Advertisement
This ad is displayed using third party content and we do not control its accessibility features.
Close Banner
Advertisement
This ad is displayed using third party content and we do not control its accessibility features.

7 Things You Need To Know Today (March 24)

Leigh Weingus
Author:
March 24, 2017
Leigh Weingus
By Leigh Weingus
mbg Contributor
Leigh Weingus is a New York City based freelance journalist writing about health, wellness, feminism, entertainment, personal finance, and more. She received her bachelor’s in English and Communication from the University of California, Davis.
March 24, 2017

1. Moderate drinking has been shown to lower the risk of eight major heart ailments.

U.K. researchers analyzed the link between alcohol consumption and 12 different heart ailments. Non-drinkers showed an increased risk for eight of the heart ailments—including heart attack, stroke, and sudden heart-related death, as compared to those who drank moderately (one glass of wine per day for women, two glasses for men). (TIME)

2. Lena Dunham's beauty secret surprised us.

Dunham's painfully hilarious saga taming her eyebrows has brought her to her current obsession: microblading. Describing the treatment as, "a semipermanent tattoo where small amounts of pigment are placed under the skin using a sharp and flat handheld tool," Dunham thanks it for the picture-perfect brows she's been rocking. (Vogue)

3. Here's a mental upside to living in a city.

Living in a city can be exhausting at times, but a new study found that living in a city can help you take a "longer view" of life, meaning you're less focused on the immediate and more future-focused. This could be because population density forces people to compete for resources, meaning they're more likely to invest in education and put more attention to detail into raising children. (Science Of Us)

4. There's an unexpected reason to go on a retreat this year.

New research from Thomas Jefferson University showed that after a seven-day spiritual retreat, participants showed measurable changes in dopamine and serotonin systems of the brain. They also showed improvements in their physical health, tension, and fatigue—excuse us while we pack out bags. (Science Daily)

5. Could you have skinny jeans-related back pain?

A new British study found that oversize bags, hooded coats, backless shoes, and yes, skinny jeans, can all contribute to back pain. You don't have to give them up entirely, but the British Chiropractic Association recommends switching up your wardrobe to avoid repetitive injury. (Teen Vogue)

6. Is global warming to blame for your diabetes?

It's already responsible for the increased prevalence of Lyme disease and the rapid spread of Zika; now, we can blame global warming for growing type 2 diabetes rates as well. "When it gets warmer, there is higher incidence of diabetes," the study's co-author said. "It's important to realize global warming has further effects on our health, not only on the climate." (Huffington Post)

7. Alaskan ecosystems are in danger as hunting and game laws shift.

A new bill repealing a hunting law that protected predatory animals in Alaska was signed yesterday—meaning that predators like bears and wolves can be hunted as game again. This type of change disempowers Alaska to regulate its fish and wildlife and could ultimately disruptive to the environment. (NPR)

Watch Next

Enjoy some of our favorite clips from classes

Watch Next

Enjoy some of our favorite clips from classes

What Is Meditation?

Mindfulness/Spirituality | Light Watkins

Box Breathing

Mindfulness/Spirituality | Gwen Dittmar

What Breathwork Can Address

Mindfulness/Spirituality | Gwen Dittmar

The 8 Limbs of Yoga - What is Asana?

Yoga | Caley Alyssa

Two Standing Postures to Open Up Tight Hips

Yoga | Caley Alyssa

How Plants Can Optimize Athletic Performance

Nutrition | Rich Roll

What to Eat Before a Workout

Nutrition | Rich Roll

How Ayurveda Helps Us Navigate Modern Life

Nutrition | Sahara Rose

Messages About Love & Relationships

Love & Relationships | Esther Perel

Love Languages

Love & Relationships | Esther Perel

Related Videos (10)

What Is Meditation?

Box Breathing

What Breathwork Can Address

The 8 Limbs of Yoga - What is Asana?

Two Standing Postures to Open Up Tight Hips

How Plants Can Optimize Athletic Performance

What to Eat Before a Workout

How Ayurveda Helps Us Navigate Modern Life

Messages About Love & Relationships

Love Languages

Advertisement
This ad is displayed using third party content and we do not control its accessibility features.

More On This Topic

more Mindfulness
Advertisement
This ad is displayed using third party content and we do not control its accessibility features.
Advertisement
This ad is displayed using third party content and we do not control its accessibility features.