Newsletter 5/19/18: Health question? Ask your skin
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Life Hack Of The Day: Soda Edition
Have a shaken can of soda? Tap the sides, not the top, to prevent any bubble build-up before you open it.
Up Your Health Game
When Snacks Attack
We’ll always tell you to eat when you’re hungry, but there are foods you should never indulge in before bedtime. Red meat, for example, is a poor choice because your stomach will work harder than normal to break down the protein, keeping you awake in the process. [Swirled]
Chill, Brah
Need to calm the hell down but not into meditation? Try sophrology, which helps you connect with your inner self through breathing and relaxation. Unlike meditation, which prompts you to still your mind, sophrology suggests taking control of how you react to life experiences. [Swirled]
Listen To Your Skin
Your skin can do more than just protect your body from the elements— it can also indicate how healthy you are. Seeing wrinkles? Alcohol could be to blame because it sucks away your skin’s moisture, creating fine lines. And if your skin is dry, you might be consuming too much sodium. [Insider]
Live Like A Boss
Don’t Tweet About It
We all have those embarrassing tweets from college (“That frat party was sooo dope!” -insert pic-). But instead of scouring your social media for NSFW material, download Clear, the app that scans your accounts to make sure every drunk post is deleted before the wrong person sees it. [Swirled]
Life On Mars
Leave it to Elon Musk to think — and do — the impossible. The business magnate’s vision of the future includes easy access to Mars, and he believes reusable rocket technology will prove that reusability is the future of our world. [CNBC]
S*#&!
Though cursing at work isn’t exactly professional, research shows that those who use profanities in the workplace are actually more liked. Even crazier: The average American utters their first curse word of the day around 10:54 a.m. Well, damn! [Ladders]
Savor Each Bite
Hola Horchata!
Swap your boring old lemonade this summer for something even more refreshing… and indulgent. Enter: Horchata, Mexico’s gift to the world. The drink is a mix between rice pudding and cinnamon cereal milk. It seems heavy, but trust us — it’s just what you need. [Swirled]
Micro-Wait A Minute
We credit our laziness to microwaves — what would we do without the instant reheating appliance? There are a few foods that should never go in there, though, including mushrooms. The proteins break down in the microwave, which can wreak havoc on your gut. [Swirled]
Recipe Of The Day
Need a short stack in a short sec? These banana and chia seed blender pancakes are a snap to make and taste like you spent hours in the kitchen. [A Beautiful Mess]
Pack Your Bags
Hopped Off The Plane At LAX
Live a little larger on your next vacay by staying in this Hollywood Hills Airbnb located on Mount Washington with sweeping views of Los Angeles. You’ll score a private pool and hot tub, an expansive patio and a pad fit for a movie star for just $135 per night. [Swirled]
Slide On Down
Got guts? Visit Noah’s Ark Waterpark in Wisconsin where you’ll come face to face with The Scorpion’s Tail. The 400-foot slide that will send you plummeting almost straight down at 50 feet per second. Your stomach may literally be in your throat when you get to the bottom. [Swirled]
Deal Of The Day
Let’s go to Mexico! No, seriously. Roundtrip tickets from U.S. cities like Dallas, Orlando, New York and Miami to Mexico City and Cancún are on sale from $185. Keep your eye out for dates in June and those between August and November. [The Points Guy]
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