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Teens Who Scroll More Are More Likely to Drink More

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Drink Up: You've probably scrolled past lots of social media content featuring someone sipping on a refreshing cocktail without giving it a second thought. But a new study suggests that, for younger users, that kind of exposure might be fairly influential. In fact, teens who used social media once or more per hour were more than three times as likely to report recent alcohol use compared to teens who didn't use social media at all.

The Study: Researchers at Northwell Health used data collected from over 14,000 U.S. high schoolers after the rise of TikTok, which makes this study more current than a lot of earlier research on this topic. The analysis indicated that the more time adolescents spent on social media, the more likely they were to report drinking alcohol in the past 30 days.

The Takeaway: Researchers think frequent scrolling may mean more exposure to alcohol-related content, which could gradually normalize drinking behavior.

Keep in Mind: There's a clear association here, but correlation is not causation. So researchers say more studies are needed before drawing firm conclusions.

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Graduation Season Isn’t One Gift. It’s Four. And They’re All Different People

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Courtesy: Apple

Maybe one is finishing high school, and the other just wrapped college. Maybe it’s a cousin’s daughter, or your coworker’s kid, and you genuinely have no idea what they’re into. The one thing these grads have in common is that they’ll all use Apple Gift Card.

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Fitness

The Best Type of Exercise for Mitochondrial Health, From an Expert

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Tiny Engine, Big Job: Mitochondria are the powerhouse of your cells, and when they’re functioning properly, you’ll feel more energetic, recover better, focus harder, and have a stronger metabolic baseline. But your mitochondria feed off certain types of exercise.

How to Do It: Do two to three zone 2 workouts a week (a brisk walk, easy bike ride, swim, or steady jog), one to two short HIIT sessions, two strength workouts, and one to two active recovery days. The 80/20 split (mostly easy workouts, with a smaller set of difficult ones) is how elite athletes train, and it works the same for the rest of us too.

The Benefits: Studies in Journal of Applied Physiology and Frontiers in Physiology found two effective workouts for mitochondrial density and function: high-intensity interval training and zone 2 cardio. HIIT increases mitochondrial volume and number in muscle tissue. Zone 2 (exercise easy enough that you can still hold a conversation) drives the creation of new mitochondria. And strength training boosts the muscle that houses them all. These studies link improved cellular energy production to better metabolic health, recovery, blood sugar balance, and aging.

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Sleep & Recovery

Can You Fall Asleep Instantly? It Could Be a Red Flag

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You Should Know: If you struggle to fall asleep, the ability to conk out the moment your eyes close might sound like a dream. People who can snooze in seconds — virtually anywhere — might look like champion sleepers, but that “superpower” might not be as healthy as it seems.

Going Deeper: The time it takes to fall asleep is called sleep latency. Everyone is different, but it takes most people 15 to 20 minutes to drift off. Taking a lot more time — or a lot less — to fall asleep is often indicative of a sleep problem. Sometimes it’s temporary, like when we’re wide awake stewing or exhausted from travel.

Takeaway: Regularly being able to fall asleep quickly, especially during the day, often signals chronic sleep deprivation, and excessive daytime sleepiness is also a top symptom of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). If you tend to fall asleep “instantly,” your circadian rhythm might need a reset to get sleep back on track. Try to avoid naps, follow a sleep schedule and routine, get exposure to morning daylight, and keep lights dim at night.

Bottom Line: Quality sleep is defined by healthy sleep latency and duration. Getting at least seven hours consistently allows time for restorative REM sleep and can keep sleepiness at bay.

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This, Not That

A Sharper Brain Break

A hand with long nails fills in a Sudoku puzzle in a notebook, with a pen in the other hand.

THIS

A person holding a smartphone, focused on the screen with both hands in a softly lit indoor environment.

NOT THAT

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This: Crossword or Puzzle
Not That: Mindless Scrolling

Scrolling through social media can leave your brain overstimulated and oddly drained. A quick puzzle or word game engages your mind in a more focused way, offering stimulation without the endless dopamine loop.

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What We're Cooking

Chimichurri White Beans and Asparagus on Toast With Ricotta

Toast topped with cream cheese, asparagus, greens, and white beans, drizzled with a green sauce on a blue plate.

Courtesy: Serious Eats

Serves: 4 | Cook Time: 38 minutes

This spring toast makes an impressive appetizer — but it’s also hearty enough to stand on its own. A homemade chimichurri — made with parsley, oregano, garlic, chili fakes, olive oil and vinegar — soaks into a crisp slice of sourdough, infusing it with its bright, tangy flavor. Creamy ricotta forms the decadent base, topped with tender white beans and asparagus. Spoon as much of the remaining chimichurri as you can manage over top for a filling bite that’s full of spring flavors.

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HEALTHY HABIT

The Produce Add-On

At one meal a day, add a single extra fruit or vegetable to your plate. Nothing fancy — a handful of spinach, sliced cucumber, a side of berries. Over time, that one small addition can meaningfully boost fiber and micronutrients without forcing a total diet overhaul.

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Final Thought

A sandy beach curves along a turquoise sea, bordered by steep green mountains under a cloudy sky.

Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.”

– Melody Beattie, The Language of Letting Go

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Teens Who Scroll More Are More Likely to Drink More

​​Graduation Season Isn’t One Gift. It’s Four. And They’re All Different People

The Best Type of Exercise for Mitochondrial Health, From an Expert

Can You Fall Asleep Instantly? It Could Be a Red Flag

A Sharper Brain Break

Chimichurri White Beans and Asparagus on Toast With Ricotta

The Produce Add-On

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Graduation Season Isn’t One Gift. It’s Four. And They’re All Different People

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