Is the Calorie-Counting Era Finally Over?

Plus: the 5-minute reset for your work week, airplane water you should avoid, turmeric's supplement problem, and what Ozempic is doing to grocery sales

Why Mixing Up Your Workouts Might Help You Live Longer

Plus: rage rooms as stress relief, ibuprofen's surprising cancer link, how to stop sleep anxiety, and what positive thinking does to your immune system

The Secret to Happiness Isn't What You May Think

Plus: the gender gap in exercise and stress relief, protein stacking instead of protein anxiety, tactile hobbies that calm your nervous system, and sleep data that predicts 100+ diseases

Being Alone vs. Being Lonely

Plus: why global cancer rates and U.S. survival tell different stories, the minimum effective dose of fitness, Crohn's and fasting-mimicking diets, and how hygge can calm you

The Olive Oil Shot Trend: Skip It

Plus: a heart test women aren't getting, what taste changes reveal about your health, the nasal spray trap, and how stress hijacks your hormones

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What Doctors Want You to Unlearn About Your Health

Plus: coffee's digestive bonus, why PCOS doesn't respond to quick fixes, and the food label trick that cuts through marketing BS

When Drinking Stops Feeling Optional

Plus: your brain health starts in your thighs, the 5-minute trick that changes how hard exercise feels, and weighted vest recommendations

Exercise Is Great for You—Just Not for Weight Loss

Plus: the B12 deficiency hiding in your feet, the preservative problem in convenience foods, and a multivitamin reality check

How to Fit Resistant Starches Into Your Diet

Plus: AI is spotting pancreatic cancer early, what your circadian rhythm says about dementia risk, and the science of a truly good nap

How to Keep Lettuce From Turning Slimy in the Fridge {BETA}

Plus: a new way to determine obesity, hpv myth-buster, and permission to stop "doing it all" in 2026

Breakfast IS Optional

Plus: a 2026 meal plan, why your resolutions might fail, and speaking up for yourself in healthcare

Are Freeze-Dried Fruits Healthy? {BETA}

Plus: menstrual cycle irregularity, how we share our gut bacteria, and simple tips for a flexible wellbeing mindset

The treadmill doesn't have to be miserable {Beta}

Plus how to prepare for your next appointment, another reason to get your shingles vaccine, and why swearing makes you stronger

Why Facial Redness Gets Worse With Age

Plus: brain health through movement, gut science without hype, and how to rest better this season

Holiday Nostalgia Can Be Good for Your Mental Health {BETA}

Plus: your heart notices your routine change, kimchi's immune edge, and a better flu "shot"

What Makes a Plant-Based Diet Work {BETA}

Plus: The probiotic myth, beauty labels worth trusting, and why supplements aren’t shortcuts

Your Bedtime Phone Scroll Isn’t the Real Sleep Villain

Plus: a hormone episode you'll want to bookmark, cheesy benefits, and the art of "gray-rocking"

Psychology tricks that make food taste better (TEST)

Plus: A postpartum depression treatment breakthrough, why you should hydrate before going to bed, and more good news for coffee drinkers

Your 5-Minute Women’s Health Digest for Thursday 12.04.25