In October of last year, our entire office took time out of our day to consider a simple question: how do we all actually become more optimistic? Our guide for the morning was the best-selling author and mindfulness expert Case Kenny. He walked us all through a set of exercises that helped all of us better understand our goals both individually and as a group. Now, nearly a year later, we’re offering our readers free access to Case through the 7-Day Mantra Challenge. Just sign up, grab a pen, and see where it takes you.
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Fitness
Running Gets a Luxury Makeover
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The Trend: Running, historically one of the most affordable forms of fitness, is being positioned as a luxury lifestyle. Fueled by gorpcore-esque brands like Bandit, Satisfy, and District Vision that cater to affluent customers with an angle toward exclusivity, running has taken on an identity unattainable by many (or most).
What People Are Saying: Luxury running brands selling high-ticket athleisure are really selling more than the clothes. The appeal of these brands is partly performance, but also design, craftsmanship, and exclusivity. District Vision, for example, has built a cult following around minimalist aesthetics and highly technical products, while Satisfy leans into a punk-inspired, rebellious identity. As runners increasingly see their gear as part of a broader lifestyle, not just something worn for exercise, they are willing to spend more: some reports say runners spend nearly $1,500 per year on the sport, when the true essentials cost much less.
What to Know: Running is still accessible and affordable. You can still lace up your old kicks and run out the door in whatever athletic clothes you own. If you can afford luxury running clothes and want to try them, that’s fine, too — just remember that luxury gear might make running feel more you, but it won’t make you a better runner.
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Sponsored
Hearing Clearly Is a Brain Health Decision
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Most people treat hearing as an ear issue, but it’s also a brain health issue. If you’ve ever left a noisy dinner feeling exhausted, it could be because your brain was working hard to process all the sound. The good news is that research from Harvard, Johns Hopkins, and the NIH suggests cognitive performance may improve when hearing clarity improves.
Horizon IX by hear.com was built on that exact science. The hearing aid uses dual AI-powered processors that separate voices from background noise in real time, helping reduce the effort of following conversations so you can truly connect. Over 670,000 people have tried it — join them with a 45-day, no-risk trial.
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Fitness
This Is The Best Workout for PMOS, Study Finds
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A Real Pain: PMOS (formerly called PCOS) is a complex hormonal and metabolic condition that can cause irregular or absent periods, elevated androgens, acne, excess facial or body hair, and difficulty with ovulation. It’s also associated with insulin resistance and a higher risk of cardiometabolic problems. Exercise is already recommended as part of PMOS management — but does the type matter? According to one new study, yes.
The Study: Researchers reviewed 19 studies involving 1,018 women with PMOS, comparing different exercise approaches — aerobic, resistance training, or both combined — with one another. They looked at how each exercise type affected levels of testosterone and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH). Exercise in general lowered testosterone across all 19 studies, but aerobic exercise led to a larger drop compared to resistance or mixed training.
Takeaway: If you have PMOS, you don’t necessarily need a “hormone-balancing” workout a la TikTok. Regular exercise is beneficial, and incorporating some aerobic work specifically may help lessen symptoms associated with high testosterone in women.
Keep in Mind: The findings also don’t mean specific workouts are automatically better for everyone. Physical activity should be sustainable and based on your preferences, goals, and abilities.
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Nutrition
Could Your Kitchen Cleaning Habits Be Making You Sick?
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Scrub Up: Avoiding nasty pathogens that can cause salmonella poisoning, cyclosporiasis, and other illnesses are top of mind for many of us these days. Handling, washing, and cooking food properly does a lot to decrease the risk. Deep-cleaning the space where you prepare that food — your kitchen — is also crucial.
How to Do It: Certain parts of the kitchen are germ magnets. Ditch the sponge for a dish-scrubbing brush: Their bristles dry faster and are therefore less hospitable to germs, and they can be sanitized in a hot dishwasher cycle. Wipe countertops with paper towels or reusable cloths that are sanitized often in the dishwasher or washing machine. Disinfect your sink at least once a week with diluted bleach. Let it sit for a few minutes, then unplug the sink so it can run down the drain. Boil or run metal drain baskets through a dishwasher at least once a week. Cold doesn’t kill all germs, so two to three times a year, empty and disinfect your ice maker. It’s obvious, but bears repeating: Wash hands frequently and thoroughly when cooking.
The Benefits: Cases of foodborne illnesses are increasing. Keeping your kitchen clean can prevent pathogens from lingering in your home.
Tomato and Corn Salad with Bacon, Lime, and Cilantro
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Serves: 8-10 | Cook Time: 50 minutes
This tomato and corn salad is bright, smoky, and built around classic summer produce. Sweet corn, cherry tomatoes, crisp bacon, cilantro, and lime are tossed with a fresh tomato dressing that brings a sweet acidity to each bite. It’s easy enough to whip up for the week but will still impress at your next BBQ.
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This, Not That
Choose Fiber
THIS
NOT THAT
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This: Add a side of fiber Not That: Hoping your sad little entrée handles everything
A meal gets more useful when fiber shows up. Add beans, lentils, vegetables, fruit, whole grains, seeds, or a simple side salad. You don’t have to overhaul dinner. You can just give it a supporting cast.
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Sponsored
Why Clearer Hearing May Matter More Than You Think
Hearing clearly isn’t only about your ears. Researchers have explored how much effort the brain uses to process sound, especially in noisy settings. Horizon IX by hear.com uses dual AI-powered processors to separate voices from background noise in real time. See how clearer hearing could make everyday conversations easier.
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HEALTHY HABIT
Use a Bowl for the Snack
Snacks are not the problem. The endless bag-to-mouth mystery portal is the problem. Put chips, nuts, crackers, popcorn, or sweets in a bowl before you eat them. It turns snacking into a choice with a beginning and an end, which is a lot easier to enjoy than grazing until the package gets suspiciously light.
