Want the latest health intel? We’ve combed the science journals so you don’t have to
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That’s how many minutes it took people to fall asleep after scrolling (and scrolling) through videos on TikTok before bed. Not ideal. To remedy this – and snooze sooner – schedule in a social media powerdown at least two hours before bedtime.
NATURAL HEALING
If you’re hitting the park on the regular – whether it’s to run, walk, picnic or play – it’s a win for the way you feel about your body. Researchers* found being in nature helps people develop healthier thought processes, allowing you a greater sense of perspective when ill-feeling about the way you look enters your mind. So, go green and let the positive vibes bloom.
CHEW LOSE
Diet-induced thermogenesis (DIT) refers to heat generated in the body after eating and is known to prevent weight gain. Now, researchers* have found that chewing food long enough increased DIT. Managing your weight? Aim for 30 seconds per mouthful.
SUPER SNACK
Eating a small handful of little red goji berries, five times a week, increases the density of eye pigments lutein and zeaxanthin. Both of these are protective against agerelated macular degeneration – the leading cause of sight loss. Get thee to the health foods aisle and up the preventative health power of your porridge, stat.
Slick move
Replacing half a tablespoon of margarine or dairy-derived fat with olive oil on the daily is associated with a lower risk of dying from heart issues, cancer or respiratory diseases. Extra virgin and balsamic-dipped sourdough? Don’t mind if we do.
