08.02.25

Welcome to your weekly roundup on living well, made simple.

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You can slow cognitive decline as you age with lifestyle changes, large study finds

Lifestyle interventions can slow cognitive decline in your 60s and 70s, according to a large randomized controlled trial. Here’s how.

FIRST ON CNN: Dramatic lifestyle changes can fight early-stage Alzheimer’s, study says. Here’s how

Adopting intensive lifestyle changes can slow or stop progression of early-stage Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study.

Mosquitoes bite! 5 tips for making yourself less attractive to them

Mosquitoes find humans delicious. But aside from the discomfort of bites, the insects also carry disease. An expert offers five tips to make yourself less appetizing.

Is the ‘fibermaxxing’ trend good for you? Yes, and here’s why

“Fibermaxxing,” a new TikTok trend, can be great for your gut and overall health, experts say. Here’s how to do it right.

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This 6-pound backpack changed one man’s approach to life

Glen Van Peski is a legend in the world of ultralight backpacking. He spent decades shaving unnecessary pack weight until he narrowed his gear down to just a few pounds. See what he chose to keep and how it changed his perspective on life.

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