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Welcome back to our Saturday edition! The season finale of "The White Lotus" is almost here, and we'll finally find out who dies this season. Any predictions? Find out who we think might be floating in that resort.
On the agenda:
- The new "it" cosmetic procedure: veneers, but without the filling, drilling, and grinding.
- A millennial engineer dreamed of a walkable small town with big-city vibrancy. So, she's building it herself.
- A GI doctor who researches the gut microbiome shared the 3 things he does to prevent colon cancer.
- First came the trad wives. Meet divine feminine energy.
But first: Spring Break smarter.
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This week's dispatch
Let's optimize Spring Break
Spring Break isn't just for college students. It's also the perfect time for corporate types, finance bros, and entrepreneurs to recharge before sprinting into Q2.
If you want to plan your own rejuvenating retreat, here are some tips to ensure you leave feeling restored and ready for the rest of the year.
- Ditch the screens: Whether you're committing to less screen time, turning off Slack notifications, or doing a full-on digital detox, now is the time to step away from the black mirror. Instead, experience the outdoors now that the weather is turning. It's not only good for you mentally, but it can also lower your blood pressure and improve your memory.
- Rest isn't overrated: Now that our nights are getting shorter, sticking to an effective sleep routine is crucial. It also doesn't help that we just lost an hour of shut-eye. Spring also means it's a perfect time to invest in your sleep with fresh bedding — especially if it's been a while. No judgement!
- Have a little fun: The best part of any Spring Break is the adventure. Make sure you go on one — whether it's with your partner, with your family, or solo. And you don't have to travel far to have a new experience. Instead of prioritizing location, focus on the quality and take advantage of creating a new memory.
A new kind of veneer
Traditional veneers have been a favorite of celebrities since the 1980s. But plenty of would-be takers balk at the process, which requires shaving down the surface of the tooth.
Now, patients are gravitating toward a less invasive, lower-risk veneer procedure. It's part of the "quiet glow-up" trend, which is all about little fixes rather than sweeping changes.
What to know about the procedure.
Small town, big city
Disenchanted with pandemic-era San Francisco, software engineer Devon Zuegel sought to recreate the small-town atmosphere she experienced when visiting upstate New York.
The result is Esmeralda, a walkable and bikeable northern California town that Zuegel plans to build within another city's existing limits. The goal is revitalization, not starting from scratch.
An intentional-community experiment.
A GI doctor's advice for colon cancer prevention
Surgeon James Kinross researches how gut health affects cancer risk. He told BI that ultra-processed foods and microplastics are just a few factors that are likely linked to rising colon cancer cases in young people.
Kinross shared the three dietary principles he follows to lower his own risk of developing colon cancer.
The deal with divine feminine
Posts about divine feminine energy are proliferating on social media. Content creators claim tapping into their divine feminine energy was the key to manifesting the life they wanted.
Experts say it's more complicated than that. You could end up creating helpful rituals … but you could also end up falling down an alt-right pipeline.
What we're watching this weekend
- "One of Them Days": After releasing in theaters in January, the R-rated buddy comedy starring Keke Palmer and SZA is now streaming on Netflix.
- "The White Lotus": Season three of HBO's thrilling anthology series comes to an end this weekend.
- "Pulse": Netflix's new medical procedural follows doctors under professional and personal pressure at a Miami hospital.
What to shop
- Salon-worthy manicures at home: Getting your nails done in a salon takes a lot of time and money, especially if you maintain them regularly. That's why we tested the best press-on nails for a fast fix.
- Your own home bakery: There's a subscription box for just about everything, so it's no surprise that you can get artisan bread and pastry dough delivered to your doorstep. We gave it a try — learn more in our Wildgrain review.
- Away's new luggage: Away is famous for its sleekly designed, durable, and feature-packed suitcases. The brand released a new Softside Carry-on, so we gave it a shot.
More of this week's top reads:
- I never buy birthday presents for kids' parties. They often miss the mark and unwrapping them is chaos, so I give money instead.
- The fall of Lonely Planet.
- A 25-year-old strategy analyst breaks down how she spends $648 each month on staying fit.
- We splurged on extras and all-inclusive plans for our first trip to Disney World. It was a magical disaster.
- How Steph Curry spends his 5-9 — from recovering after training to no-rules summers.
- Mike White on why he almost didn't cast Blackpink's Lisa in 'The White Lotus': 'She's like Taylor Swift meets Princess Diana'.
- Meghan Markle silences critics after As Ever sells out in an hour.
- A 62-year-old dermatologist with barely any wrinkles shares what to do now for great skin at her age.
- Your Rolex is about to get more expensive.
The BI Today team: Dan DeFrancesco, deputy editor and anchor, in New York City (on paternity leave). Grace Lett, editor, in New York. Lisa Ryan, executive editor, in New York. Amanda Yen, associate editor, in New York. Elizabeth Casolo, fellow, in Chicago.
