HEALTH & MEDICINE
Food
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1,375 words6–9 minutesWhy the Trump Administration Is Obsessed With Whole Milk
Read More: Why the Trump Administration Is Obsessed With Whole MilkMilk is mundane in most contexts, but you can’t help noticing when it is smeared across the upper lips of America’s government officials. An image of Donald Trump sporting a milk mustache and glowering…
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611 words3–4 minutesDrinking 2-3 cups of coffee a day tied to lower dementia risk
Read More: Drinking 2-3 cups of coffee a day tied to lower dementia riskEvidence from a study of more than 130,000 people suggests that two to three cups of coffee a day can reduce dementia risk and slow cognitive decline. The research — published in JAMA and…
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821 words3–5 minutesWhich is worse, a soda or a beer?
Read More: Which is worse, a soda or a beer?Pure, clear water: yes. Soda and other sugary drinks: no. Alcohol in its many forms: maybe, but always in moderation. In a conversation Thursday at the Harvard Chan School, experts zeroed in on beverages,…
Mental Health
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1,152 words5–7 minutesHow Stress Can Cause Weight Gain
Read More: How Stress Can Cause Weight GainStress is often seen as purely a mental issue, but it can have far-reaching effects on health. One consequence of chronic stress is its effect on body weight. If you’ve ever found yourself craving…
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1,593 words7–10 minutesWhat Does It Mean to Be an Optimist?
Read More: What Does It Mean to Be an Optimist?Some people seem naturally inclined to see the glass half full. In other words, they’re optimists! Optimism is defined as a mental attitude characterized by hope and confidence in success and a positive future.…
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1,965 words8–12 minutesHow To Improve Postpartum Mental Health
Read More: How To Improve Postpartum Mental HealthMay is Maternal Mental Health Month. The purpose of this monthly designation is to focus on increasing awareness for mental health concerns experienced by mothers. Today’s newsletter will focus in particular on mental health…
Health & Medical
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1,478 words6–9 minutesThe Skincare Industry Is Coming for Toddlers
Read More: The Skincare Industry Is Coming for ToddlersKids love to imitate their parents, and in Shay Mitchell’s home, that meant her daughters wanted to copy her face-mask routine. Mitchell, an actor best known for her role in Pretty Little Liars, would…
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2,053 words9–13 minutesIs a chatbot therapist better than nothing?
Read More: Is a chatbot therapist better than nothing?Recent reports suggest we are experiencing a loneliness epidemic and mental health crisis. Suicide rates in the U.S. have risen over the past two decades; a recent surgeon general’s report flagged troubling statistics on…
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946 words4–6 minutesWomen’s Health Is Getting A Facelift—The Narrative Holds Leadership Accountable
Read More: Women’s Health Is Getting A Facelift—The Narrative Holds Leadership AccountableIndustries constantly shape the cultural scripts we live by. These messages appear embedded in what gets funded, studied and discussed in boardrooms and newsrooms. When industries underinvest in a problem, they imply what matters…