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Daily Edition • Saturday, June 13

Is Your Bug Spray Actually Attracting Mosquitoes?

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You Should Know: Mosquitoes may be evolving to associate DEET, the active ingredient in most insect repellent sprays, with food. That’s right: Your bug spray might actually attract, not repel, mosquitos.

Going Deeper: DEET is considered the gold standard of mosquito repellents. It works by disrupting mosquitoes’ ability to detect us, while also creating an odor and taste they generally find unpleasant. But a new lab study suggests mosquitoes may be able to learn around DEET. Researchers trained Aedes aegypti mosquitoes by pairing the smell of DEET with warm blood. After repeated exposures, many of the insects began associating DEET with food and were attracted to it rather than repelled by it — essentially a mosquito version of Pavlov’s dogs.

Takeaway: It’s possible that mosquitoes could start perceiving DEET as a reward, which raises concerns for those spending time outdoors. However, experts stress that these were laboratory conditions and DEET is still an effective repellent. One doctor says these results are “unlikely to occur in nature.”

Bottom Line: You can keep using DEET, but the study suggests that reapplication may be more important than previously thought.

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Your Summer Routine Could Use This

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Summer has a way of making wellness feel louder than it needs to be. More travel, more social plans, more “get back on track” advice. Veracity takes a calmer approach.

Its daily health formulas are designed to support the basics people actually care about this time of year: metabolism, steady energy, digestion, and feeling good in your routine without extreme dieting or overhauling your life.

Think of it less as a summer-body push and more as a midyear check-in for your body. Veracity helps make your reset feel simple, sustainable, and a little easier to stick with, even when your schedule gets less predictable.

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Personal Development

Cutting PFAS Exposure Is More Doable Than You Think

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Cut It Out: PFAS, aka “forever chemicals,” have been all over the news lately. These synthetic compounds are linked to certain cancers and other negative health outcomes, and according to federal health data, nearly every person in the U.S. has them in their blood. They don't break down easily in the environment or in our bodies, so exposure accumulates over time. There are, however, concrete steps we can all take to reduce our contact with them.

How to Do It: First, search for published water quality reports online. If the levels in your community exceed EPA limits, consider a certified home filter. Diet matters too, particularly seafood, which the FDA considers the biggest PFAS concern. Also, scan labels on your beauty products and toiletries for “PTFE” or anything with “fluoro” in the name, and look for brands that have done third-party testing.

The Benefits: Taking action now will yield results down the road. Research shows that when people reduce their PFAS exposure, blood levels of these chemicals decrease over several years.

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Sleep & Recovery

Bad Dental Health in Childhood Linked to Heart Disease

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Brush Up: The body is interconnected in funny ways. A stressful week in the office can lead to gut issues. A slight pronation in your foot can lead to back trouble. And, according to new research, poor dental health in childhood correlated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.

The Study: Researchers examined data collected and tracked for up to 23 years from a cohort of nearly 569,000 Danish people born between 1963 and 1972. They found that the more severe their childhood cavities and gingivitis, the higher their risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). Female participants with severe cavities as kids had a 45% higher incidence of ASCVD, and males had a 32% higher incidence.

The Takeaway: It’s well established that regular brushing and flossing are good for the heart, as they can prevent infection. Poor dental hygiene is also associated with high blood pressure, thickening of artery walls, and systemic inflammation, likely due to the body’s inflammatory immune response to dental infections.

Keep in Mind: The findings weren’t causal, and the data didn’t account for other factors, such as adult dental hygiene, smoking, and obesity, which are linked to poor oral and heart health outcomes.

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Quick Picks

Brain Boost — Improve cognitive function with these everyday habits.

Holiday Hack — This travel booking mistake could cost you 17%*

Hidden Cost — These “healthy” sweeteners may subtly impact brain health.

Close Enough? — What are the chemical differences between butter and margarine?

Sneaky Signals – These 6 signs of poor gut health aren’t related to digestion.

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What We're Cooking

Tortellini Salad with Zucchini & Roasted Garlic

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Serves: 4-6 | Cook Time: 35 minutes

This summer pasta is fresh, light, and full of wholesome flavor. Thinly sliced zucchini ribbons are marinated with olive oil, lemon, and roasted garlic, which give the veggies a subtle sweetness. Cheese tortellini adds satisfying richness, while toasted pine nuts, Parmesan, and fresh basil on top give the dish a nutty, herby finish. It’s a nourishing but easy dish for outdoor summer gatherings or a healthy, satisfying lunch at home.

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This, Not That

Bean Me Up

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THIS

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NOT THAT

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This: Beans in your pasta sauce
Not That: Pasta sauce alone

Blend white beans into marinara or toss chickpeas into a tomato sauce for extra fiber and protein without changing the vibe too much. It’s an easy way to make a comfort meal more filling without turning dinner into a wellness project.

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The Reset That Doesn’t Ask You to Start Over

A summer reset shouldn’t mean cutting out everything you enjoy or pretending your calendar isn’t packed. Veracity is built for a more realistic version of wellness, with daily formulas designed to support metabolism, energy, digestion, and confidence from the inside out.

It’s a simple way to keep your routine moving, whether you’re home, traveling, or just trying to feel a little more consistent heading into summer.

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HEALTHY HABIT

Put Your Phone Across the Room

At bedtime, charge your phone somewhere you can’t reach from bed. That tiny bit of friction can make it easier to stop scrolling and actually wind down.

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Final Thought

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There are years that ask questions and years that answer.”

– Zora Neale Hurston, Their Eyes Were Watching God

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