Happy Friday! We’re about to share the latest data about ideal daily step counts, the benefits of lemon water, and more.

In today’s newsletter:

• 🚶 9k to 10.5k steps a day = lowest risk of early death

• 🍋 Why to drink lemon water in the morning

• 🧼 Swap toxic cleaners for these safer alternatives

• 🍔 Ultra-processed foods linked to 30+ health issues

• 🐶 Health Hack: How dogs could add years to your life

🧑‍💻 The Wellness Roundup

🚶✨ Study reveals that every step beyond 2,200 steps a day could lower risk of an early death, with the lowest risk seen in people who took 9,000 to 10,500 steps a day.

🍋💧 From improved gut and immune health, to anti-aging skin benefits, here’s why drinking lemon water could be a great health hack for your morning routine.

🏠🧼 Many home cleaning products contain toxic chemicals! To choose safer products, experts suggest looking for brands with third-party seals, like “A Safer Choice,” a “UL ECOLOGO,” or “Green Seal".

🍔 A new meta-study found more evidence linking ultra-processed foods to over 30 harmful health issues.

🛏️🧖‍♀️ Silk pillowcases can be a great option for less hair tangling, frizziness, and breakage, can help your skin retain more moisture while you sleep, and potentially cause fewer wrinkles.

🌿 Health Hack: Dogs Could Add Years to Your Life 🐶

One of the best longevity boosts may be having a dog!

Research suggests dog ownership is linked to a remarkable 24% reduced risk of all-cause mortality!

The benefits are even more pronounced for those with existing heart disease, with dog owners having a 65% lower risk of premature death compared to non-owners.

Here are some of the reasons you may want a canine companion:

• 🚶‍♀️ Dog walkers get more physical activity, a crucial factor for heart health

• 💓 Dogs can help lower blood pressure, improve cholesterol, and reduce stress responses

• 🧘‍♂️ The companionship of a pup provides social support tied to better outcomes

So if you've given any thought to adopting a dog, this research may be the sign you needed!

💡 Check out the study details here! 💡

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👋 Hope you got something good out of this edition! See you on Sunday for the next deep dive!