Seeing What Else Is Possible

Good Morning.

Our idea of what a life can look like doesn't come entirely from within.

We learn what's possible partly by watching other people.

The jobs they have. The places they live. The relationships they build. The ways they spend their days.

Without realizing it, those examples can become the boundaries of what we imagine for ourselves.

Then we meet someone who made a choice we'd never considered. We visit a place where people organize their lives differently. We discover a profession we didn't know existed, or see someone build a life that doesn't resemble the ones we grew up around.

Suddenly, another possibility exists.

It may not be a life we want. That's almost beside the point.

Sometimes seeing a different way of living does something valuable on its own.

It shows us that some of the choices we thought were fixed were choices we simply hadn't known we could make.

Have a great weekend.

Longevity

The Long Game
One small thing for a longer life

Did You Know

Your happiness may reach farther through your social circle than you realize.

Tracking nearly 5,000 people over 20 years, researchers found that happiness clustered through social networks, extending to friends, friends of friends, and even people three connections away. Having a happy friend who lived nearby was associated with about a 25% greater chance of being happy yourself.

Even more interesting, happiness appeared to travel through these networks more strongly than unhappiness did.

Connection is one of the six factors that shape how well we age. The Worthyest Longevity Index measures all six in 4 minutes. Yours, personalized. Get my score →

Source: Fowler & Christakis, BMJ, Framingham Heart Study analysis of 4,739 people followed over 20 years.

The Curiosity Edit

Today’s Insight: Skin Aging & Repair

Breakthrough Drug Reverses Skin Aging and Dramatically Speeds Healing

Older skin doesn't recover from injury as efficiently as younger skin. Researchers are investigating whether targeting one of the biological processes associated with aging could help restore some of that lost healing ability. Read the full story here.

The Bright Side

There’s plenty of noise in the world, but here we focus on the good. The Bright Side is where positivity, progress, and proof of human kindness take center stage. Because no matter what’s happening out there, there’s always light to be found.

A Man Took In Two Boys Who Had Nowhere Else To Go. Then Strangers Across The Country Stepped Up

One man opened his home to two boys who needed somewhere to go. When others learned what the three of them were facing, help began coming from strangers across the country. Read the full story here.

Modern Living:

Communication & Behavior

Are Women Really More Talkative Than Men?

It's one of the most persistent stereotypes about men and women. Researchers put it to the test by measuring how much people actually talk in everyday life. Read the full story here.

Health & Wellness

The Habits That Keep Us Well

Some of the things that support long-term health happen far beyond the doctor's office. This collection looks at the benefits of reading for pleasure, a smarter way to prepare the body for exercise, and new research connecting muscle loss with dementia risk.

The Health Benefits of Reading for Pleasure, According to a Recent Study
Reading a good book may offer more than an enjoyable way to spend an evening. Recent research suggests reading for pleasure is associated with several aspects of well-being, adding another reason to make time for it.

The 4-Step Warm-Up Formula to Move Better and Avoid Injury
A good warm-up involves more than a few quick stretches before exercising. A four-part approach can help prepare the body for what's coming while improving movement and reducing the chance of injury.

Losing Muscle Could Also Increase Your Dementia Odds, Reveals New Study
Maintaining muscle as we age may have implications that extend beyond strength and mobility. New research is examining an intriguing connection between muscle loss and the likelihood of developing dementia.

The Conscious Plate:

Food, Nutrition & Elevated Living

Making Sense of Everyday Food Choices

The grocery aisle and kitchen cabinet are full of choices that can look more straightforward than they actually are. This collection looks at how cooking oils compare, a spice that may help support healthier cholesterol, and what different organic labels really tell you about the food you're buying.

4 of the Healthiest Cooking Oils to Use and 3 You Should Limit, According to Dietitians
Cooking oils differ in their types of fat, nutritional benefits, and how well they work at different temperatures. Dietitians explain which ones are worth reaching for regularly and which may be better used less often.

The #1 Spice to Help Lower High Cholesterol, Recommended by Dietitians
Spices can do more than add flavor without extra salt or sugar. One familiar option contains compounds that have attracted attention for their potential role in supporting healthier cholesterol.

Not All Organic Labels Mean the Same Thing. Here’s How to Read Them
“Organic” can mean different things depending on the wording that appears alongside it. Knowing what the labels actually require can make it easier to understand what you're paying for at the grocery store.

Final Note

This is what we leave you with. A thought to end the day, carry in your pocket, or come back to later. Nothing big. Just something to reflect on.

When a Goal No Longer Fits

Some goals belong to an earlier version of us. We can spend years moving toward something only to discover that getting closer no longer feels as important as it once did.

Walking away can make all that effort seem wasted.

But a goal doesn't have to be reached to have mattered. Sometimes pursuing it changes us enough that we eventually want something different.

Pass It On

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