The Comfort of Knowing Where Everything Is

Good Morning.

You know which light switch does what, how hard to pull the door that sticks, where the good glasses are, and exactly how long the shower takes to get hot.

None of it requires thought.

That's part of what makes home feel like home. It's not only familiarity with a place. It's the thousands of tiny instructions you've learned so completely that you no longer notice yourself following them.

Sometimes comfort is simply knowing what happens when you turn the knob.

Have a great weekend.

Longevity

The Long Game
One small thing for a longer life

Did You Know

A hug from someone you trust may help keep you from getting sick.

In a study of 404 adults exposed to a common cold virus, people who felt better supported, and who received more hugs in the days before, were less likely to develop an infection when they were under stress. Among those who did get sick, more frequent hugs were also associated with milder symptoms.

Researchers think physical affection may be one way social support helps buffer the effects of stress.

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: Cohen et al., Psychological Science, 2015. Carnegie Mellon study of 404 adults.

The Curiosity Edit

Today’s Insight: Cancer Research

Cancer Is Rising in Younger Adults. Faster Biological Aging May Help Explain Why

Why are some cancers becoming more common in younger adults? New research suggests chronological age may tell only part of the story, with faster biological aging potentially offering another clue. 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.

Woman With Alzheimer’s Regains Most of Her Memory, Finds Love and Hope

After an Alzheimer’s diagnosis changed the course of her life, one woman has regained much of what she thought was gone, while finding an unexpected new chapter along the way. Read the full story here.

Modern Living:

Resilience

When Life Throws You a Curve, Chances Are You’ll Do Okay

We often underestimate how well we'll handle difficult changes before they happen. Research on resilience suggests people may be more adaptable than they expect when life takes an unexpected turn. Read the full story here.

Health & Wellness

Better Ways to Measure Your Health

The numbers we use to judge health don't always tell the whole story. This collection looks at choosing between two popular cardio machines, what biological age may reveal about stroke risk, and why body composition can provide information the bathroom scale can't.

Elliptical vs. Treadmill: Which Cardio Machine Is Right for You?
Both machines can provide an effective cardiovascular workout, but they challenge the body differently. Here's how they compare for impact, muscle use, calorie burn, and the kinds of workouts each is best suited for.

400K+ People Reveal the Aging Clue Linked to Higher Stroke Risk
Two people of the same chronological age can show very different signs of aging inside the body. Research involving more than 400,000 people suggests that difference may provide useful information about stroke risk.

Why Body Composition May Matter More Than the Number on the Scale
Body weight combines muscle, fat, bone, and water into a single number, which can hide important differences in health and fitness. Looking at body composition can provide a more complete picture of what's actually changing.

The Conscious Plate:

Food, Nutrition & Elevated Living

The Choices Hidden in Everyday Eating

Some nutrition decisions are so routine that we barely consider them. This collection looks at which fruit and vegetable skins are worth keeping, what vitamin E does in the body, and several daily habits that may be working against healthier cholesterol.

Which Fruit and Vegetable Skins Are Safe to Eat?
Peeling fruits and vegetables can sometimes mean removing nutrients along with the skin. Food experts explain which peels are perfectly edible, which offer nutritional benefits, and which ones are better left uneaten.

What Happens to Your Body When You Take Vitamin E
Vitamin E plays several important roles in the body, from protecting cells to supporting immune function. Dietitians explain what getting enough can do, where to find it in food, and when supplementation deserves more caution.

3 Common Daily Habits That Can Raise Your Cholesterol
Cholesterol isn't influenced only by the obvious foods on your plate. Several routine behaviors can affect your levels as well, making them worth examining if improving heart health is a priority.

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.

You Already Know What You’re Ordering

A restaurant becomes a favorite when you start thinking about what you'll order before you arrive.

At some point, a restaurant stops being somewhere you're trying and becomes somewhere you know. You have your table preference, the dish you came back for, maybe the thing you insist everyone else should try.

The menu is still useful. You just don't really need it anymore.

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