Newsletter 5/27/18: The Truth About Vodka Redbull

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Total Bull

A vodka Redbull sounds way more extreme than a vodka cran, but it turns out it’s in your head that Redbull gets you more drunk. Research shows that adding Redbull to your vodka doesn’t amp that buzz up a notch. But since energy drinks have a crazy reputation, you still might feel anticipated effects like impulsiveness and overconfidence. [Swirled]

Life Hack Of The Day: Condiment Edition

Serve your cookout condiments in a muffin tin for easier cleanup.

Up Your Health Game

Wheezer

You might be familiar with seasonal and food allergies, but did you know that exercise can trigger the same type of aggressive inflammation? Take a breath (literally) — only 50 in every 100,000 people are affected by the strange phenomenon. [Swirled]

Ya Burnt!

Sunscreen is key to keeping your skin healthy, but if your sunscreen contains retinyl palmitate (a form of vitamin A), it could actually increase your risk of skin cancer. The ingredient is in about 12 percent of commercial sunscreens so make sure to check the label before choosing your summer brand. [Well+Good]

Live Like A Boss

Climb That Ladder

If you’ve got your eye on a big promotion, flexibility is key. The people who snag the biggest promotions are the ones who find white space in their companies and go beyond their job descriptions to find solutions for every problem. Get outside your comfort zone and you could find yourself movin’ on up. [Swirled]

You’ve Got Mail

Say goodbye to your overcrowded inbox. You don’t need that in your life. Instead, use Gmail plugin Boomerang to schedule emails — both outgoing and incoming — and set up reminders to reply to important emails before they get lost in the shuffle. [Swirled]

The Price Is Wrong

Millennials may make more money than the average Gen Xer and baby boomer did at the same stage of life, but millennials’ cost of living is much more expensive than that of previous generations. It’s a lot pricier to go to college, buy a house or rent an apartment than before. And wages aren’t keeping up with the rising costs. [Business Insider]

Savor Each Bite

TJ’s FTW

Trader Joe’s is at it again, making our holiday weekend even better with a tropical sweet and sour juice. Calamansi Coolers ($2.99) use calamansi fruit to make a floral limeade-like drink, perfect for mixing for your MDW cocktails. [Swirled]

To Be Frank

The hot dog is classic summer fare for Americans, but 43 percent of U.S. eaters are afraid to find out what’s actually inside their franks. Luckily, it’s not mystery meat inside those dogs. It’s the preservatives and additives that you want to watch out for. [HuffPost]

So A-peel-ing

We’re big fans of an oatmeal breakfast, but the instant stuff is garbage compared to this recipe for cinnamon spiced oatmeal served inside a baked apple. You’ll never use a bowl again after you’ve eaten oatmeal out of a perfectly cooked apple with fresh whipped cream on top. [Destination Delish]

Pack Your Bags

Castle On A Hill

Imagine waking up in a tiny castle on the Italian Riviera. You can, for just $30 a night (split with three friends). Right on the Italian seaside, there’s an Airbnb that’s an actual fortress with private beach access and nearby homemade pizza. What more do you need? [Swirled]

The Last Resort

Forget the Mexican coast. Who needs salt water? Not you if you’re bound for Las Grutas de Tolantongo, a spa with natural jacuzzis fed by hot springs. Located a short drive from Mexico City, the resort has 45 cliffside springs, not to mention rivers and waterfalls to explore. [Swirled]

Cutting Corners

You don’t have to pay extra to score a bigger hotel room. Simply ask for a corner room. The accomodations in the corner have larger square footage due to the most hotels’ structural layouts. It’s not a foolproof plan and it’s of course subject to availability, but it’s always worth a shot for a little more space. [PureWow]

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