Here's your quick 5-minute read of today's Women's Research Review. Grab a comfy spot and dive into the latest insights tailored for you. Stick around for a special holiday surprise at the end!

Let's spill the tea on a little secret from 2020 called "Earthing." 🌿 PMID: 31831261

Imagine just by slipping off your shoes and getting your feet hugging the earth, you could dial down inflammation, ease pain, melt away stress, and catch some sweet dreams at night.

Sounds like a self-care Sunday but on the daily, right?

So what's the deal? Our planet is like a giant battery that packs a punch for our health. When we connect with it, our body starts a natural glow-up from the inside out.

Inflammation happens when your body sends white blood cells to fix an injury or fight germs. They can sometimes damage healthy cells too.

"Earthing" helps by giving these cells the stuff they need so they don't harm the good ones, keeping inflammation in check. Just think of it as giving your cells a little Earth hug!

Main Takeaway: Earth has some serious perks for our wellness.

Actionable Step: Try to sneak in some shoeless time outside or look into grounding mats. Your body will thank you with some extra pep in your step! 🚶‍♀️💖

Battling the urge for sugar? 🍭 Consider your bedtime. It turns out, a little extra sleep 😴 could be the subtle weapon you need.

A study targeted individuals short on sleep. They were encouraged to extend their nightly rest. PMID: 29635508

The result? With each additional hour of sleep, they reduced their sugar intake by 10 grams. That's a whole cookie less 🍪, without a conscious effort to cut sweets.

The truth is simple: A longer night's sleep might just keep the sugar cravings at a distance.

A straightforward action: Focus on your sleep. Shut down the evening's distractions earlier 🌙, let your mind unwind 📖, and your body relax. This could be the straightforward change that tips the scales in your favour.

Here’s a tip so you can sleep better:

The fasting metabolism myth holds little weight. Diet lore pitches feast and fast as a balance, but fasting's metabolic lift is minimal, a mere 3.8% increase. It's not the antidote to overeating. PMID: 2405717

Plain truth: Fasting isn't the metabolic boost it's reputed to be.

The course is clear: Don't fast for the sake of boosting metabolism. Don't punish yourself for feasting. And strictness isn't necessary.

Occasional indulgence doesn't derail weight. Balance and moderation, not extremes, make for sensible eating.

To lose weight, remember it's about eating fewer calories than you burn — the essence of a calorie deficit. That's the real deal.

Eat without overthinking.

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