06.28.25

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

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Deaths from heart attacks are way down. Here’s what’s killing us instead

Your chance of dying from a heart attack has dropped dramatically, but other deadly heart conditions are on the rise, a new study found.

Why getting rid of belly fat is key to a longer, healthier life

Fat deep in the belly can trigger all kinds of health issues. Here’s how to get rid of visceral fat for a longer, healthier life.

Microplastics shed by food packaging are contaminating our food and drink, study finds

Microscopic bits of plastic are sloughing off into food and beverages when consumers unwrap the plastic packaging, a new study has shown.

BMI is BAD, a new study suggests. Here’s a better way to measure weight

BMI, or body mass index, is an outdated measurement that fails to properly identify health risks, according to a new study. Measuring body fat may be just as easy.

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‘Let’s leave the country’: A difficult loss led to a new life in Costa Rica

After a gut-wrenching series of events, Kema Ward-Hopper and her family were desperate for a change from their life in Houston. Now they are part of a growing American exodus seeking healing and a simpler life amid Costa Rica’s natural beauty.

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