauna-use-may-help-prevent-weight-gain-in-older-women-study/ Tracy Swartz https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32652637 0 Ãltere Frau entspannt in Sauna Ãltere Frau entspannt in Sauna Older woman measuring belly The 12-week experiment showed the mice receiving the daily 30-minute heat treatment had less aging-related tissue damage and improved insulin sensitivity — a hallmark of Type 2 diabetes. I’m a dermatologist — here are 4 things I would never do in the summer https://nypost.com/2024/06/27/lifestyle/dermatologist-reveals-4-things-she-would-never-do-in-summer/#respond Thu, 27 Jun 2024 15:54:46 -0400 2024-06-27T16:04:58-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/06/27/lifestyle/dermatologist-reveals-4-things-she-would-never-do-in-summer/ Tracy Swartz https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32614556 0 Hot pretty girls in bikini walking together with inflatable swan, swim ring by swimming pool. Attractive slim women in swimsuits have fun relaxing on sunny day summer party at luxury resort or villa. Hot pretty girls in bikini walking together with inflatable swan, swim ring by swimming pool. Attractive slim women in swimsuits have fun relaxing on sunny day summer party at luxury resort or villa. Zubritsky often shares skincare tips on TikTok. Be very careful of warts when you shave your legs. "Sleeping on wet hair is a moist environment, which can be a breeding ground for things like bacteria and fungus," Zubritsky said. New weight loss drug may be better than Ozempic — here’s how https://nypost.com/2024/06/27/lifestyle/weight-loss-drug-pemvidutide-may-be-better-than-ozempic-trial/#respond Thu, 27 Jun 2024 10:15:44 -0400 2024-06-27T10:32:13-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/06/27/lifestyle/weight-loss-drug-pemvidutide-may-be-better-than-ozempic-trial/ Tracy Swartz https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32608714 0 Pemvidutide Pemvidutide Researchers say pemvidutide — a medication similar to Ozempic — leads to an average weight loss of 15.6% after 48 weeks — with less muscle lost. The promising results of a phase 2 trial of pemvidutide — which included "significant" decreases in heart disease risk factors such as cholesterol — were shared this week at the American Diabetes Association's annual science conference in Orlando. Many ‘healthy’ adults may have a troubling heart condition — and not even know it, study warns https://nypost.com/2024/06/26/lifestyle/many-healthy-adults-may-have-undiagnosed-heart-valve-disease-study/#respond Wed, 26 Jun 2024 18:17:53 -0400 2024-06-26T18:18:06-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/06/26/lifestyle/many-healthy-adults-may-have-undiagnosed-heart-valve-disease-study/ Tracy Swartz https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32590375 0 Healthcare, pensioner suffering from strong chest pain, heart attack risk Healthcare, pensioner suffering from strong chest pain, heart attack risk More than a quarter of "healthy" adults over 60 have undiagnosed heart valve disease, a new study from the University of East Anglia in England finds. There are various forms of heart valve disease, which can affect blood flow. What is ‘Rice-Zempic’? Experts say trendy, bizarre drink has ‘zero scientific backing’ https://nypost.com/2024/06/26/lifestyle/trendy-rice-zempic-drink-has-zero-scientific-backing-experts/#respond Wed, 26 Jun 2024 14:08:38 -0400 2024-06-26T14:19:49-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/06/26/lifestyle/trendy-rice-zempic-drink-has-zero-scientific-backing-experts/ Tracy Swartz https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32596767 0 Rice in the bowl with water. Homemade rice water, skincare product. Rice in the bowl with water. Homemade rice water, skincare product. As more TikTokers tout its benefits, experts are warning that Rice-Zempic has "zero scientific backing" — and any weight loss you get from drinking it will be temporary. While the starchy water has few calories, it simply doesn't have Ozempic's hormonal effects. Millions of Americans take multivitamins to prevent disease — but here’s why they shouldn’t https://nypost.com/2024/06/26/lifestyle/multivitamins-do-not-help-you-live-longer-new-study/#respond Wed, 26 Jun 2024 11:00:07 -0400 2024-06-26T12:43:27-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/06/26/lifestyle/multivitamins-do-not-help-you-live-longer-new-study/ Tracy Swartz https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32584074 0 White plastic jar with supplement facts of multivitamins in woman hands. White plastic jar with supplement facts of multivitamins in woman hands. A new study finds that millions of Americans are taking multivitamins to prevent disease even though "there is little health rationale" for them. In fact, daily multivitamin use was associated with a 4% higher risk of death than nonuse, according to research published Wednesday in the journal JAMA Network Open. Cheese gets gross — here’s a doctor’s trick to storing it properly https://nypost.com/2024/06/25/lifestyle/store-cheese-in-paper-not-plastic-bags-in-fridge-doctor/#respond Tue, 25 Jun 2024 14:37:56 -0400 2024-06-25T15:58:37-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/06/25/lifestyle/store-cheese-in-paper-not-plastic-bags-in-fridge-doctor/ Tracy Swartz https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32582271 0 Cheese storage Cheese storage Dr. Karan Rangarajan recommends wrapping cheese in cheese storage paper, parchment or wax paper and not placing it on its own in a plastic bag in the refrigerator. The Mayo Clinic warns that bacteria like listeria, brucella, salmonella and E. coli can grow along with mold on cheese. Here’s how to lose weight — and keep your bones strong: study