Try adding this 1 thing to your diet to reduce your risk of dementia

Plus, an easy way to track how what you drink impacts your sleep!

March 15, 2023 | VIEW IN BROWSER March 15, 2023 | VIEW IN BROWSER Good morning! We hope your week is rolling along smoothly. If you're still feeling a bit run down from the time change, consider joining our sleep challenge. It's a health booster that requires blessedly little effort.    Today is about starting to pay attention to some of the daily habits that may subtly impact your sleep. If you find yourself struggling to stay awake during the day, it's worth tracking what you drink — specifically caffeine and alcohol. Our planner will help you tune into whether or not what you drink is affecting you and, if it is, we have evidence-based advice on how to cut back. JOIN THE CHALLENGE > Walking Challenge Today's Workout Today's workout is a 20-minute walk. If you're feeling bored with walking indoors, try taking a different route through the house or finding an elevated surface to walk up. But make sure to keep it simple and focus on your breathing. You can also try playing some of your favorite songs and walking to the beat! Also, just because it's an indoor walking challenge doesn't mean you can't walk outside. Do what works best for you!  SEE MORE > Need a break from this month's challenge? Click here to snooze this section until next month. 😴 Your Meal Plan Today's Plan This Oatmeal with Pear and Almonds gives you something delicious to look forward to in the mornings. Serve with lower-sugar Greek yogurt mixed in or on the side.   Here's your meal plan for today:   Protein-Boosted Avocado Toast| Rotisserie Chicken Salad| Sheet-Pan Pineapple Chicken with Brown Rice See something you don't like? Swap it with another recipe in your weekly plan. GET THE MEAL PLAN > Making Space for Mindfulness Study calls COVID's mental health impact 'minimal.' The responses perfectly capture 2020 A study was published on March 8 that described the mental health impact of the pandemic as "minimal." READ MORE > One Small Thing Real ways to make a difference in your life, one small thing at a time. Try adding this 1 thing to your diet to reduce your risk of dementia New research suggests that opting into the Mediterranean diet could reduce your risk of developing dementia or Alzheimer's — even for for people who have a genetic predisposition. You don't have to overhaul your eating habits overnight to make a difference in your health, though. Start by adding some of the foods central to the Mediterranean diet.    Extra virgin olive oil, EVOO, is a pillar of the Mediterranean diet. EVOO is high in monounsaturated fats and polyphenols, antioxidants that guard against free radical damage. The compounds in EVOO also have a positive effect on gut health.   To eat like the Mediterraneans, make EVOO your go-to cooking oil. Cook your veggies in it and use it as a condiment over salads, pasta and bread. Check out the 7 staples of the Mediterranean diet.  THE 7 STAPLES OF THE MEDITERRANEAN DIET > Wellness News Yes, I asked my parents for permission to kiss boys at age 27 In the first week of living together during the pandemic, my family went around in a circle and each shared our end-of-life wishes. Yes, I asked my parents for permission to kiss boys at age 27 In the first week of living together during the pandemic, my family went around in a circle and each shared our end-of-life wishes. These common myths about food allergies can have dangerous consequences Food allergies are on the rise. Here are some of the most common and harmful misconceptions about food allergies, according to allergists. These common myths about food allergies can have dangerous consequences Food allergies are on the rise. Here are some of the most common and harmful misconceptions about food allergies, according to allergists. 7 sleep essentials for your best rest yet, according to Good Housekeeping Catch more Zzz's with these expert-picked products, including mattresses, silk pillowcases and more. 7 sleep essentials for your best rest yet, according to Good Housekeeping Catch more Zzz's with these expert-picked products, including mattresses, silk pillowcases and more. Thanks for letting us in your inbox! See you again tomorrow morning. Want to refer a friend? Subscribe here Send us Feedback Follow us on Facebook More TODAY Newsletters 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 Manage Subscriptions | Unsubscribe | Privacy | Contact MANAGE SUBSCRIPTION | UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT