Work-from-home, up 4X since 2019, is often framed as a wellness upgrade. No commute, no fluorescent lights, no stodgy suit? Lessgo! Not so fast...

A new study from the NY Fed, UVA, and Harvard suggests the opposite is true.

Their analysis covering 500K Americans revealed remote workers spend an extra hour alone each day and don't make up for it after hours.

"We see a decrease in spending time with friends after the workday," writes the author.

Most concerning is that remote workers who live alone spend 10X more time alone than those who live with others and report far higher rates of mental distress.

At a macro level, authors estimate the rise of remote work explains one third of the increase in mental distress in the US in recent years.

BUT, experts say the fix isn't as simple as five-days-back-in-office. It's making sure remote work has scheduled human interaction.

Grab a coffee. Hit a crowded gym. Debate your neighbor on lawncare techniques.

Today's the summer solstice, meaning the sun's out a looonnnggg time.

Enter: luke-warm sunscreen and aloe vera. Not that satisfying to apply.

But wait...what if you stored these skin condiments in the fridge?!

Cold sunscreen at the beach cools you down before it even starts doing its main job. And cold aloe on a sunburn feels like 4x the relief.

Chilling also slows ingredient breakdown, so your bougie mineral-based lather actually lasts the whole season.

1. Bean bags are boneless sofas.

2. In order to fall asleep, we have to pretend to be asleep.

3. When my dog brings me a toy, I wonder if it's his favorite toy or if he thinks it's my favorite toy.

4. You will never stand backward on a staircase.

5. Normally you empty your drink from the top but with a straw you empty it from the bottom.