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How to Make Friends On Bumble (Part 1)

I'm Like You (but with a newsletter) • 98 implied HN points • 21 Jun 23
🎭️ Culture Lifestyle Relationships
  1. Digital platforms like Bumble BFF offer solutions for making friends in a modern world focused on dating.
  2. Creating a friendship profile online involves answering prompts and updating pictures to reflect aspects of your life.
  3. Being clear about your relationship status and creating a profile with your partner can help avoid confusion and make friend-seeking easier.
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On a bus

Natural Selections • 7 implied HN points • 13 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Human condition Lifestyle Global Perspectives
  1. Observations from a bus ride in Ecuador highlighted the disparity in wealth and opportunities between people
  2. The toll booth workers' daily lives spark questions about freedom, joy, and aspirations in the face of monotonous and toxic work
  3. Scenes along the road reveal the repetitive nature of tasks and the search for meaning in various forms of work and entertainment

Unmasking Depression: The Evolutionary Catalyst for Growth

Based Meditations • 39 implied HN points • 08 Sep 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Physical health Lifestyle Medicine Evolution
  1. Depression serves a vital evolutionary purpose towards individuation and growth, contrary to being seen as a mere problem to be fixed with medication.
  2. Depression is often associated with lifestyle issues such as high stress, lack of control, and poor habits, indicating a strong need for change in one's life.
  3. Nature sends signals through depressive states to prompt individuals to make lifestyle adjustments that prioritize survival and well-being, acknowledging depression as an evolved feature and not an error to be suppressed with drugs.

Sugar and your mind — Quitting added sugars

10x your mind • 139 implied HN points • 29 Sep 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Lifestyle Fitness Diet
  1. Reducing added sugars can lead to decreased sugar cravings, making it easier to avoid unhealthy sugary foods.
  2. High intake of added sugars can lead to health issues like high blood pressure, weight gain, diabetes, fatty liver disease, and brain fog.
  3. It's beneficial to identify your motivation for reducing added sugars, find healthier alternatives for sugar cravings, and indulge in sweets after intense exercise.

Say cheese

Lizzie Wrote This • 58 implied HN points • 11 Jun 23
🍲 Food & Drink Recipes Lifestyle Food culture Food history
  1. The author has a strong aversion to cheese, finding it repulsive and difficult to eat.
  2. Despite trying to accept some cheeses in small doses, the author's dislike of cheese remains deep-rooted.
  3. The author's aversion to cheese is seen as a unique part of their identity, sparking reflection on personal preferences and environmental impact.

5 ways to slow aging

10x your mind • 79 implied HN points • 13 Oct 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Aging Diet Exercise Longevity Lifestyle
  1. Slowing aging isn't just about increasing lifespan, it's also about improving healthspan.
  2. Skipping a meal randomly can help reduce calorie intake and potentially increase longevity.
  3. Adopting a Mediterranean diet, quitting added sugars, and making your home junk food free are beneficial for health and longevity.

#061 ✰ The clutter skill

Objet • 39 implied HN points • 08 Mar 23
🎭️ Culture Consumerism Creativity Psychology Shopping Lifestyle
  1. Our mission is to help people thrive and be at peace with their surroundings by bringing back joy and pride.
  2. The clutter skill can vary from person to person, with some thriving in clutter and finding creativity and flexibility in messiness.
  3. Finding your own balance between tidiness and messiness is important for mental well-being and productivity.

Seattle

The Carousel • 27 implied HN points • 12 Jul 23
🎭️ Culture Travel Food Lifestyle Society Fashion
  1. The post describes a scenic journey through Seattle and surrounding areas.
  2. Seattle's diverse atmosphere and unique culture are highlighted in the text.
  3. The author shares personal experiences exploring various neighborhoods and locations in Seattle.

Bumps Week

The Heart Attack Diet • 19 implied HN points • 29 Jul 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Fitness Lifestyle Nutrition Mental health Weight Loss
  1. The author reminisces about a rowing event called Bumps Week, known for its chaotic and dangerous nature, where rowing boats race each other closely along a narrow river.
  2. Despite heavy drinking and indulging in unhealthy foods during Bumps Week, the author notices a surprising downward trend in body weight, leading to concerns about possible underlying health issues.
  3. The author reflects on the importance of taking care of health, considering the impact of alcohol consumption and the need to address potential weight loss with medical advice.

Scuba-Diving Junkies

The Gilded Page • 19 implied HN points • 18 Jun 23
🎭️ Culture Travel Humor Community Lifestyle Art
  1. Adjusting to life in a new country can be challenging due to cultural differences and unfamiliarities.
  2. Finding local connections and resources, like a popular pub, can help immensely with integration.
  3. Creative solutions and local practices, like free furniture pickups or unique employment ideas, can make living abroad more manageable and interesting.

We Don't Need 'Self-Help,' We Need Support

Changing The Channel • 1 HN point • 15 Mar 24
🎭️ Culture Society Wellbeing Government Lifestyle Community
  1. Americans seek relief for problems that can't be solved at the individual level, demonstrating a need for broader societal support.
  2. Creating a culture of support, like in Denmark, where government provides for healthcare, education, and work-life balance, leads to happier and healthier individuals.
  3. High levels of hyper-individualism in the US may contribute to problems, contrasting with the community-focused approach in Denmark that fosters trust and happiness.

