The Health Effect of Unpredictable Work Hours + Other Stories
Every week, we corral our favorite wellness stories from around the internet—just in time for your weekend reading.
I Didn’t Bond with My Baby Right Away
The New York Times
Meeting your newborn for the first time is an experience many describe as a magical, instant connection. But for some mothers, the experience is accompanied by a feeling of being overwhelmed, a sense of detachment, and “shock of the new”—and that’s okay too, writes Jancee Dunn.
Why You Never See Your Friends Anymore
The Atlantic
A fifth of Americans have jobs with unpredictable or variable hours. And it’s not just an inconvenience: When employers don’t prioritize and protect time for employees to connect with loved ones and friends, it puts our sense of community at risk—and has a real impact on our overall well-being.
Research Group That Discounted Risks of Red Meat Has Ties to Program Partly Backed by Beef Industry
The Washington Post
A contentious study published earlier this month concluded that current recommendations about limiting meat consumption are not warranted. Setting aside issues with this study’s design, it appears that the research group behind the study had ties to the beef industry.
For the First Time in Decades, EPA Is Overhauling How Communities Must Test for Lead in Water
The Washington Post
Lead-contaminated water has plagued cities across the country for far too long. Now the EPA has issued a proposal that would improve testing measures across the nation and address issues more quickly when they arise.