70% of U.S. grocery stores are ultraprocessed. New study shows cutting back improves insulin sensitivity and metabolism—even without trying to lose weight. Being diabetic makes me rethink my pantry choices, but honestly? Not gonna be easy. Link

Two months into managing diabetes and still learning so much. Found this article on bedtime routines—checking blood sugar before bed, timing dinner right, prepping your room for sleep. Actually helpful stuff worth checking out—Steps To Take Before Bed If You Live with Diabetes

Reading strengthens your brain, builds empathy, improves sleep, & might even help you live longer. I will do a 30-day winter wellness challenge—just reading daily. Feels like the kind of self-care I can actually stick with. Benefits of Reading Books: How It Can Positively Affect Your Life

Switched to ad-tier streaming and now every other commercial is for some medication. GLP-1 weight loss drugs even hit the Super Bowl. When did watching TV stop being about relaxing and start being a trip to the pharmacy? 🙄 Link

You might want to read this, “Why There Are More Drug TV Commericals”

Came across a review for Every Day I Read by Hwang Bo-Reum, and now I’m sold. 53 gentle, bookish prompts to help me fall back in love with reading? Yeah, I need that. [Link]

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Saw Samsung’s planning a Galaxy Fold 8 Wide for this summer. Looks pretty cool, but wait—didn’t Google basically do this w/ the first Pixel Fold? Makes me wonder if this is all about Apple. Are they scrambling becuz a foldable iPhone might actually happen?

Photos: they may not be the final designs.

This Vietnamese multigenerational home is built entirely with terra-cotta, brick, and bamboo. I love the terra cotta color—find it so relaxing and soothing. The way they used it here, from walls to tiles, creates this warm, earthy vibe that just feels calming. Link

Randomly asked: In which countries do the most adults smoke? Got me curious, so I looked it up.

Top 5:

1. Nauru (Pacific island nation)
2. Serbia
3. Bulgaria
4. Papua New Guinea
5. Croatia.

Nauru’s rate is wild—never would’ve guessed a tiny Pacific island would lead. Geography doesn’t predict habits. Link

Just found the full 2026 horror movie lineup—The Bride, The Mummy, Evil Dead Burn, Insidious: The Bleeding World, Resident Evil. I love horror movies and will absolutely be checking these out whenever I can. My streaming queue is about to explode. Link

Found a list of 20 book adaptations—Scarpetta with Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis? Project Hail Mary? Yes. Started People We Meet on Vacation, haven’t finished but will shortly. Should read the books first, but my watchlist keeps growing. Link