https://nypost.com/2024/06/25/lifestyle/liraglutide-exercise-key-to-weight-loss-bone-strength-study/#respond Tue, 25 Jun 2024 11:33:52 -0400 2024-06-25T15:49:28-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/06/25/lifestyle/liraglutide-exercise-key-to-weight-loss-bone-strength-study/ Tracy Swartz https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32573180 0 Weight loss for bone health Weight loss for bone health Researchers say that taking the obesity medication liraglutide and exercising regularly can lead to weight loss — and bone health is still maintained. Liraglutide — sold under the brand names Victoza and Saxenda — is part of a class of GLP-1 drugs that treat obesity and Type 2 diabetes by decreasing appetite. Ozempic is part of this group. The researchers found the exercise and liraglutide groups maintained the weight loss, the combination group shed additional pounds, and the placebo group regained weight. What’s the 2-2-2 method for weight loss? ‘Your body’s gonna feel so good’ https://nypost.com/2024/06/25/lifestyle/2-2-2-weight-loss-method-water-fruits-vegetables-walks/#respond Tue, 25 Jun 2024 09:21:16 -0400 2024-06-25T10:34:28-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/06/25/lifestyle/2-2-2-weight-loss-method-water-fruits-vegetables-walks/ Tracy Swartz https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32574151 0 Two plastic bottles of water on ice cubes on a blue background. Two plastic bottles of water on ice cubes on a blue background. Women's weight loss coach Jenna Rizzo says her 2-2-2 method involves drinking two big bottles of water, eating two servings each of fruits and vegetables, and taking two walks every day. The American Heart Association recommends four servings of fruit and five servings of vegetables daily. According to the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, adults should aim for 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity and two days of muscle strengthening a week. Feeling lonely? Here’s how those emotions could increase your stroke risk https://nypost.com/2024/06/24/lifestyle/chronically-lonely-older-adults-face-higher-stroke-risk-study/#respond Mon, 24 Jun 2024 19:40:13 -0400 2024-06-25T09:02:39-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/06/24/lifestyle/chronically-lonely-older-adults-face-higher-stroke-risk-study/ Tracy Swartz https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32561459 0 Sad unhappy old senior man suffering from memory loss and alzheimer feeling depressed and lonely Sad unhappy old senior man suffering from memory loss and alzheimer feeling depressed and lonely Older adults who experience chronic loneliness face a 56% higher risk of stroke than those who are not lonely, according to a new Harvard study. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy called attention last year to a national loneliness and social isolation epidemic, warning that a lack of social connection increases the risk of premature death by more than 60%. Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the US. Many older adults are taking aspirin to prevent a heart attack — despite the risks https://nypost.com/2024/06/24/lifestyle/older-adults-taking-aspirin-to-prevent-heart-attack-despite-risks/#respond Mon, 24 Jun 2024 17:17:33 -0400 2024-06-24T17:17:45-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/06/24/lifestyle/older-adults-taking-aspirin-to-prevent-heart-attack-despite-risks/ Tracy Swartz https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32555629 0 Unhealthy senior female having medicine at home Unhealthy senior female having medicine at home Millions of older Americans are taking a daily dose of aspirin to lower their risk of having a heart attack or stroke for the first time -- even though they shouldn't, a new study finds. Aspirin has been hailed for its ability to keep platelets from sticking together and forming a blood clot that can spur a heart attack or stroke. But recent research suggests that daily aspirin usage may increase the risk of internal bleeding. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the US. Party too hard in your 20s? How it can affect your brain in the long term https://nypost.com/2024/06/24/lifestyle/how-blackout-drinking-can-affect-your-brain-in-the-long-term/#respond Mon, 24 Jun 2024 09:02:29 -0400 2024-06-24T12:31:38-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/06/24/lifestyle/how-blackout-drinking-can-affect-your-brain-in-the-long-term/ Tracy Swartz https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32555055 0 young male man sit next to table drink alcohol bottle at home sad alone alcoholism Signs and Symptoms rehab abuse and recovery problems young male man sit next to table drink alcohol bottle at home sad alone alcoholism Signs and Symptoms rehab abuse and recovery problems Blacking out and passing out are often used interchangeably when they are different. A person who passes out loses consciousness or falls asleep, while someone who blacks out is awake but won't remember what happened. Going to bed after this hour can cause mental health problems https://nypost.com/2024/06/17/lifestyle/go-to-bed-by-1-a-m-to-avoid-mental-health-woes-new-study/#respond Mon, 17 Jun 2024 09:40:21 -0400 2024-06-17T12:39:52-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/06/17/lifestyle/go-to-bed-by-1-a-m-to-avoid-mental-health-woes-new-study/ Tracy Swartz https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32483571 0 83975036 83975036 New research finds that being a night owl is bad for your mental health. Going to bed by 1 a.m. can lower your risk of developing mental and behavioral conditions such as depression and anxiety, according to a study published last month in the journal Psychiatry Research. Experts recommend getting seven to nine hours of shuteye a night.