Life, But Better

11.08.25

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

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What to know about melatonin supplements and heart risks | CNN

What to know about melatonin supplements and heart risks

Melatonin supplements have been linked with heart failure in new research. Here’s what you should know.

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Don’t toss out stale bread. Use it to create a hearty Tuscan soup and other Italian dishes | CNN

Don’t toss out stale bread. Use it to create a hearty Tuscan soup and other Italian dishes

If you’re trying not to waste food, start with stale bread, which Italians know can be turned into pappa al pomodoro and all sorts of other savory dishes.

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Obstructive sleep apnea may be linked to microbleeds in the brain | CNN

Obstructive sleep apnea may be linked to microbleeds in the brain

Here is one more reason to treat your sleep apnea: Not doing so could be linked to cerebral microbleeds. And that could affect your risk of dementia.

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Young children really are the germiest | CNN

Young children really are the germiest

Scientists studied hundreds of kids and staff members to learn how respiratory viruses circulate in schools. Here’s what they found as peak virus season approaches.

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WATCH

Can you control your dreams? This CNN producer took classes to do it | CNN

Can you control your dreams? This CNN producer took classes to do it

Lucid dreaming is a state in which sleepers are aware they’re in a dream and can potentially control the narrative. CNN’s Maya Blackstone took a course with lucid dreaming coach Daniel Love to see what would happen.

 

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