Pocket’s Greatest Hits 2024: Health

How to Decompress Your Spine. This Is Your Body on Sugar.

December 31, 2024 Pocket's Greatest Hits: Health The Newsletter's Best Health Stories of 2024, Including Sleep Myths, Morning Stretches, and Rising Cancer Rates 1   Why Do I Get Out of Breath Walking Up Stairs If I'm in Good Shape? If climbing a couple flights is humbling every time, you're not alone. SELF Jenny McCoy Save   SPONSORED A message from FinanceBuzz 7 Secret Things To Do If You Have Amazon Prime Do you shop on Amazon? If so, you might be missing out on huge savings and a chance to earn extra cash on every purchase you make. Learn More 2   How to Decompress Your Spine to Reduce Back Ache and Pain Is it good to decompress your spine? We asked an expert about the buzzy workout concept thought to ease back pain. Stylist Chloe Gray Save 3   This Is Your Body on Sugar Excessive consumption of sugar can increase the risk of health problems. Here's what that looks like in the body. The New York Times Alice Callahan Save 4   Why Are So Many Young People Getting Cancer? Cancer used to be a disease of the old. Not anymore. Vox Dylan Scott Save 5   Do You Need a Dentist Visit Every 6 Months? That Filling? The Data Is Weak Getting evidence-based care may be like pulling teeth, researchers suggest. Ars Technica Beth Mole Save 6   Popular Myths About Sleep, Debunked Is it OK to exercise before you hit the hay? Sleep for less than 5 hours a night? Sleep scientist Rebecca Robbins sets the record straight to help you get better sleep. NPR Marielle Segarra Save 7   The Five Health and Fitness Numbers That Actually Matter Experts told GQ which activity tracker data is worth paying attention to. GQ Dean Stattmann Save 8   6 Small, Everyday Things Physical Therapists Wish You'd Stop Doing Keep it up and you could see pain, decreased mobility, and even injury in the future. SELF Jenny McCoy Save 9   A 5-Minute Morning Stretch Routine to Wake up Your Whole Body This five-minute morning stretch routine will quickly ease joint stiffness in your neck, back, and hips, so you can get out of bed on the right foot. PS Christa Janine Save 10   I'm a Death Expert. I Designed Eight Questions to Help You Think About Dying. The modern era has eroded the myths and traditions of death. But there's a way to create your own belief system. The Guardian Joanna Ebenstein Save Thanks for reading! If you enjoyed this newsletter, please share it with a friend. Was this email forwarded to you? Subscribe now to get Pocket in your inbox every day. Take Pocket everywhere You're receiving this email because you subscribed to Pocket. Unsubscribe • Manage Preferences • Privacy Policy • Help Center • Advertise © 2024 Mozilla Corporation, 149 New Montgomery St, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105