🇺🇸 Stop Thanking Active Service Members On Memorial Day

GM Life Hackers,

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BUT… If you’re only going to read one thing today make it this:

What you’ll learn today: 

1. The Rules Of Memorial Day

2. Killing 1 Dragonfly = 100 Mosquito Bites

3. A Glimpse Into Your Future Cognitive Decline?

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Don’t Thank Active Service Members For Their Service Today

Memorial Day is a solemn day of remembrance. It's meant to honor the fallen, not to celebrate the living.

While your gratitude is always appreciated, save the “thank you” for Veterans Day or Armed Forces Day. Today, a simple "I'm remembering the fallen today" or just observing a moment of silence shows true understanding and respect.

So if you see a veteran today, a gentle nod or quiet moment of thanks to the fallen might mean more than words.

Killing 1 Dragonfly = 100 Mosquito Bites

Think mosquitoes are annoying? Dragonflies think they’re delicious. And these flying assassins can eat over 100 mosquitoes a day!

But here’s the thing, when you swat a dragonfly out of your backyard, you're not just shooing away a bug. You're giving mosquitoes a fighting chance. Dragonflies are part of nature’s pest control squad, keeping mosquito numbers in check and helping prevent the spread of disease.

It’s a wild reminder that even the tiniest creatures are pulling serious weight in our ecosystems. Respect the wings.

A Glimpse Into Your Future Cognitive Decline?

A new study showed that tiny changes in your pulse while you sleep could actually predict how your brain will age.

Researchers studied over 500 people around the age of 82 and found that those with more complex and adaptive heartbeats during sleep experienced slower cognitive decline. In other words, a flexible, responsive heart might mean a sharper mind as you age.

This exciting breakthrough uses a new technique called "distribution entropy" to measure how dynamic your pulse is overnight. And guess what? The more “wiggle” in your pulse, the better it may be for long-term brain health.

This noninvasive approach could soon help spot early signs of memory issues or even dementia, all from a simple overnight heart rate check. It’s another reminder of how beautifully connected our bodies and brains really are!

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That’s all for today. Thanks for reading!

—Keith