Does air conditioning make you sick? Here’s the truth

Plus, how to have a meaningful conversation about mental health. No Images? Click here     I’m currently writing this from underneath a warm, fuzzy blanket as the temperature outside creeps higher and higher. Our office, like most, is FREEZING. People even say that prolonged exposure to AC makes them sick. Is that true? Reporter Jenna Birch looked into what AC is really doing to our bodies and brains this week. And if you need me, I’ll be here at my desk drinking hot tea. Brrr. Sincerely, Lindsay You oughta know Ever wonder why some people feel happy when they smoke pot or eat an edible while others feel totally freaked out? Researchers think they may have discovered an answer. The fascinating study could give some (preliminary) insight on why people react the way they do to weed. WHY WEED MAKES SOME HAPPY AND OTHERS PARANOID   A minute and change Got a spare minute? Use it to change your life. Our "A Minute And Change" series will help you become happier, healthier and more productive by doing one thing a little differently. This week’s tip comes from actress Liv Tyler on how she tackles her to-do list. She told the New York Times: You’ve got to roll the big boulder first. And then you can mess with the pebbles. If you just get that biggest boulder done first, then the rest of the day goes in a very different way. If you’re chasing yourself, you can’t get it all done. There’s never enough time in a day. But it’s so easy, there’s so many little things, that it’s easy to get distracted. Crushing on this 'Gram Before you go... In honor of Minority Mental Health Month, read this great piece on how to talk about mental health when the people around you aren’t as accepting or apprehensive to listening. Mental illness is stigmatized across the board, but research shows it’s particularly hard for people of color. Want more wellness? When Does Social Drinking Become Problem Drinking? Experts weigh in on how much alcohol is considered "normal." Why IUD Insertions Are So Incredibly Painful Plus how to make the cramping more tolerable. Are Support Groups A Good Alternative To Therapy? Here's how the cost and experience compares to individual sessions.    .     👋 You may have noticed our website is now www.huffpost.com. Don't worry, it'll still be the same HuffPost you know and love, just with a new URL. Make sure to update your bookmarks!   HuffPost is now a part of Verizon Media Group. On May 25, 2018 we introduced a new Oath Privacy Policy which will explain how your data is used and shared. Learn More. No moon dust. No B.S. Just a completely essential daily guide to achieving the good life. Subscribe here. Like what you see? Share it. Can't get enough? You'll also love HuffPost's Entertainment newsletter. ©2019 HuffPost | 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates from HuffPost Feedback | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe    . - - Preferences  |  Unsubscribe