A Recipe for Better Mental Health + Other Stories
Every week, we corral the best wellness stories from around the internet—just in time for your weekend bookmarking. This week: how tiny plastic particles are infiltrating our world, the debate over certain laser treatments, and what to eat to boost mental health.
We Are Guinea Pigs in a Worldwide Experiment on Microplastics
The Conversation
John Meeker reports on how microplastics—tiny plastic beads, fibers, and fragments—are rapidly spreading around the world, threatening our environment and our bodies.
Despite FDA Caution, Doctors Say Lasers May Help with Vaginal Pain and Dryness
NPR
At look at the growing debate over “vaginal rejuvenation” treatments. Are they helpful or dangerous?
Toxicology Has Advanced. The EPA Needs to Advance with It.
Undark
Does the EPA consider all the available science on toxic chemicals? Is the agency really keeping us safe? Emily Monosson asks these questions in this thoroughly reported piece.
Feed Your Head: Foods That Target Depression and Anxiety
The Wall Street Journal
A growing body of evidence reveals the mind-boosting effects of a nutrient-rich diet.