America’s Silent Epidemic + Other Stories
Every week, we corral the best wellness stories from around the internet—just in time for your weekend bookmarking. This week: further evidence on the negative effects of stress, the upside of daydreaming, and a photographer’s in-depth look at America’s harrowing opioid epidemic.
Faces of an Epidemic
The New Yorker
Opioid overdose is now the leading cause of death in people under fifty. Through the lens of photographer Philip Montgomery, we catch a glimpse at how this silent epidemic is ravaging America.
Stress Has a Major Affect on Digestive Health, & It Disproportionately Affects Poor Women
Bustle
According to a new study, the effects of stress could be comparable to consuming a poor diet, especially in women.
The Mysterious Illness That Makes Women Allergic to the Modern World
Broadly
Many women suffer from multiple chemical sensitivity (severe allergies to common, everyday chemicals). Their struggles may shed light on this relatively unknown health syndrome.
Daydreaming Might Be a Sign of Higher Intelligence
Fortune
New research suggests there’s an upside to spacing out: Mind wandering could actually be a sign of intelligence.