Sunscreen should be one of the simplest healthy habits: Put it on, reapply, and get on with your day. Instead, the sunscreen aisle has become a maze of chemical versus mineral formulas, sky-high SPF numbers, and ingredients we’re told to seek out or avoid. Now, a new report claims only about one in five products meets its standards for both safety and effectiveness — which raises an obvious question: What should we actually be putting on our skin? Take a look at our story on the topic here.
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Cognitive Health
It’s Not Just What You Eat — When You Eat May Matter for Brain Health
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A Matter of Time: We often think of intermittent fasting as a weight loss tactic or gut reset, but a new pilot study suggests it might also benefit the brain, at least in women. Researchers at Rutgers University wanted to know if changing when you eat, not just what or how much, could help prevent the cognitive decline that appears to come with age.
The Study: The trial enrolled 47 women ages 50 to 79 who were overweight or obese. Everyone cut 500 calories a day, but 26 participants also restricted eating to under nine hours daily, typically between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. After six months, both groups lost similar amounts of weight. However, only those who followed the shorter eating window showed improvements on tests measuring spatial planning and problem solving.
The Takeaway: Both groups dropped roughly the same amount of weight, yet only the time-restricted group saw brain gains. That suggests something about the eating pattern itself, separate from calorie restriction and weight loss, might be the reason behind it.
Keep in Mind: This trial was small and hasn’t gone through peer review yet, and other factors (exercise, food quality, and genetics) affect cognitive decline, as well.
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Personal Growth
Why More People Are Turning to Fitness Clubs to Stay Sober
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The Trend: Ultrarunner Max Jolliffe’s recent victory at the Badwater 135 is remarkable on its own — but it’s also part of a bigger story. Jolliffe, who has been sober for more than a decade, has spoken about how the discipline, resilience, and community that support recovery have also fueled his athletic pursuits. Across the U.S., that mindset is showing up in sober rock climbing groups, weightlifting and run clubs, hiking meetups, and even alcohol-free community dinners. Rather than centering recovery around what people are avoiding, these groups focus on building a life people genuinely enjoy.
What People Are Saying: Recovery experts say these communities work because they replace isolation with connection, a major predictor of long-term recovery. Exercise can improve mood, reduce stress, and provide structure, while group activities add accountability and a shared sense of purpose. Sober spaces and exercise-based programs can be a valuable complement to traditional treatment, doctors say, though they’re most effective as an adjunct, not a replacement for evidence-based care like counseling, medication, or detoxing when appropriate.
What to Know: Fitness isn’t a cure for addiction, but spaces that center physical activity and community offer something important: a healthy identity and a supportive community that make sobriety feel safe.
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Nutrition
How Much Water Do You Really Need To Stay Hydrated?
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You Should Know: Three-quarters of Americans are dehydrated. Yes, you read that right: 75% of us aren’t drinking enough water. Staying hydrated is especially important during hot weather, but there isn’t a magic number of glasses everyone should drink. Hydration needs depend on factors like body size, activity level, temperature, humidity, age, pregnancy, certain medications, and health conditions.
Going Deeper: The “8x8” rule (eight cups of eight ounces of water per day) is a good start, but there’s no evidence backing it up as a universal rule. A simple way to check your hydration status is your urine: pale yellow generally signals good hydration, while dark yellow often means it’s time to drink more. (Totally clear urine means you’re drinking more than you need). Thirst, dry mouth, headaches, fatigue, dizziness, and muscle cramps are also signs you’re falling behind. During prolonged exercise or heavy sweating, replacing electrolytes alongside fluids is also important.
Takeaway: Instead of chasing a specific water goal, pay attention to your body’s signals and adjust your intake based on your environment and activity.
Bottom Line: Hydration is personal and flexible. There’s no magic number of ounces, so it’s important to know the signs of dehydration.
Fresh tomatoes take on a richer, more savory side in this simple baked recipe. A creamy topping of mayonnaise, Parmesan, and two kinds of mustard melts into a golden crust, while oregano adds an herby finish that complements the tomatoes’ natural sweetness. A sprinkle of mozzarella and fresh parsley completes the dish, making it an easy accompaniment for grilled meats or a way to showcase ripe summer tomatoes.
This: Put your workout on the calendar Not That: Waiting for motivation to send an invite
Movement is easier to protect when it has a time slot. Put a walk, run, class, lift, or stretch session on the calendar like any other appointment. You can still move it if the day goes sideways, but at least it starts with a place to live.
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HEALTHY HABIT
Build a Boredom Menu
Sometimes snacking, scrolling, or shopping is less about need and more about boredom. Make a short list of other options: walk around the block, call someone, stretch, shower, read 10 pages, clean one drawer, make tea. When boredom hits, you’ll have choices that aren’t just “phone” and “pantry.”
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Final Thought
One can be the master of what one does, but never of what one feels.”
