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August 11, 2026 |
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The key to achieving 99% sleep efficiency |
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Hi everyone! Happy Tuesday!
By the time you’re reading this, I’ll be enjoying some time on the beach with some well-deserved ice cream, a treat that appears to have more health benefits than you would expect. I dive into the science behind it, plus one of my new favorite tools for relaxation, below.
That brings me to our sponsor, MELALIGHT. I take sleep hygiene very seriously, so I jumped at the opportunity to test the red-light lamp. Research shows that exposing the face to 660 nm wavelength before bed can have therapeutic effects on sleep.¹
With MELALIGHT you get…
- Precise 660 nm red light
- Touch-sensitive dimming (no app required!)
- 30- and 60-minute timer options
The first time I used my MELALIGHT, I immediately felt a difference. I was much calmer before bed, and it showed up in my sleep score. A 99% sleep efficiency is pretty hard for me to achieve, but this lamp got me there in one night.
+ P.S. save 20% with code MBG20
—Sela Breen, assistant health editor And click here to share this newsletter with your go-to person. |
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Is ice cream actually good for you?For years, the nutrition world has made people feel bad for craving ice cream. However, if you actually look at the research, a scoop of ice cream comes with some legitimate health perks.
A typical half-cup serving of premium vanilla ice cream contains between 2 and 4 grams of protein and 7 to 14 grams of fat. This combination means the dessert is more than just empty calories, and explains why a modest portion is so satisfying. Yes, there can be significant sugar, so that’s an important reason to stay mindful.
- One study from 2018 found an inverse association between ice cream intake and CVD outcomes.
- People who ate more ice cream had better cardiovascular health outcomes, even among participants with type 2 diabetes.²
- Dairy products also have high levels of calcium, with some studies linking dairy intake to reduced fracture risk.³
Read our full breakdown of the latest ice cream research here, with input from our in-house RD.
+Don’t villainize dairy
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Unpacking the latest health trends |
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It’s easy to get caught up in all of the health trends being marketed to you on the internet. That’s why we had scientist Rachele Pojednic, Ph.D., on the latest episode of the mindbodygreen podcast, to help us cut through the noise about what actually works (and what doesn’t).
Her biggest takeaway? No supplement, injection, or wearable will help if you don’t dial in on the big levers: sleep, nutrition, exercise, & stress.
+Wellness that’s worth your time
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 Image by Natalia Blauth |
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Make the most of your evenings |
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Editor’s Take: “The first time I used the MELALIGHT, I immediately felt a difference. I was much calmer before bed, and it showed up in my sleep score the next morning. A 99% sleep efficiency is pretty hard for me to achieve, but the calming red light helped me do just that.” |
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Sela Breen |
Assistant Health Editor |
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Molly Knudsen, M.S., RDN |
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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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