09.23.23

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

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Exercising in the morning may be best for weight loss, study finds

If you’re aiming to exercise for weight loss, one window of time may be optimal, a new study suggests. Past data has been mixed, but the latest research has fresh clues.

How rucking can give your walking routine a boost

Rucking — walking with weight on your back — is an increasingly popular form of exercise that boosts cardiovascular and muscular health.

Male loneliness epidemic: How fathers face a friendship deficit

In the US, the male loneliness crisis affects fathers deeply, says author and stay-at-home dad Shannon Carpenter. Here are ways to address the unmet need for connection.

‘Mussel’ up to a bowl of bivalves this fall

Aquaculture has made it possible to eat mussels at any time, but fall is the perfect time to indulge since mussels reach maturation later in the year. Here’s how to prep and cook them at home.

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Video: Tips from 'blue zones' that promote longevity

On an episode of Chasing Life, Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks with author Dan Buettner about the secrets of “blue zones” and how adopting certain lifestyle changes may help us live longer. To hear more on how you can be the best version of yourself at any age, follow Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay Gupta.

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