3/24/19 Newsletter: The News Is Harming Your Health

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Tuning into the news too much can be harmful to your health. Yep, when all of those push notifications and triggering videos and commentaries create chronic stress, you dramatically increase your chances of struggling with anxiety, depression, insomnia, muscle tension, stomach pains and more. Who’s ready to unplug for a day or so? [Swirled]

Life Hack Of The Day: Migraine Edition

Are you one of the 38 million Americans who suffer from migraines? If so, try drinking pure grape juice during your next attack, which can help open up your constricted blood vessels and ease your pain.

Health

Did You Know? A ton of common yoga mat brands use vinyl or polyvinyl chloride (PVC) to make the foamy structure both supportive and flexible. But exposing your body to these chemicals can have a negative impact on your health, which is scary considering how often your skin comes into contact with the mat as you flow. Check out our picks for the best non-toxic, eco-friendly yoga mats. [Swirled]

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Career + Finance

Have you ever thought, “OMG, I just made the worst impression ever”? Take a breath. Truthfully, you’re probably imagining it — we tend to underestimate how much another person likes us after an initial meeting. Researchers have labeled this phenomenon the “liking gap.” So don’t sweat it too much! [Swirled]

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Food + Drink

Cooking just got a lot easier (and more fun!) with HelloFresh. The meal kit company creates customized meal boxes packed with fresh, high-quality ingredients and easy-to-follow recipe cards. Your gourmet, homemade meals are done in 30 minutes or less and you can get your food shipped directly to your door at no extra cost. P.S. HelloFresh is offering you $20 off your first three boxes right now! Grab your discount here.

Recipe Of The Day: A simple tomato sauce is easy to make, and it’s super flavorful and creamy without being overpowering. Our two secret ingredients? Butter and sugar. Adding sugar to a red sauce balances out the natural acidity of the tomatoes, and the butter adds thickness and fullness. [Swirled]

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Travel

Book your plane tickets in January, February or August for the best prices. If you wait to book your next big trip until the beginning of a new year or at the tail end of summer, you could pay a lot less compared to what you would pay for the same ticket in May or June. [Swirled]

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Are You Just Feeling Happy? Keep It Going With:

“Make it Sweet” by Old Dominion Amazon | iTunes

Editors’ Picks:

Amazon Unlimited Music: Music is our jam, and Amazon lets us stream as much of it as we want. The best part? A 30-day free trial!

HelloFresh: Cooking just got a lot easier (and more fun!) with HelloFresh. The meal kit company creates customized meal boxes packed with fresh, high-quality ingredients and easy-to-follow recipe cards.

AmazonBasics 12-Sheet Cross-Cut Paper Shredder: For your own peace of mind (and protection against identity theft), a shredder is a must. Bonus: This option shreds paper and credit cards.

UPOWEX Pull Up Assist Bands, Set Of 4: Resistance bands are a key component for any workout. They’re suitable for all fitness levels, and they can help you build strength and improve your mobility.

We hope you find these products useful! Swirled may be compensated when users click on the affiliate links in this newsletter. Products are in stock at the time of publication.​

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