No, you don't need to chug olive oil

Plus more health news | Email not displaying correctly? [View it in your browser.]( [Health Matters]( [No, you don't need to chug olive oil]( By Angela Haupt Editor, Health and Wellness Across the internet, people are sharing videos of themselves drinking shot glasses full of straight olive oil. The habit, they say, improves their gut health, boosts their metabolism, and makes their skin glow. I reached out to experts to find out whether gulping down olive oil is actually necessary—or even a good idea. [READ MORE]( Share This Story What Else to Read [Weight-Loss Drugs Help Sleep Apnea Symptoms]( By Madison Muller/Bloomberg In two trials of people with sleep apnea, Zepbound reduced the number of times breathing slowed or stopped during sleep. [Read More »]( [What We Know About Leaky Gut Syndrome]( By Elaine K. Howley Leaky gut is a condition in which the lining of the intestines become inflamed, damaged, or irritated. [Read More »]( [Alcohol Might Improve Heart Health by Reducing Your Stress]( By Haley Weiss A study finds that light-to-moderate drinking has lasting effects on the brain's stress system. [Read More »]( [Is Breakfast Really Good For You?]( By Jamie Ducharme Here's what the science says. (Originally published in 2019.) [Read More »]( [6 Ways to Tap Into Nostalgia—and Why You Should]( By Angela Haupt How to tap into nostalgia to feel more connected to other people, find meaning in life, and build self-esteem. [Read More »]( If you were forwarded this and want to sign up to receive it daily, [click here](. Today's newsletter was written by Angela Haupt and edited by Mandy Oaklander. [Want more from TIME? Sign up for our other newsletters.]( [Subscribe to TIME]( TIME may receive compensation for some links to products and services in this email. Offers may be subject to change without notice. Connect with TIME via [Facebook]( | [Twitter]( | [Newsletters]( [UNSUBSCRIBE]( [PRIVACY POLICY]( [YOUR CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS]( TIME Customer Service, P.O. Box 37508, Boone, IA 50037-0508 Questions? Contact health@time.com Copyright © 2024 TIME USA, LLC. All rights reserved.