I quit drinking recently, and one of the things I’ve been curious about is what happens to your gut once alcohol is out of the picture. Drinking can irritate the digestive tract, disrupt the microbiome, and generally leave your stomach feeling a little off. The good news is that the gut is pretty resilient. Here’s what may help it recover — and how long that process can take.
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Nutrition
More Than 80% of Toddler Foods Are Ultra-Processed, Study Finds
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Read the Fine Print: Many parents assume foods marketed to toddlers must meet certain nutrition standards. But that fruit pouch or yogurt tube may not be as healthy as it seems, according to a new study led by the University of Texas at Austin.
The Study: During this grocery-store audit, researchers photographed toddler food sections at 21 Austin grocery stores and looked at 2,783 products aimed at kids six to 36 months old. They sorted everything using Nova, a system that ranks foods by how heavily processed they are. They also checked each product against World Health Organization nutrition guidelines (covering things like added sugar and sodium) for that age group. They concluded thata whopping 81% of products counted as ultra-processed, and almost half missed at least one nutrition guideline. And fruit pouches and mac and cheese were some of the worst offenders.
Keep in Mind: Remember to treat these findings as preliminary because they were presented at a nutrition conference and haven’t gone through peer review.
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Sponsored
Why Foot Pain Can Affect More Than Just Your Feet
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If your feet ache after a long day, it’s easy to assume it’s just part of getting older or spending too much time on them. But the support beneath your feet can influence how comfortably you move throughout the day.
That’s why many people turn to orthotic insoles designed to improve foot function and stability—not just cushion every step. PowerStep’s Pinnacle insole is the brand’s best-selling option, featuring podiatrist-designed arch support, a deep heel cradle, and an exact-fit design that requires no trimming.
If you’re looking for a more supportive approach to everyday comfort, it’s worth seeing why PowerStep has earned the trust of so many professionals and customers.
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Sleep
How to Get a Good Night’s Sleep on Hot Summer Nights
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It’s a Hot One: The summer of 2026 is on track to be one of the hottest summers on record, per the NOAA. Most of the U.S. has a heat index forecast for August of at least 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Some parts of the U.S. are expected to fall into “extreme caution” and “danger” zones. If you live in an area where air conditioning isn’t the norm (hi, SoCal) you may have noticed that it’s hard to sleep in this heat. We’ve got a few tricks to help.
How to Sleep Well in the Heat: Invest in sun-blocking drapes and keep them drawn in the afternoon to prevent your home from warming up too much before bedtime. Use fabrics like bamboo or linen for bedding — same for pajamas (we really like this brand). Consider stashing your pillowcase in the freezer for 15-20 minutes before bed (yes, it works!). And if you find yourself getting frustrated, don’t lie in bed and suffer. Try reading, coloring, or another low-stim activity until you feel sleepy again.
The Benefits: Sleep deprivation, even a mild case, can lead to brain fog, low mood, irritability, memory problems, weakened immunity, and more. When you sleep well, you feel well, and you’re better able to engage in your relationships, work, school, and hobbies.
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SPOTLIGHT
Ways of Seeing
JOHN BERGER
Art Critic, Novelist
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Most of us move through museums the same way we scroll social media: quickly, quietly, hoping something grabs our attention. But new research suggesting that engaging with art and culture may help slow biological aging raises an interesting question: If looking at art is good for us, is there a better way to do it?
Few people have shaped that conversation more than John Berger.
An artist turned critic and writer, Berger believed that seeing isn’t passive — it’s a skill. His landmark 1972 BBC television series and companion book, Ways of Seeing, challenged the idea that great art belongs only to the elite. Instead, he argued that every piece of art is shaped by context: who created it, who paid for it, where it’s displayed, and just as importantly, who is looking at it. The meaning of an artwork isn’t fixed; it changes with the viewer.
Berger encouraged people to slow down and ask simple questions instead of searching for the “correct” interpretation. What am I noticing first? What emotions does this create? Why was this image made? What might someone else see differently? More than 50 years later, Ways of Seeing remains one of the most influential introductions to visual literacy and art history ever created. Want more art in your life? We highly recommend our sister site, Collé.
This sumac chicken uses Greek yogurt in two clever ways: as a tangy marinade that keeps the chicken tender and as the creamy base for a refreshing cucumber salad. Earthy sumac adds bright, citrusy flavor to the chicken, while salting the cucumbers draws out their natural juices and creates a simple, flavorful dressing. Served over a bed of yogurt with sautéed onions, this minimalist recipe turns a handful of ingredients into a balanced, satisfying meal.
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All Healthy + Optimism
Take a Breath
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When stress starts piling up, one of the simplest ways to reset is also one of the most effective: your breath. Research suggests that slow, intentional breathing can help calm the nervous system, improve focus, and reduce feelings of stress in just a few minutes.
In partnership with our parent company, Optimism, we’re sharing a free 7-Day Breathwork Course that teaches simple techniques you can practice in about five minutes a day.
Many people focus on sore feet without realizing poor support can also influence comfort in the knees, hips, and back. A podiatrist-recommended orthotic is designed to improve stability and help support everyday movement. See what makes it different.
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HEALTHY HABIT
Keep Your Bedroom a Little Cooler
You don’t need a perfect sleep setup to make bedtime easier. Try lowering the thermostat, cracking a window, using lighter bedding, or turning on a fan. A cooler room can make sleep feel more inviting — and gives your body one fewer thing to fight at night.
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Final Thought
You may have a fresh start any moment you choose, for this thing that we call ‘failure’ is not the falling down, but the staying down.”