Tailored Triumph: Crafting Your Personalized Hemorrhoid Management Plan( Part 4/4)

Gutsphere - Your Ultimate Guide to Optimal Gut Health • 19 implied HN points • 18 May 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Management Prevention Lifestyle Monitoring
  1. Living with hemorrhoids can be frustrating and recurrent, but it's important to understand the challenges and reasons behind it.
  2. Creating a personalized hemorrhoid management plan involves identifying triggers, designing lifestyle changes, and monitoring progress.
  3. Recalibrating our approach based on data, seeking expert advice, and gamifying stool monitoring can help in effective hemorrhoid management.

Big Bear

The Carousel • 18 implied HN points • 30 Apr 23
🎭️ Culture Lifestyle Entertainment Fashion
  1. Big Bear is a popular spot for skiing in Southern California.
  2. The environment at Big Bear is described as full of stylish and good-looking people.
  3. The article captures a scene at a ski lodge where individuals engage in various activities and conversations.

How Not to Become a Sociopath: The "Rest of America" and the Role of Joy

Outspoken with Dr Naomi Wolf • 3 HN points • 03 Jun 23
🎭️ Culture Social Issues Lifestyle Psychology History Community
  1. Having fun and joy in life can protect against becoming sadistic or cruel.
  2. The suppression of pleasure and joy can lead to neuroses and fascist behavior, according to past psychologists.
  3. The Rest of America, with its focus on community, faith, and joy, may be less susceptible to authoritarianism compared to the elite laptop class.

Followup On Pausing Alcohol

Marc Andreessen Substack • 0 implied HN points • 02 Mar 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Fitness Diet Addiction Mental health Lifestyle
  1. Marc Andreessen stopped drinking alcohol due to health concerns and feeling less productive the next day after drinking.
  2. Stopping alcohol consumption was not difficult for Marc; he found it easier to either have a habit or not, rather than trying to moderate.
  3. While alcohol has played a significant role in human history, what works for individuals may vary, and it's important for each person to make choices based on their own well-being.

Nature’s Laxatives: DIY Alternatives for a Healthy Gut ( Part 4/5)

Gutsphere - Your Ultimate Guide to Optimal Gut Health • 0 implied HN points • 01 Jun 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Lifestyle Exercise Natural remedies Self-care
  1. Natural alternatives to laxatives include bulk-forming, osmotic, and stimulant options like fiber-rich foods, prunes, and senna.
  2. Dietary changes, like adding high-fiber foods and probiotic-rich foods, can have similar effects to laxatives in promoting gut health.
  3. Lifestyle modifications, such as regular physical activity, hydration, stress management, and listening to your body's signals, can reduce the need for laxatives.

Personalizing Your Approach to Prevent Rapid Aging ( Part 11.1/11)

Gutsphere - Your Ultimate Guide to Optimal Gut Health • 0 implied HN points • 05 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Lifestyle Microbiome Aging Performance
  1. The final chapter focuses on individualized approach to slow aging using gut microbiome insights
  2. Personalized medicine tailors health strategies based on gut microbiome for better outcomes
  3. Understanding gut microbiome and tailoring diet & lifestyle leads to healthier aging and improved performance

Telomeres and Longevity: Unveiling the Gut Microbiome Connection( Part 8/11)

Gutsphere - Your Ultimate Guide to Optimal Gut Health • 0 implied HN points • 30 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Aging Microbiome Lifestyle Nutrition
  1. Telomeres, the protective caps on chromosomes, shorten with cell division and accelerated attrition is linked to age-related diseases.
  2. The gut microbiome's health and diversity influence telomere integrity, impacting the rate of cellular aging.
  3. Diet, lifestyle choices, and the gut microbiome play significant roles in preserving telomere length and influencing the biological aging process.

The Journey of Inside Tracker: Unveiling the Science of Longevity with Gil Blander

The Healthtech Initiative • 0 implied HN points • 07 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Longevity Nutrition Lifestyle Aging
  1. Gil Blander dedicated his life's work to understanding aging and delaying diseases associated with it.
  2. Inside Tracker provides personalized blood and physiological marker testing to help improve health and longevity.
  3. Maintaining low fasting glucose levels, LDL cholesterol, and managing inflammation can extend health span for a better life.

Naps

The False Consensus Effect • 0 implied HN points • 30 Apr 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Lifestyle Self-care Personal Growth
  1. Taking naps can be a way to resist the societal pressure of constantly working and hustling.
  2. Reflecting on the concept of 'earning a living' and considering time spent as a form of 'useful' and 'useless' can lead to a different perspective on life.
  3. Choosing to spend a day living simply, without the need to earn a living, can bring a sense of tranquility and freedom.

An Oxytocin-Fuelled Haze Of Euphoria

The David Charles Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 07 Apr 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Physical health Well-being Nutrition Lifestyle
  1. Smiling at strangers can lead to shared moments of connection and elevate moods.
  2. Small gestures like saying 'good morning' to strangers can have a positive impact and spread positivity.
  3. Cultural norms around human interaction vary, but simple gestures like smiling can bridge social divides and create a sense of unity.