McKenzie Beard
McKenzie Brooks Beard is a wellness reporter for the New York Post.
Background
McKenzie covers all things health, fitness, diet and wellness for the New York Post, keeping readers plugged into the latest trends and timeless tips for better living.
She is a proud graduate of American University, where she received both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in journalism. McKenzie’s work has been featured in publications such as Teen Vogue, Voice of America and The Washington Post, where she spent three years covering health policy for a daily newsletter. She has contributed to several award-winning projects, including The Attack, an investigation into the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol that won the Pulitzer Prize for Public Service in 2022.
Born and raised in Oregon, McKenzie planted roots in Queens in 2023. When off the clock, you’ll likely find her catching a movie, awkwardly dancing at a concert, or scouting out her next favorite restaurant.
Latest Articles
You should call 911 immediately if you have these subtle stroke symptoms
Plus why you shouldn't just drive yourself (or get a ride from a loved one) to the hospital.
Prevent 'chapped lips' — and other dreaded menopause side effects — with these 2 steps
"A lot of women I’ve worked with find it surprising to learn how important their overall health and wellness is to maintaining pelvic health," Melissa Waldron told The Post.
How many squats you should be able to do — without a break — at every age
“Squats are arguably the most fundamental movement pattern we utilize," Kristin Collins, a trainer at Life Time fitness club, told The Post.
The popular wellness supplement you should be wary of if you're having sex tonight
"Maybe don’t take it before a hot date, unless you’re nervous," Asprey told The Post.
Can the minimalist ‘caveman method’ save your skin — or destroy it? Docs weigh in on viral trend
“Even humans in ancient times would wash their bodies and skin with water with some frequency,” Dr. Jennifer Shastry, a dermatologist at Northwestern MedicalGroup, told The Post.
This super-common chemical was just linked to 356,238 deaths — and you almost certainly have it in your home
“Our findings add to the vast body of evidence that these chemicals present a tremendous danger to human health,” said Sara Hyman, lead study author.
Inside NYC's anti-loneliness club where seniors share their life stories — including getting told off by Princess Margaret and flirting with Colin Powell
“It lifts our spirits. It makes us feel less alone," Ragaa Mussalli, a participant of the Life Story Club, told The Post. Mussalli also revealed what Princess Margaret said to...
Overheat at the gym? This visual trick can help your body cool down
By using this visual trick, athletes and military personnel could train for extreme environments without having to physically travel to those locations, according to the study's lead author.
Key to healthy aging may be found in brain’s ‘blue spot’ — here’s how it works
A new study maps what healthy aging looks like in a unique brain region that's often affected early by neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s — sometimes years before symptoms appear.
Italian woman, 91, breaks running record — what makes her body different, according to doctors
“Lifelong exercise training can enable extraordinary performance and maintain high functional levels even into the ninth decade of life,” researchers said of the 91-year-old Italian sprinting sensation.
Your kid is 28% more likely to have a developmental issue if you have this health problem while pregnant
Experts say the findings highlight the need for more screening in young women, so they can get treatment before conceiving.
Taking this supplement can reduce your bad moods in only two weeks
New research suggests that a popular gut-boosting supplement can help adults feel less anxious, stressed and fatigued in just two weeks.
Your risk of having a stroke before age 50 shoots up if you have this common condition shared by 8M Americans
A new study looked into risk factors for having a stroke earlier in life and found a surprising link to a fairly common issue.
People with 'Ozempic face' are fixing it with these procedures to fight wrinkles and sagging
They’re winning the battle of the bulge — and losing the war on wrinkles.
This drink can fight aging, promote weight loss and boost energy, says doc: 'It’s the magic bullet I was looking for'
“This is going to change the world,” Dr. Nicholas Perricone, a renowned nutritionist and dermatologist, told The Post.
Researchers may have finally found the reason for the alarming spike in colon cancer among young people — and it could be linked to childhood
“We believe this exposure occurs very early in life — likely during the first decade — when children are infected,” the senior study author told The Post.
Myths — and perks — of 'working out for two,' according to a pregnant fitness trainer
"The benefits of keeping up with a fitness and strength journey outweigh the risks," Alissa Mosca, a USA Weightlifting coach and Planet Fitness trainer, told The Post.
When the fat lady sings? How sound waves can trick the body into losing weight
New research suggests that sound waves can influence cellular activity, including stopping the development of fat.
The incurable 'suicide disease' that causes debilitating pain — and can be triggered by smiling
Sufferers say the pain caused by the nerve disorder is so debilitating that they can't smile, laugh or even make eye contact with another person.
I got stage 4 colorectal cancer at 34 — the symptom I dismissed as a common mom issue
"They told me they had found over 100 polyps on my colon and a mass on my rectum," Sarah Beran told The Post.