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Daily Refill - May 31, 2025 - Five brand-new studies—no repeats—show surprising levers for mood, longevity, and screen-proof parenting.
Does Your Mid-Day Nap, Microbiome, or Neighborhood Garden Predict Your Lifespan?
Matthew Tilmann
May 31, 2025
Skip the déjà-vu headlines.
In the last 72 hours researchers linked erratic napping to higher mortality, mapped gut bugs that track with anxiety, and spotted a no-smartphone parent pact sweeping UK schools.
Layer in an FDA-cleared insomnia app and the mental-health magic of community gardens, and you’ve got five fresh tweaks to test this weekend.
Let’s refill.
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1️⃣ Parents Unite: 4,000 Kids Pledge No Smartphones Until Age 14
Summary — Oxfordshire parents signed a “Smartphone-Free Childhood” pact, vowing to delay devices until the end of Year 9.
Why it matters — Collective action kills the “but everyone else has one” argument and may shield pre-teens from social-media-driven anxiety spikes.
Try it — Float the pact in your own parent chat; peer pressure cuts both ways.
2️⃣ Erratic Mid-Day Naps Linked to Higher Mortality
Summary — American Academy of Sleep Medicine data on 87 k adults: longer, variable naps—especially early-afternoon—tie to increased death risk over 11 years.
Why it matters — Nap timing and consistency may matter as much as nighttime sleep.
Try it — Cap weekend naps at 20 minutes, same time each day, to dodge “sleep inertia.”
3️⃣ Gut Microbiome Signature Found in Anxiety & Depression
Summary — Review of 52 clinical studies shows lower Faecalibacterium and Coprococcus levels in anxious or depressed patients.
Why it matters — Microbiome tweaks (fiber, fermented foods) could augment therapy.
Try it — Add one serving of fermented veggies or kefir today; jot mood notes for a week.
4️⃣ FDA-Cleared SleepioRx Opens Insurance Door for Digital CBT-I
Summary — CMS codes now reimburse SleepioRx (insomnia) and DaylightRx (anxiety), making evidence-based digital CBT available at scale.
Why it matters — Clinically validated apps may soon be as common as statins on formularies.
Try it — Ask your insurer if SleepioRx is covered; better sleep = sharper Monday.
5️⃣ Community Gardens Boost Mental-Health & Belonging
Summary — Participants report reduced stress and increased purpose through “place-making” labor in shared urban plots.
Why it matters — Green micro-oases deliver connection + nature exposure—two loneliness antidotes in one.
Try it — Visit a local garden this weekend or volunteer for a planting hour; social chlorophyll beats solo scrolling.
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Have a great weekend!
— Matt
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