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This week’s dispatch

For the long term

Typically, no one asks about food at a conference. So what do longevity experts eat at a longevity conference?

When leading aging and longevity scientists gathered at the 11th annual Aging Research and Drug Discovery Conference in late August, the food was good. And nutritious, writes Business Insider health correspondent Hilary Brueck.

I spoke to Hilary, who attended ARDD 2024 in Copenhagen, about the impact of diet on longevity and how her conference experience influenced her menu at home.

You’ve thought about what the participants ate at the ARDD. What can a person’s diet reveal about their longevity potential?

Diet is one thing that can impact longevity. Researchers will always say that physical activity and exercise are probably the biggest factors that impact longevity, followed by genetics. So there really isn’t a single factor that determines longevity. But it’s clear that the food you eat and the amount you eat has an impact on how your body functions.

If there was one food you would incorporate into your diet after attending the conference, what would it be?

I’m taking their energy salad concept. You can just take lettuce and top it with hummus and whatever herbs and veggies you have on hand. Personally, I love cheese, so I would probably add cheese. Making this salad with meat is relatively easy.

Meet me at the US Open

The US Open is booming. While it has always been popular, this year it has become the go-to place for celebrities, influencers and brands to make their mark in late summer.

That’s partly due to tennis’ growing cultural influence. Fashion, food and famous faces are all part of the spectacle of the US Open. And if you don’t know the difference between a game, a set and a match, don’t worry: Casual tennis fans find the Open more welcoming than most other sporting events of its caliber.

Are we still talking about tennis?

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Noisy luxury

The dominance of understated luxury is coming to an end. Slightly more recognizable status symbols, like a Tiffany or Van Cleef bracelet, are in fashion right now. The same goes for items that incorporate Western and corporate influences.

Flashy logos aren’t quite in fashion yet, but they could be.

New status symbols.

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How to avoid being hungry

The hottest wellness trend right now is tracking blood sugar spikes. Your blood sugar can affect your energy and mood throughout the day. There are plenty of devices out there that can track it all for you.

But the problem is that many people don’t know how to do it. eat To balance your blood sugar, a registered dietitian nutritionist told BI. Common mistakes, like being afraid of fruit or eliminating certain food groups, will only make you feel groggy and cause you to crash in the afternoon.

Here’s what you should do instead.

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Red flags for your next stay

More and more people are choosing to book a hotel room instead of Airbnb accommodations when they travel. But that doesn’t mean hotels are always the ideal solution.

From the way your bed is made to burned-out light bulbs in the lobby, these signs could indicate you’ve made the wrong choice. Hotel employees shared the red flags to look out for when checking in.

That’s what they said.

What we’re watching this weekend

• “The perfect couple”: Netflix’s latest limited series stars Nicole Kidman as the matriarch of a wealthy family who finds herself embroiled in a murder case.
• “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives”: Mormon #MomTok (and its sweet, swinging drama) gets the reality TV treatment in this new Hulu series.
• “The Boy and the Heron”: The 2023 film from legendary Japanese filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki is now available on Max.

See the full list.

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