Chocolate is beneficial in moderation as far as we know so not sure why you brought it up. So is consexual sex with repeat partner.

1. Exercise (aerobic and strength, doesn’t have to be much but more is better). 2. Diet (mostly whole foods, mostly plants, low saturated fat). 3. Prevention (regular check ups and following doctor’s advice). 4. Meaning / purpose (either being passionate about your job or having such hobbies outside of it). 5. Friends and community.

This isn’t too much. By many that’s the bare minimum for having a satisfactory life.

Majority of calories on a Mediterranean diet come from carbohydrates. I think the author meant “light on processed sugars (unless warranted by a high endurance training volumes)”.

That was not the case with several earbuds I’ve owned in the past.

Bicycle commuting is extremely safe if cyclists are accounted for by the infrastructure designers. It’s a statistical fact that’s true across the world, even the USA. BTW, check what’s the leading cause of children death in the States.

I found Jomo app perfect instead. I blocked all apps and websites that are distracting or promote doom scrolling behavior in me. Once I went through a detox I’ve allowed them in the evenings for 15 minutes only when conditions are met (I’ve exercised and walked 10k steps etc.). I generally don’t have desire to use them then but I might have messages from my friends or I might want to publish something myself.