Yet another reason not to eat french fries

http://www.cnn.com/2023/04/24/health/fried-food-anxiety-depression-risk-wellness/index.html? New research suggests that french fries may be linked to depression By Taylor Nicioli, CNN Published 3:01 PM EDT, Mon April 24, 2023 Fried foods may have a negative impact on mental health, a new study found.Jack Andersen/Stone RF/Getty ImagesCNN — French fries — they’re greasy, starchy and a comfort food for many. But reaching for … Continue reading Yet another reason not to eat french fries →

A documentary to watch: “Selena Gomez: My Mind and Me”

At the time this post was scheduled, this movie was included in an Apple TV+ subscription. http://www.theguardian.com/film/2022/nov/03/selena-gomez-documentary-director-alek-keshishian-interview ‘She’s like Princess Di’ – Selena Gomez and the extraordinary film about her mental health Cath Clarke Using six years’ worth of footage, In Bed With Madonna director Alek Keshishian has charted the former Disney child star’s troubled … Continue reading A documentary to watch: “Selena Gomez: My Mind and Me” →

How to talk to someone with Alzheimer’s

http://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/23/well/family/alzheimers-talk-caregivers.html How to Talk to Someone With Alzheimer’s The family of the celebrity zookeeper Jack Hanna is speaking publicly about the difficulties communicating with him now that he has Alzheimer’s. Experts say that such interactions take patience and sensitivity. Credit...Getty By Catherine Pearson June 23, 2023Updated 2:56 p.m. ET The family of Jack Hanna, the celebrity zookeeper … Continue reading How to talk to someone with Alzheimer’s →

Women returning to hormonal birth control despite risks due to fall of Roe and risk of sexual assault

http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/jun/21/roe-reversal-dobbs-decision-birth-control The people turning to birth control after the fall of Roe: ‘I feel a little safer’ More people are feeling backed into a corner after the supreme court struck down the nationwide right to abortion last year Ema O'Connor, published Wed 21 Jun 2023 08.00 EDT The last thing Jana wanted was to go … Continue reading Women returning to hormonal birth control despite risks due to fall of Roe and risk of sexual assault →

Could daily ice cream be a health benefit?

https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2023/05/ice-cream-bad-for-you-health-study/673487/? NUTRITION SCIENCE’S MOST PREPOSTEROUS RESULT Studies show a mysterious health benefit to ice cream. Scientists don’t want to talk about it.By David Merritt Johns Levi Brown / Trunk Archive APRIL 13, 2023, 7 AM ETSHARE SAVED STORIESSAVE This article was featured in One Story to Read Today, a newsletter in which our editors recommend a … Continue reading Could daily ice cream be a health benefit? →

Never forget the utility of “spousal cover”(blaming the person not present for a decision you don’t want to admit you made)

The availability of this technique is almost worth becoming a couple. It's very simple. Have a partner/spouse/important friend who doesn't happen to be with you, then tell someone that your missing partner is the reason you're saying "no." http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/jun/15/rod-stewart-manoeuvre-dump-appalling-friend-donald-trump ‘This is a classic case of what I call spousal cover.’ Photograph: Jack Dredd/Shutterstock Call it the … Continue reading Never forget the utility of “spousal cover”(blaming the person not present for a decision you don’t want to admit you made) →

Need something to fall asleep to? How about the BBC Shipping Forecast?

http://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/14/magazine/falling-asleep-shipping-forecast.html A Secret for Falling Asleep So Good It’s a British National Treasure Tune into serenity with the BBC Shipping Forecast, a weather report from deep in the analog era. Credit...Illustration by Alanah Sarginson By Grace Linden Feb. 14, 2023Updated 10:45 a.m. ET Most nights I don’t sleep well, so to relax, I often listen to audiobooks … Continue reading Need something to fall asleep to? How about the BBC Shipping Forecast? →

Spring cleaning as a synonym for being healthy

http://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/11/realestate/spring-cleaning-tradition.html? The American Cleaning Institute found that 78 percent of Americans did an annual spring cleaning last year, up about 10 percent from 2021.Credit...Elias Williams for The New York Times Spring Cleaning Was Once Backbreaking Work. For Many, It Still Is. In an earlier, dirtier era, a thorough post-winter scrubbing was a labor-intensive necessity. Today, … Continue reading Spring cleaning as a synonym for being healthy →

81-year-old brain doctor’s 7 “hard rules” for keeping your memory “sharp as a whip”

http://www.cnbc.com/2023/02/02/81-year-old-neuroscience-shares-brain-rules-that-keep-his-memory-sharp-as-a-whip.html An 81-year-old brain doctor’s 7 ‘hard rules’ for keeping your memory ‘sharp as a whip’ Published Thu, Feb 2 202310:41 AM ESTUpdated Thu, Feb 2 20235:22 PM EST Richard Restak, Contributor Illustration: Olivia de Recat for CNBC Make It Like any other part of your body, your brain needs daily exercise. Neglecting your brain health can … Continue reading 81-year-old brain doctor’s 7 “hard rules” for keeping your memory “sharp as a whip” →

Plantar fasciitis (excruciating foot pain): its cause, its prevention, and its treatment

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2023/06/09/plantar-fasciitis-causes-treatment/ Plantar fasciitis is painful. Some people are treating it the wrong way. Flip-flop season is here, and so is your risk for plantar fasciitis. Here’s what causes it, how to prevent it, and how to treat the foot pain. By Teddy Amenabar June 9, 2023 at 12:17 p.m. EDT Plantar fasciitis, a common reason for … Continue reading Plantar fasciitis (excruciating foot pain): its cause, its prevention, and its treatment →

7 essential qualities in a good partner (beyond chemistry)

https://www.yourtango.com/love/qualities-ideal-partner 7 Unsexy Qualities Of An Ideal Partner By Lisa Firestone — Updated on Dec 23, 2022 Photo: AkexReut / Shutterstock December 31 may be all about the New Year’s kiss, but by New Year’s Day, most people are thinking about what comes after the kiss. This can be a good metaphor for our dating habits, in general. … Continue reading 7 essential qualities in a good partner (beyond chemistry) →

Four worst foods to eat for high cholesterol and what to eat instead

http://www.cnbc.com/2022/12/30/cardiologist-shares-worst-foods-for-high-cholesterol-and-what-she-eats-for-a-healthy-heart-and-brain.html A cardiologist shares the 4 worst foods for high cholesterol—and what she eats to keep her ‘heart healthy’ Published Fri, Dec 30 202210:35 AM EST Dr. Elizabeth Klodas, Contributor Jessie Casson | Getty Want to maintain a healthy heart and brain? Keep a close eye on your cholesterol numbers. LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol builds up in the arteries … Continue reading Four worst foods to eat for high cholesterol and what to eat instead →