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5 ways to stay energized and keep your mind sharp — from NY ER doctors used to 12-hour shifts

NYC-area emergency medicine physicians told The Post how they survive marathon shifts and how you can dodge the afternoon slump with their tricks.

Hugely popular supplement your parents made you take doesn’t work: study

About 19 million American adults — 1 in 5 over age 60 — consume it because they've been told it will benefit their brain and heart and help fight chronic inflammation.

The very healthy meal ‘disciplined’ Victoria Beckham ‘rarely deviates’ from

“I’m quite extreme in anything I do," Beckham said.

Unexpected truth about diet soda vs. water revealed in new study

Diet soda has long promised a hit of sweetness without the sugar overload that can fuel weight gain.

Why The Rock’s protein-heavy post-workout smoothie may not be right for everyone

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson shared his post-workout smoothie with 70g of protein and jasmine rice, but dietitians warn it's not for everyone.

A lawsuit claims Starbucks’ ‘sugar-free’ protein drinks aren’t what they seem — so we asked an expert

The lawsuit has left consumers scratching their heads — and wondering what’s really in their cups.

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

Caffeine can make it more difficult to fall asleep and stay asleep since it competes with adenosine, a naturally occurring chemical in the body that promotes drowsiness.

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

Diet and mental health are linked, with research showing that what we eat is linked to the development of issues like anxiety.

Love bread? 3 ways to choose the healthiest kinds

Not all bread is baked equally.

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

Some telltale signs of aging deserve a closer look as they may not be directly caused by age.

Spouse doesn’t get enough sleep? How it can mess up your diet

Poor sleep is linked to a poor diet, and if your partner isn't getting good rest, it could mess with both of your eating habits.

Popular GLP-1 drugs may trigger a rare, life-threatening brain disorder: study

While the jabs help shed pounds and provide a host of unexpected benefits, they can come at a cost.

Liking 6 specific foods may lower your risk of dying: study

It's common knowledge that what we eat affects our health, but our food preferences could make a big difference, too.

Your daily coffee habit could be taking a toll on your bones, new study suggests

A study of 9,704 women found that drinking over five cups of coffee daily is linked to lower bone density, while tea may help protect them.

I’m a dietitian — let’s play 2 truths and a lie about sugar in your diet

A dietitian puts your sugar smarts to the test with a game of two truths and a lie. Can you separate fact from fiction?

The No. 2 complication of the explosive diarrhea outbreak isn’t what we expected

Americans’ poop problems aren’t over yet.

Fans say eating raw cooking staple is ‘ultimate biohack’ for looking young

Fans say garlic can do everything from lower cholesterol, detox parasites, support heart health and improve insulin sensitivity to clear acne, eliminate brain fog and even cure a cold within...

The riskiest supplements on store shelves — beware the ‘unholy trinity’

That bottle in your medicine cabinet may deserve a closer look.