Emily Codik

2 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Emily Codik

You are reading our weekly Well+Being newsletter. Sign up here to get it delivered to your inbox every Thursday. Happy Thursday! This week, we’re writing about catchy songs, intermittent fasting and lessons on aging from a 77-year-old runner who’s as fit as a 25-year-old. Plus, we’ve got our weekly “joy” snack. But before that …Why you should never take a shower during a thunderstormProtein propaganda is everywhere. Here’s what the science actually says. Eat it or toss it?

3 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Emily Codik

Fiber, gut health and longevity: The week in Well+Being (washingtonpost.com) Fiber, gut health and longevity: The week in Well+Being By Emily Codik 2025041723000000 You are reading our weekly Well+Being newsletter. Sign up here to get it delivered to your inbox every Thursday. Happy Thursday! This week, we're writing about simple ways to get more fiber in your diet and boost your longevity and gut health. Plus, we've got our weekly "joy" snack.

1 month ago | washingtonpost.com | Emily Codik

Happy Thursday! Have you started spring cleaning? Here’s a tip: Your washing machine can clean a lot more than clothes. Think pillows, curtains and more. Here at Well+Being, we’ve been writing about how to sneeze more quietly, the diets that can help you reach age 70 without chronic disease and whether it’s okay to drink just a bit of alcohol. Plus, we’ve got our weekly “joy” snack. But before that …This week’s must-reads:Should you get a measles booster? Here’s what to know.

2 months ago | washingtonpost.com | Emily Codik

You are reading our weekly Well+Being newsletter. Sign up here to get it delivered to your inbox every Thursday. Hello! Ready for Saint Patrick’s Day on Monday? Over here, we’re writing about healthy snacks, probiotics and accepting the changes that come with aging. Plus, we’ve got our weekly “joy” snack. But before that …This week’s must-reads:Which oil do you cook with? The answer can impact your health.

2 months ago | washingtonpost.com | Emily Codik

You are reading our weekly Well+Being newsletter. Sign up here to get it delivered to your inbox every Thursday. Happy Thursday! As we approach Valentine’s Day, we’re writing about romance, but also tongue scraping (it may help improve bad breath) and the researcher who identified ultra-processed foods as uniquely harmful. Plus, we’ve got our weekly “joy” snack.