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September 17, 2026 PRESENTED BY Support your eyes at every stage Good morning, If you love a nap, listen up: Your timing may be impacting your body fat & muscle mass. Read on for more about that, plus I’ve got a roundup of resources to support you through a new season of allergies. Happy reading! —Ailsa Cowell, M.S., health editor The best time to nap for body composition How long you nap is only one part of how it impacts your health. New research took a peek at how napping affects body fat and muscle, and the results may surprise you:¹ They analyzed 159 adults from two separate groups, including 90 adults in Spain and 69 in the U.S., who all wore actigraphy devices to measure various aspects of their naps. They then compared those patterns with measures of body composition, including BMI, waist circumference, body fat percentage, and muscle mass percentage. People who tended to nap later in the day also tended to have lower BMI, less body fat, a smaller waist circumference, and a higher percentage of muscle mass. Of course, it's possible that later nappers differed in other ways that influenced the results, but if you’re working on maintaining a healthy body composition and you also enjoy regular naps, why not push them back and see how you feel? Read more about the best time to nap for your body composition, here. +Nothing like a nap But wait, there’s more to consider around daily naps & longevity You get this type of brain reset from a short nap Try this 20-minute trick when you need to nap but can’t PRESENTED BY Don’t ignore age-related vision changes Most people don’t realize vision is a foundational pillar of longevity. Our eyes play an integral role in staying active and independent as we age, not to mention they let us see and connect with the people we love most. But they naturally change over time as we age, often making daily tasks more difficult. That’s why a regular comprehensive eye exam is so important. A VSP network doctor can help you care for your vision at every age. Our eyes tell the brain what’s happening in our environment, and visual impairment has even been linked with impaired cognitive function.² Eye doctors can help identify changing vision needs and recommend solutions tailored to each person’s lifestyle. Through a comprehensive eye exam, eye doctors can detect signs of more than 270 chronic health conditions, making it an important part of overall health and wellness. It’s always a good time to prioritize eye health. Schedule a comprehensive eye exam today with a VSP network doctor for personalized solutions. Find a VSP network doctor near you Manage those allergies Image by Olga Sibirskaya / Stocksy These unexpected foods could worsen your sinuses Use this type of veggie to calm inflammation two-fold This 6-step gua sha practice can clear stuffy sinuses Bet you never considered this as an allergy instigator Don’t underestimate this nutrient for immune & allergy support Watch your heart health Whether heart health is always top of mind for you or something you’re new to, we’ve covered every facet of it on the mindbodygreen podcast (and you can watch all our episodes for free on YouTube!). Here’s a heart-health collection worth watching: This changed everything we knew about heart disease A cardiac surgeon’s own heart attack story & what he learned Why this cardiologist embraces mind-body medicine The most efficient path to cardio exercise Rethinking what “normal” lab results really look like Proactive eye health starts here If aging on your own terms is a priority, proactively supporting your vision should be too. With VSP Vision’s extensive network of eye doctors, you can find someone to assess your individual needs and create an eye health plan for the long-term. Don’t wait, find one today. +Find my doctor Forwarded this email? CLICK HERE to subscribe for free! Want more from mindbodygreen? Find us here: ✍️ The latest articles on mindbodygreen 📱️ Join 1M+ others on Instagram and TikTok 🎧️ Listen to The mindbodygreen Podcast for health deep dives 🛍️ Support your well-being with supplements & personal care 🌱 Enroll in our best-in-class Functional Nutrition course 📚 Become a board-certified health coachtoday Credential Check Ailsa Cowell, M.S. Health Editor   Citations 1 Sleep 2 JAMA Ophthalmology Just a heads-up: Everything in this newsletter is for general info only—not medical advice. We always recommend checking in with a healthcare professional before making any health decisions. Our product picks and reviews reflect our editors’ opinions unless we say otherwise. We sometimes link to other sites, but we’re not responsible for their content. *These statements haven’t been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. © 2026 mindbodygreen, All rights reserved. 2980 McFarlane Road, Miami, FL 33133 UNSUBSCRIBEUNSUBSCRIBE