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Washington Post
3 days ago
- Health
- Washington Post
Why you should eat breakfast early
Well+Being Why you should eat breakfast early May 31, 2025 | 4:11 PM GMT Our bodies release insulin in the morning and melatonin in the evening — key factors in how much our blood sugar can spike after a meal. What the science says about intermittent fasting Related


Washington Post
5 days ago
- General
- Washington Post
Protein bars, mosquito magnets and vitamin D: The week in Well+Being
You are reading our weekly Well+Being newsletter. Sign up here to get it delivered to your inbox every Thursday. Summer is on the horizon. You're probably looking forward to flip-flops, barbecues and your favorite fun-in-the-sun activities. There's one fly in the ointment, so to speak: mosquitoes. If you happen to be a mosquito magnet — meaning you attract a bloodthirsty horde, while everyone around you remains unscathed — it's even worse. This week, we're diving into why some folks are more likely than others to get mosquito bites, and what to do to keep those little monsters at bay. But before that …


Washington Post
22-05-2025
- Health
- Washington Post
Longevity workouts, sleep banking and long covid: The week in Well+Being
You are reading our weekly Well+Being newsletter. Sign up here to get it delivered to your inbox every Thursday. I think you'll agree with us on this one. Longevity is not just about living longer, it's about feeling good as you age — strong in body and mind. If anyone knows about healthy aging, it's cardiologist Eric Topol, who studied 'super agers' for decades. This week, we're sharing a few things he learned while taking a look at these ultrahealthy older folks. First up? The secret to their success is not all about genetics. With a few lifestyle tweaks, you can dramatically increase your chances of becoming a super ager yourself. But before that …


Washington Post
19-05-2025
- Health
- Washington Post
Questions about prostates you were too embarrassed to ask
Well+Being Questions about prostates you were too embarrassed to ask May 19, 2025 | 8:56 PM GMT With former president Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis in the news, Dr. Trisha Pasricha has some facts about the organ and when to see your doctor about it.


Washington Post
16-05-2025
- Health
- Washington Post
Take your fitness to the next level with the 7‑Minute Power Workout
Well+Being Take your fitness to the next level with the 7‑Minute Power May 16, 2025 | 3:30 PM GMT Is your workout too easy? Challenge yourself to get more fit and age better.