03.01.25

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

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Ultraprocessed foods make up to 70% of the US food supply. How to reduce your intake

Eating too much ultraprocessed food can be bad for us, yet they can be so hard to resist because they’re hyper-palatable. Here are 5 things to know to cut back.

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Top-rated diet lowers cancer risk in a surprising way, new study finds

Higher adherence to the Mediterranean diet reduced the risk of obesity-related cancers, but not in the way researchers expected.

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Brewing tea removes lead from water, study finds

Brewing tea may help filter lead from water, but it depends on the type, grind, bag and steep time, a new study has found.

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How civil rights icon Rosa Parks made yoga a ‘radical’ part of her wellness and strength

Rosa Parks was an avid yoga practitioner. The way Parks took a stand for civil rights reflects many of the principles behind yoga that connect the body and the mind.

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WATCH

There are record applications for marathons. So why do I hate running?

Running is more popular than ever, but CNN health writer Madeline Holcombe can’t get past loathing it. After seeking advice from an Olympian, she spent one month preparing for a local 5k race.

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