Newsletter 5/4/18: Hot Peppers = Live Longer

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Life Hack Of The Day: IQ Edition

Thinking of a positive memory before you go into a big meeting or interview can boost your IQ score by up to 10 points.

Up Your Health Game

Spice Up Your Life

Spicy food lovers, rejoice! Research shows that eating hot peppers may increase life expectancy by up to 12 percent, likely thanks to their capsaicin content. Even more great news? Spicy foods have been shown to protect against high cholesterol, Type 2 diabetes and even certain types of cancer. [Swirled]

Totally Adaptable

If you’ve never heard of adaptogens, you might want to check them out. Herbs like Asian ginseng, licorice root and ashwagandha are considered key elements of Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine thought to boost your immune system and increase physical endurance and focus. Clinical results are still TBD, but holistic doctors swear by them. [Swirled]

Replace Those Undies

Ever wonder how often you should replace your underwear? According to experts, the answer is once a year. That’s because even clean underwear contains bacteria that can’t be fully washed away. If you’re not quite ready to part with your favorite pair, experts suggest using bleach in your wash cycles and hanging your undies out to dry in the sun. [HuffPost]

Live Like A Boss

So Long, WFH

Working from home (at least full-time) might not be all it’s cracked up to be. In fact, 62 percent of millennials prefer working from an office on a consistent basis. Even more surprising: Younger millennials (those aged 18 to 25) say that they’re partial to traditional working environments. [Swirled]

Pay It Forward

Using Google Pay can save you both time and money on pretty much all of your shopping. In addition to storing you payment info in one place so that you can use it both online and IRL, the app gives you access to exclusive offers and eliminates the need to take your actual wallet when you leave the house. [Google]

Sleep Tight, Sleepyhead

If you’ve ever drifted off at your desk, you’re not alone. A new survey shows that 51.8 percent of us admit to dozing on the job. The industries with the sleepiest employees: tech, construction and public administration have the highest percentage of sleepers with finance and insurance not too far behind. [CNBC Make It]

Savor Each Bite

Hass To Have It

If you love avocados, a new avocado-shaped sweet treat is about to rock your world. Say hello to Avolato, a frozen vegan dessert made from 60 percent Hass avocado and served inside an avocado shell. Available at London’s Snowflake Luxury Gelato store, the dairy-free dessert will run you about $13. [Swirled]

Grin And Beer It

American history just got boozy thanks to Budweiser’s newest lager. A limited collection light beer based on a handwritten recipe from George Washington, Freedom Reserve Red Lager has a sweet aroma and a smooth molasses finish. You can use the code “Freedom” to snag a discount on a six-pack of your own from Drizly. [Swirled]

Recipe Of The Day

Kale is a great addition to pretty much any meal and this kale pasta with sunflower cream sauce is a serious dose of yum. [Naturally Ella]

Pack Your Bags

Fly Away With Me

If you loved “Toy Story” as a kid, a new Buzz Lightyear plane is basically your travel dream come true. The plane from China Eastern Airlines features Buzz on the fuselage and includes “Toy Story”-themed designs throughout the inside of the plane. The “Toy Story” plane currently flies between Beijing and Shanghai, so if you’re thinking of checking out the Shanghai Disney Resort, you’ll definitely want to book your ticket. [Swirled]

A Peak Experience

Looking for the most exclusive pop-up restaurant in the world? The Triyagyoni pop-up on Mount Everest promises to offer a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience. Featuring local ingredients and Michelin-starred cuisine, the pop-up can only accommodate 10 diners and it’ll run you $5,600. [Swirled]

Deal Of The Day

Another day, another flash sale and this one is pretty sweet. Featuring domestic and international flights starting at just $49, this Alaska Airlines deal is just too good to miss. [Travel+Leisure]

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