Good morning life hackers,

This is 1000 Life Hacks, the daily newsletter that helps you improve your life each and every day… even if that’s just a little bit. 🥳

Daily Inspiration: A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new. — Albert Einstein

Here’s what you’ll learn today:

• 🎵 The power of music for Alzheimer’s patients

• 🐶 Gum: the silent dog killer

• ☕ Afternoon coffee is sabotaging your sleep

• 💻 5 Helpful links

• 🎁 Bonus hack!

Read time: 3 minutes

LIFE HACK #079

Music is a powerful tool for remembering moments and feelings. If someone you care about is facing Alzheimer's, a simple way to connect is by discovering their all-time favorite songs and creating a playlist.

Music taps into the brain's ability to retain memories and evoke emotions. It helps stimulates neural pathways associated with recall and emotional response, making it a valuable tool in the face of Alzheimer's.

This helps trigger memories and emotions, offering a meaningful way to stay connected despite the challenges of the diagnosis.

LIFE HACK #080

Be mindful when tossing gum, especially around dogs. A number of popular gum brands contain a substance called xylitol. Even small amounts of xylitol can be lethal for dogs.

This is because xylitol triggers a rapid release of insulin in dogs, leading to a severe drop in blood sugar levels, a condition known as hypoglycaemia.

This can result in seizures, loss of coordination, and even death. So, it's crucial to ensure that dogs don't ingest gum containing xylitol to protect their well-being.

LIFE HACK #081

Want to catch those Zs sooner? Ditch the afternoon coffee, as about a quarter of its caffeine can linger in your system for 12 hours.

When it comes to tea, adhere to the "no tea after 3" rule for optimal sleep.

Making these adjustments can pave the way for a more restful night. So, consider tweaking your beverage habits, and let the sweet embrace of sleep take over more swiftly.

HELPFUL LINKS

💻 AROUND THE WEB…

1. Switching to bamboo toilet paper. Why you should consider switching to bamboo toilet paper. (LINK) 

2. Is oatmeal good for you? A stusy done on the ACTUAL health benefits of eating oatmeal for breakfast. (LINK)

3. What is “soft saving”? Why all the gen z kids love ‘soft saving’ (and how to do it). (LINK)

4. Make learning addictive. A quick Ted Talk on how to trick your brain into making learning addictive. (LINK)

5. Clean your dishwasher. How to locate and clean your dishwasher's filter. (LINK)

More links tomorrow!

BONUS HACK

That’s all for today. I hope your day is at least just a little bit better after reading.

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