Newsletter 4/12/18: The Best Iced Coffee Hack Ever

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Life Hack Of The Day: Iced Coffee Edition

Making coffee ice cubes is the best way to keep your iced coffee from getting watered down.

Up Your Health Game

Spec-Tacular

Glasses wearers, rejoice. Felix Gray eyewear, the stylish solution for digital eye strain, now comes in prescription strength. Combining blue light-filtering technology with an anti-glare glass and prescription lenses, Felix Grays are as dope as your fave pair of specs with the added bonus of protecting your eyes. [Swirled]

Until We Wheat Again

Going gluten-free without a medical reason could do more harm than good when it comes to your health. According to research, people who cut gluten out of their diets could face a much higher risk of type 2 diabetes. The reason? Those use eat less gluten also tend to eat less cereal fiber, a type of fiber that has been shown to protect against diabetes. [Swirled]

A Hard Pill To Swallow?

Birth control myths are pretty persistent and, according to experts, buying into them could hurt your health. The ones you should stop believing ASAP: 1) Birth control will make you gain weight. 2) It’s not a magical cure when it comes to skin problems. #themoreyouknow [Greatist]

Live Like A Boss

Road to Success

The secret to being successful? Work smarter, not harder. A recent study shows that finding a sense of purpose, obsessing over a core set of priorities and collaborating less (yes, really) are the keys to staying on top of your game. [CNBC Make It]

C’mon, Get Happy

Yale’s famous happiness class is now online, and you can take it for free. Available on Coursera, the class offers practical guidance on everything from developing a meaningful career to identifying worthwhile pursuits. It’s gotta be good because it’s the most popular course in Yale’s 317-year existence. [Quartz]

Mind The (Wage) Gap

Think the gender gap is closing? Think again. A three-year study by HR analytics company Visier shows that the wage gap actually widened between 2016 and 2017 with women under 40 earning just 79 cents for every dollar earned by men. The fix: know your worth, focus on your core responsibilities and make sure that your job description matches your day-to-day tasks. [Forbes]

Savor Each Bite

Donut Judge Me

We’re all about amaze desserts and Disneyland’s new Dole Whip donuts are no exception. Glazed with pineapple icing and topped with marshmallow meringue, these fruit-filled donuts are the ultimate creamy, tropical treat. [Swirled]

What’s Your Flava

Ever wish you could come up with your own your yogurt flavors? Noosa is hiring five yogurt lovers to travel the country looking for new flavor trends. In addition to an all-expenses paid trip to Colorado, winners will receive a $2,000 stipend to use during their food adventures. Applications are open through April 20 and you can fill yours out here. [Swirled]

Recipe Of The Day

Move over Taco Tuesday, Taco Thursday is where it’s at. These 20-minute Caribbean shrimp tacos are the perfect way to spice up your dinner. [Half Baked Harvest]

Pack Your Bags

U.K. Calling

When it comes to traveling around the U.K., several destinations give London a serious run for its money. The supernatural atmosphere of Pluckily in Kent and the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff, Wales are just two underrated spots that rival England’s capital. [Swirled]

Take A Hike

Did you know that Japan is home to five out of 10 of the world’s longest hiking trails? From the 2,849-mile long Hokkaido Nature Trail to the slightly shorter Kinki Nature Trail, the picturesque hikes are the perfect chance to enjoy Japan’s natural wonders. Hello, cherry blossoms! [Swirled]

Deal Of The Day

If you’re looking to get off the grid, a trip to El Salvador could be just what the doctor ordered. For a limited time, you can fly roundtrip from LA to San Salvador for just $257. [The Flight Deal]

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