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November 7, 2026
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Good morning!
Thanks for having us in your inbox this morning. I’m spending the day doing leaf-related yard work, and absolutely counting it as my workout.
Today we’re covering:
- How to eat now for a better brain decades down the line
- Low-lift ways to lean into better sleep this season
- Unexpected reasons to get your hearing checked (I’m listening)
Sip your coffee, read through, and share your favorite link with a friend. While you’re at it, let them know they can receive the long game weekly, too.
—Ailsa Cowell, M.S., health editor
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Study on 8k shows this diet wins for cognitive health
Brain health isn’t static—we have more power than you might think in how well our brains will age. Diet is one of our most important levers we have for cognitive function, and a new study investigated one specific way of eating for reducing neurodegenerative risk over time:¹
- Researchers took a look at how the MIND diet impacts neurodegenerative risk in over 8k adults.
- Higher MIND diet scores were linked to higher cognitive function among older adults.
- The MIND diet is a hybrid between the Mediterranean and DASH diets, rich in leafy greens, vegetables, berries, nuts, beans, whole grains, fish, poultry, and olive oil.
- It’s recommended to limit red meat, butter, cheese, fried foods, pastries, and sweets on the MIND diet.
Read more here on how to eat a MIND-friendly diet (it’s easier than you think).
+Chow down
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Your gut has something to say
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For something we do every day, bathroom habits rarely get the attention they deserve, even though they can reveal a lot about how the entire body is functioning. Kohler Health’s Dekoda makes it easier to learn your baseline bowel patterns and what they say about your overall health:
- Setup is simple: Clip it onto your toilet, go as usual, and review your results in the Kohler Health app.
- Using advanced optical sensors and spectroscopy (a technology that analyzes specific wavelengths of light), Dekoda generates a detailed snapshot of each bowel movement.
- The more you use it, the sharper your insights become, helping you spot trends, identify trigger foods, monitor hydration, and receive alerts if signs of blood appear.
Learn more about your digestion without leaving the privacy of home. Explore Kohler Health’s Dekoda and start making more informed choices about what you eat and drink.
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A new way to understand digestion
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There’s no shortage of opinions about what “healthy” digestion should look like, but the truth is that bowel habits differ widely from one person to the next. How often you go and what it looks like can offer meaningful clues about your health, as long as you know your personal baseline. That’s where Kohler Health’s Dekoda comes in.
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If you do one thing… get your hearing checked
I bet you never thought your hearing could affect your heart health, but think again.
- A new study found hearing loss at any level was associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular death.
- But hearing aid users with hearing loss had a lower risk of death from any cause, including cardiovascular disease, than those who didn't use them.
- We also already know it’s a risk factor for cognitive decline.
+Listen up
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Ailsa Cowell, M.S.
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Health Editor
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Just a heads-up: Everything in this newsletter is for general info only—not medical advice. We always recommend checking in with a healthcare professional before making any health decisions. Our product picks and reviews reflect our editors’ opinions unless we say otherwise. We sometimes link to other sites, but we’re not responsible for their content.
*These statements haven’t been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. |
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