Newsletter 5/18/18: The Most Fit Cities In The U.S.

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Life Hack Of The Day: Battery Edition

Charging your computer battery to 80 percent instead of 100 percent actually extends the battery life more.

Up Your Health Game

A Good Fit

While it’s no surprise that the United States still faces an obesity issue, some cities are looking to turn the tides. In a ranking conducted by The American College of Sports and Medicine and the Anthem Foundation, the most fit city in the nation turned out to be Arlington, Virginia, followed by Minneapolis, Minnesota. (NYC didn’t even crack top 20.) [Swirled]

Eat Your Feelings

You probably already know that what you eat affects your body, but did you know your diet also impacts your mental state? Australian researchers found that clinically depressed participants who made healthy changes to their diets also saw an increasingly positive shift in mood. [Swirled]

Strike A Pose (And Hold It)

Your back will thank you for practicing better posture, but your confidence could also get a boost from maintaining proper alignment throughout the day. Even better: You’ll be seen as more confident, too. Win-win! [Travel + Leisure]

Live Like A Boss

Going On A Venture

Venture-backed companies are on the rise. (In case you’re not aware, that means investors — not loans — fund the organizations.) Uber, which is valued at $69.9 billion, tops the list of most profitable venture-capital companies. Those investors must be thrilled. [CNBC]

Read All About It
Wildly successful CEOs have the best advice on what to read next for career inspo. Bill Gates’ pick, “Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City,” helped him understand why the housing problem is… well, a problem and offered a helpful perspective on how to solve any problem. [Business Insider]

We’re Spent

Need to take control of how you’re spending your cash? Us, too. Here’s a quick tip: Think about all of the “functional possessions” you have — the stuff you need to get through your day like your hair dryer or lawnmower. That should decrease your urge to splurge. #perspective [Moneyish]

Savor Each Bite

Decode That Avo

It’s easy enough to identify the organic produce section in grocery stores, but what about the stickers on each item? The numbers on those stickers can tell you what’s organic (the number starts with nine) and even what’s a GMO (numbers that start with eight). [Swirled]

Box It Up

There’s nothing better than opening a pizza delivery box to find a fresh, steaming pie inside. Actually, there is something better — a pizza box-shaped pizza cooker that will bake your pie to perfection in under 30 minutes. CuiZen’s Pizza Box Oven is available for $46. [Swirled]

Recipe Of The Day

Though we give major props to Italy for introducing us to that perfect plate of spaghetti and red sauce, this Greek version takes the classic to a new level by adding olives and feta. [Yammie’s Noshery]

Pack Your Bags

Flying Solo

Interested in taking an international trip for one? You have plenty of single-passenger destinations to choose from, including Melbourne, Australia. The city down under is safe, English-speaking and pedestrian-friendly. Hello, solo strolls along the coast! [Swirled]

To The Canyons We Go

The Grand Canyon is a popular road-tripping destination, but if you’re looking for something low-key without compromising on the awe factor, check out Bryce Canyon. An underrated national park, the canyon offers sweeping views without being, well, too big to handle. [Swirled]

Deal Of The Day

If you’ve been itching for a U.K. getaway, you’re in luck. Roundtrip flights from Los Angeles to London from October to December are just $544. Yep, even taxes are included. London’s calling! [The Flight Deal]

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