Good Health News?

Hi friend,

A lot of very wealthy people are interested in health and longevity right now. And there are all sorts of new, experimental technologies and treatments on the market that may or may not be beneficial. At a recent biohacking conference in Austin, for example, a Wired reporter tried hyperbaric oxygen chambers, IV drips, and electromagnetic infrared beds. He also listened to talk about microdosing snake venom.

If there was a booth or a presenter focused on mid-life women’s health, he didn’t cover it. Maybe the biohackers in Austin are less concerned with us as a demographic?

Someone’s paying attention, though. Dr. Eric Topol, a cardiologist, founder of Scripps Translational Science Institute, and the author of the recent book Super Agers, wrote this week that there’s new evidence that links “estrogen intake to slower aging of the immune system” as well as our liver and arteries. Topol dedicated an issue of his newsletter to the hormone, with a deep dive into new research as well as an overview of past controversies regarding hormone therapy.

It’s all pretty dense, but as he summarizes, this new data “add to prior reports of estrogen’s effect on preserving bone health, reducing heart disease, preserving cognitive function, reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, and a lower risk of Type 2 diabetes.”

Topol is one of the more sober voices of the longevity movement; his advice is grounded in simple, evidenced-based lifestyle changes, like better sleep, physical movement (walking, resistance training), and eating a Mediterranean diet. This is less exciting than the idea of “injecting viper, cobra, and rattlesnake venoms” directly into your bloodstream, but it works.

Moving on from tried-and-true health advice to a tried-and-true summer wardrobe staple — the skirt. Keep scrolling for our finds, plus a few recommendations for your week.

Bye,
Your friends at Gloria

Skirts are the summertime answer to pants. They’re versatile, they come in all sorts of shapes and cuts and materials, you can find one for every occasion, and they’re much less hot. As former non-skirt-wearers, we find ourselves reaching for a skirt more than ever. That’s because there are lots of cute ones out there now, from mini to maxi, full to fitted. Below, a few new ones we’re loving.

• A sexy, yet comfy, body-hugging style. Asta Resort Carmen Skirt, $170. Size XS to XL.

• We’ve seen a lot of lace-trimmed mini shorts around, but this skirt would be easier to pull off. J.Crew Gwen Lace-Trim Skirt, $109.50. Size XXS to 3XL.

• Issey Miyake vibes. Cos Voluminous Pleated Midi Skirt, $165. Size 2 to 14.

• A simple pull-on style in a cute fabric. Tuckernuck Athena Skirt, $168. Size XS to XXL.

• The ideal preppy-sporty skort. Gu Pleated Skort, $29.90. Size XS to XL.

• A voluminous option in a cool color. Rachel Comey Llena Skirt, $179.40. Size XS to L.

• Really pretty, and can be dressed up or down. Veronica Beard Clover Skirt, $199. Size 00 to 14.

• We like the combo of the flat, fitted waist and fuller skirt. Staud Procida Skirt, $325. Size 00 to 16.

• A very fun ruffled option. & Other Stories Asymmetric Ruffle Midi Skirt, $119. Size 0 to 14.

• We typically steer clear of longer denim skirts, but this one has an interesting, fashion-y shape. Sea Elle Paneled Denim Midi Skirt, $138.55. Size 0 to 14.

• A bold silk option for fancier occasions. Julia Amory Dupioni Circle Skirt, $348. Size XS to XL.

• Really lovely. Reformation Carolina Silk Skirt, $218. Size XS to XL.

• The A-line shape on a longer length is chic. Madewell Linen Maxi Skirt, $111. Size 00 to 16.

• How nice is this eyelet one? The Great The Rhythm Skirt, $103. Size 0 to 3.

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TO STREAM Can Lena Dunham strike gold twice? Guess we’ll see when her new Netflix series Too Much, which is loosely based upon her life and stars Megan Stalter as a heartsick American who finds love after moving to London, debuts this Thursday.

TO TRY Our new go-to skincare product is from OneSkin. Called OS-01 BODY, it’s a topical supplement with a patented peptide that instantly makes our skin look glowier, plumper, and more hydrated. (In fact, recently published clinical results show that you can achieve a 41% stronger skin barrier and a 38% hydration boost in just 12 weeks.) Give it a try here, and use code GLORIA for 15 percent off your first purchase. #partner

TO LEARN Who was the man who gave us the term “Ponzi Scheme?” A new Apple podcast sets out to tell a story more than a hundred years old in Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi Story.

TO MAKE We made this three-bean salad for a holiday cookout, and we have to say, it’s even better the next day. It’s got a nice, tangy dressing courtesy of vinegar and mustard, and a great crunch.

TO LISTEN We can’t stop playing this audacious mix. That combo of Phil Collins and Juvenile? Hilarious.

“For my 70th birthday I hired an escort.” • We’re injecting moisturizer now? • Understanding the origins, and the struggles, of the FDA. • The weird thing about rewatching Sex and the City in your 40s. • Exciting news in the search for a cure to endometriosis.

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