WHEN YOUR SELFIE GETS RECORD LIKES
Instagram fame, here you come. Instagram is helpful for a lot of things. Like seeing what all your Asian friends are eating. Or wondering why none of the thousands of hot people on Instagram seem to live in San Francisco. Despite its many guilty pleasures, it turns out social media can't make up for face-to-face interaction. At least, if you want to live longer. Scientists aren't exactly sure why, but living a more solitary lifestyle increases your chance of dying in the next seven years by 30%. And what helps the most isn't just being with others, but contact with another person. So this week, reach out and connect with someone, especially if you know that person might be lonely. #winwin
WHEN YOUR GOOD NIGHT KISS MAKES YOUR BODY TINGLE AND YOUR LEGS FEEL WEAK
Might be the best kiss ever. Or might be food poisoning, if you've eaten barracuda or other coral reef fish. These fish have been eating a poison called ciguatera that's produced from algae. Ciguatera causes illness and sometimes neurological problems. Right now most cases occur in tropical regions, but to be safe you should satisfy your intense barracuda cravings elsewhere. #someonewarnnemo
WHEN YOUR WHOLE FOODS GROCERY BILL COMES OUT TO LESS THAN $100
It's a miracle. Here's something else miraculous: nutrient-dense food. For Dr. Terry Wahls, it got her out of a wheelchair and back to normal life in less than a year. She's living proof that what you put into your body really can be the difference between sickness and health. When Dr. Wahls was diagnosed with MS, she began to research how to stop the progression and reverse the effects the neurodegenerative disease had on her body. The answer she found was pretty simple: vegetables, fruit and clean meat. Check out her inspiring Ted Talk to learn more. #eatclean
WHEN YOUR GIRLFRIEND SAYS "I'M FINE"
She's lying. Here's another lie you've been told: you're supposed to eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Our ancient ancestors used to just eat when they were hungry rather than when it was "lunchtime" or "dinnertime." As our days got more scheduled, meals became more structured and how much you ate became more defined. This can lead to overeating and digestion problems. The solution? Go back to basics: eat when you're hungry and stop when you're not, no matter what time of day it is. #listentoyourbody
WHEN YOUR FRIEND INSISTS, "ONE COKE WON'T KILL YOU"
Peer pressure. Show them this. According to the new study, sugary drinks have been linked to 184,000 deaths a year now, 25,000 of those occurring in the US alone. The majority of the deaths are due to type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer. You don't need soda to drink something tasty. Try coconut water, nut milk, kombucha, herbal tea, or infusing your own water with fruit. #sugafreesuckafree