A (possibly unpleasant) shower habit could help prevent you from getting sick

Hate catching a cold? A relatively simple change in the shower could help you get sick significantly less, new research suggests. As the seasons change, it seems everyone’s under the weather. But instead of downing vitamin C, a new study from the University of Basel in Switzerland takes a different approach to dodging the sniffles. This new research points to the psychology. If you’re willing to stick with something as unpleasant as a cold shower every day for 12 weeks, they found you’ll get sick a lot less. Here’s what researchers found. Sticking with cold showers Researchers had 735 people…

Who St. John’s insiders are tipping to be the team’s next leaders

In difficult times last winter, St. John’s had two players it could look to that kept everything together. Zuby Ejiofor and Sadiku Ibine Ayo. They were leaders, players who understood what Rick Pitino wanted and communicated his message well to their teammates. They’re gone now, and in time someone will…

Exclusive | Meet the biohacker kids whose dads are trying to live forever

As a kid, Anna Asprey’s Friday evenings included neurofeedback training, where sensors measured her brain activity to teach it to function more efficiently. Time with her dad, biohacker Dave Asprey, involved divvying up his supplements before a trip. At bedtime, she rejected a nightlight, concerned it might throw off her…

How the proposed MLB salary cap would put the squeeze on the Mets roster

Since buying the Mets six years ago, Steve Cohen has emphasized the importance of building an infrastructure that will sustain the franchise. Part of his thinking undoubtedly was his hope to avoid massive payrolls with an eye toward the Mets’ profitability. But at least as equally pertinent, if not more…

Brandon Aiyuk owes 49ers M as NFL return comes with complications

Brandon Aiyuk’s return to the NFL comes with several complications. The estranged 49ers wide receiver is set to return to the team facility Friday afternoon, but the reunion is sure to be awkward. The latest report states Aiyuk owes the 49ers roughly $13 million in bonus forfeiture, according to NFL…

Son of incoming Lakers owner Bob Iger revealed as G League broadcaster

The Coachella Valley Lakers, the Lakers’ G League affiliate, announced on Thursday that Will Iger, the son of former Disney CEO Bob Iger, will be the team’s play-by-play announcer for the 2026-27 season.  He’ll join A.C. Green, who’ll be the game analyst, as the Coachella Valley Lakers’ broadcast team.  The…

Trent McDuffie’s mysterious absence raises red flags for Rams

What initially appeared to be a minor injury for Rams cornerback Trent McDuffie is suddenly becoming a major concern this week. McDuffie missed his second consecutive practice Thursday as the Rams prepare for Sunday’s pivotal matchup against the Commanders, raising questions about whether their All-Pro cornerback will be available. The…

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