05.11.24

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

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Here are the ultraprocessed foods you most need to avoid, according to a 30-year study

Studies have shown that ultraprocessed foods can have a detrimental impact on health. But 30 years of research show they don’t all have the same impact.

Your body needs three forms of movement every week

Movement is movement, right? Not exactly. Here’s what your body is looking for in addition to your morning walk or yoga session, according to experts.

There’s actually no such thing as vegetables. But here’s why you should eat them anyway

The term vegetable doesn’t exist botanically. Instead, vegetables are classified as the roots, stems, leaves and flowers of edible plants.

Exercise is Medicine initiative stresses your level of physical activity as a vital sign

A global health initiative encourages health care providers to include movement in clinical assessment and care plans.

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‘You do you Fridays?’ Why this CEO switched to a 4-day workweek

To prevent employee burnout, Exos CEO Sarah Robb O’Hagan switched to a 4-day workweek and partnered with experts to study the results. Here’s what she found out.

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