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This week’s dispatcher

In it for the long haul

Usually, no one asks about the food at a conference. So what do longevity experts eat at a longevity conference?

When leading aging and longevity scientists gathered for the 11th Annual Research on Aging and Drug Discovery in late August, the food was good. and nutritious, writes Business Insider health correspondent Hilary Brueck.

We spoke to Hilary, who went to ARDD 2024 in Copenhagen, about the impact of diet on longevity and how her experience at the conference influenced her menu at home.

You reflected on what ARDD participants ate. What can someone’s diet reveal about their longevity potential?

Diet is one component that can impact longevity. Researchers will always say that physical activity and exercise are probably the things that have the biggest impact on longevity and then genetics. So there isn’t really one thing that determines longevity. But obviously the foods you eat and how much you eat influence how your body works.

If there was one food you would include in your diet after attending the conference, what would it be?

Taking their concept of the power salad. You can just have some lettuce and top it with hummus and whatever herbs and vegetables you have lying around. Personally, I love cheese, so I’d probably put some cheese in there. Making this meat salad is relatively easy.

See you at the US Open

The US Open is having a moment. While it’s always been popular, this year it’s become the go-to place for celebrities, influencers and brands to step out at the end of summer.

That’s partly due to the growing cultural influence of tennis. Fashion, food and famous faces are part of the US Open spectacle. And if you don’t know the difference between game, set and match, don’t worry—casual tennis fans find the opener more welcoming than most other sporting events of its caliber.

Are we talking about tennis?

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Luxury (more) hard

The reign of quiet luxury is coming to an end. Status symbols that are a little more recognizable, such as a Tiffany or Van Cleef bracelet, are very popular now. The same goes for items that incorporate western and corporate influences.

Loud logos aren’t all the rage yet – but they may be on their way.

New status symbols.

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How to avoid being hungry

The hottest health trend right now is tracking blood sugar spikes. Blood sugar can affect your energy and mood throughout the day—and there are plenty of devices that can track it all for you.

But the problem is that many people don’t know how eat for balanced blood sugar, a dietitian nutritionist told BI. Common mistakes like avoiding fruit or cutting out certain food groups will only leave you feeling groggy and crashing in the afternoon.

Here’s what you should do instead.

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Red flags for your next stay

More people are choosing to book a hotel room through Airbnb on their travels. But that doesn’t mean hotels are always the perfect solution.

From the way your bed is made to the burnt-out light bulbs in the hallway, these signs could indicate you’ve made the wrong choice. The hotel staff shared the red flags you should look out for at check-in.

That’s what they said.

What we’re watching this weekend

• “The Perfect Couple”: The latest Netflix limited series stars Nicole Kidman as the matriarch of a wealthy family who finds herself wrapped up in a murder mystery.
• “Secret Lives of Mormon Wives”: Mormon #MomTok (and its rocking drama) gets the reality TV treatment in this new Hulu series.
• “The Boy and the Heron”: The 2023 film by legendary Japanese director Hayao Miyazaki is now available on Max.

See the full list.

Deals we love

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The Insider Today Team: Dan DeFrancesco, deputy editor and anchor, in New York City. Lisa Ryan, executive editor, in New York. Amanda Yen, colleague, in New York. Grace Lett, publisher, in Chicago.