11.29.25

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

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5 ways to make your holiday meals ‘blue zone’-friendly

Holiday meals don’t have to mean delicious but unhealthy dishes. You can have flavor plus boost longevity with these five tips from blue zone researcher Dan Buettner.

I took my shoes off and went for a barefoot hike. I couldn’t believe what happened next

A CNN journalist take his appreciation of nature’s restorative benefits a step further and tries out grounding, or walking barefoot to connect directly with Earth.

12 mind-body tips to relieve stress, bloat and exhaustion during the holidays

The holidays can be joyful but physically demanding — long hours sitting, cooking and eating. Easy mind-body strategies can keep you energized, comfortable and calm.

How to reduce food waste in your kitchen

Go easy on the planet — and your wallet — by eliminating food waste from your household with smart tips from chefs and cookbook authors.

WATCH

‘I finally got a girlfriend today!’ Kids’ announcements go viral

In Monroe, Ohio, an administrator put a hot mic in their school hallway, along with a sign that read: “Tell us something good that happened today.” The answers were a surprise to everyone, and the video that came from it all went viral on social media.

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