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Plus, if you’re going to clean out your ears yourself, here’s how to do it right.

I’ve been trying to find the right words to sum up how I’ve felt over the last few days. The Supreme Court’s abhorrent decision to overturn Roe v. Wade has weighed heavily on my mind; it’s unfathomable to me that we’re in a worse position than we were a few decades ago. This decision won’t help anyone — if anything, it’ll threaten so many more lives, especially those in marginalized communities.

Before we jump into the rest of today’s newsletter, I encourage you to read this sobering story by senior reporter Caroline Bologna on just how dangerous this ruling can be for pregnant people. I also found a tiny bit of solace in this story we published a few weeks ago on what therapists do when they feel powerless. You can also dive into some of our other vital coverage on the decision here.

❤️,

Lindsay

You Oughta Know

I used to be a Q-tip queen. I had a gross fascination with them, using them exclusively to “clean out” my ears. That is, of course, until I saw that fateful episode of “Girls” where Lena Dunham’s character punctured her eardrum thanks to her aggressive Q-tip use.

If you are an avid Q-tip fan or just simply are looking for a way to relieve yourself of earwax, have we got a story for you this week. We spoke with experts on the right way to clean out your ears yourself — and it has a lot of advice I didn’t see coming.

Here's the proper way to clean out your ears

A Minute And Change

Got a spare minute? Use it to change your life. Our “A Minute And Change” series will help you become happier, healthier and more productive by doing one thing a little differently. This week’s tip comes from Ashwini Nadkarni, an associate psychiatrist and an instructor at Harvard Medical School, on why you shouldn’t think about tomorrow before you go to bed:

The last 30 minutes before bedtime, people may write down lists of tasks they need to get done around the house, obligations they need to fulfill on behalf of their kids, or respond to work emails that they might have missed. This might feel like a version of winding down when actually, it can instigate nighttime rumination and an arousal level about additional planning for the next day, in turn, impacting sleep onset latency and worsening overall sleep quality.

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Before You Go...

Read this piece by reporter Sydni Ellis if you’re constantly misplacing your keys or forgetting your words. She details 10 common habits that are affecting your memory. You’ll want to adjust your behavior ASAP.

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