Hello, health enthusiasts! Erin Donnelly and Lauren Tuck here, filling in for Kaitlin Reilly, who is on vacation, which is highly encouraged by our team as taking time off is good for your well-being. According to the Pew Research Center, nearly half of all paid vacation workers at their jobs lose vacation hours. Need ideas? Slip on a swimsuit and hit the beach (but wearing sunscreen is a must!), find a hobby or kill it in bed watching the Olympics – there’s no right way to do it. relax. When planning your next getaway, keep these health tips in mind, and as always check the weather in your area – and your horoscope, if you like.
🍨 Limit sugar intake
The next time you add sugar to your morning coffee, consider this: Research from the University of California, San Francisco, found that reducing your daily sugar intake by 10 grams — roughly two spoons – can turn back your natural clock. in 2.4 months. For context, a can of soda has about 39 grams of sugar, and a chocolate bar has about 25 grams (which means eating a few square servings for dessert -have the full object is the correct step). — ED
🥓 Eat a little bacon
If you needed a nudge to rethink your bacon consumption, this is it. Research presented at the 2024 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference has found that eating processed meat ages the brain, contributing to a greater risk of dementia. What can you do about it? According to researchers at the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health, a daily serving of processed meat (the equivalent of two slices of bacon, one hot dog, two sausage links or two ounces of deli meat) with tofu, beans or nuts. reduce a person’s risk of dementia by 20%. Something to think about the next time you whip up a club sandwich for lunch. — ED
🟤 Avoid cinnamon
At the risk of giving up on your apple pie or cinnamon toast, it’s worth doing a quick check to make sure the ground cinnamon you’re using is safe. As part of a months-long investigation, the US Food and Drug Administration has issued a new warning about high levels of lead in many ground cinnamon products. If you find one on your spice rack, be sure to stop using it and dispose of it immediately, as lead poisoning can cause unpleasant health symptoms, especially for young children. — ED
🇩🇪 Go back to Germany
My son is 7 months old and has not slept through the night. My baby is walking, and I’m tired. I’m still going, because I live in the United States, but I’m thinking of moving to Germany after learning what prescriptions parents like me can get. As CNN reports, doctors can write an Rx for “Kur,” which translates as cure, a four-week spa break that will be delivered to one of the country’s 350 cities through “Heilbad,” or healing baths. Oh, and it’s also covered by health insurance. — LT
📱 Hope-scroll
Is your social media content a mix of scary headlines, heated debates and influencers you can’t relate to? It’s time to fix that algorithm into something better. Experts tell Yahoo Life that positive reading (think puppy videos, Team USA TikToks, etc.) can help combat the negative ways that judgmentalism affects our mental health. Following the reports you receive (and silencing the ones you don’t know) should make your time online more enjoyable. — ED
🍳 Consider replacing your non-stick pans
Even using a non-stick pan, my omelets come out looking more messy. With the “Teflon flu” on the rise, is it time to switch to more traditional dishes? But what is Teflon flu, and how worried should I be? (Because, really, I need all the help I can get in the kitchen.) According to America’s Poison Centers, there were 265 suspected cases of polymer fume fever in 2023, the highest number in the most cases since 2000, Good Morning America reports. Polymer fume fever is caused by overheating pans coated with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), and symptoms include chest tightness, coughing, shortness of breath and headaches. A simple toss-up answer? If you have a cheap traditional pan that was made before 2015, it’s a good buy. But follow these tips – and, experts agree, proceed with caution. — LT
💋 Kiss for 6 seconds
Six seconds is all it takes to change your mind, so find your partner and do-si-do! Couples therapists and clinical psychologists John and Julie Gottman pioneered the practice of intimacy. The couple, the Associated Press reports, studied more than 3,000 couples over 30 years and found that six seconds is the golden time to release oxytocin. Is it stupid? Of course! And the Gottmans know that. But who doesn’t have six seconds to spare for a smooch? It’s worth a shot! — LT
🔙 Sleep with your back neutral
does your back hurt? The way you sleep may make it worse. According to VeryWellHealth, it’s best to sleep with your back and head in a neutral position – think chin up, shoulders down and hips in line, knees relaxed and back straight. A pillow – tucked between your knees when you sleep on your side – can help keep your body in good alignment, which is especially important if you’re prone to back and neck pain. — ED
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