1. Are food companies strategically packaging and selling food addiction? This in-depth New York Times article breaks down the intentional and formulaic way America’s food giants are cultivating our country’s junk food addiction. This is looking a lot like a modern day tobacco war. -The New York Times
  2. We’ve all been told that there’s a connection between how much you sleep and how much you eat. A soon-to-be-published study backs this notion up with a very clear bottom line: People who sleep too little consume the most calories; people who sleep too much consume the least; those who sleep an ideal amount (7 to 8 hours per night) boast the most balanced eating habits. -Q by Equinox
  3. Could your favorite spicy tuna roll be a spicy something else roll? Sadly, yes. Oceana’s National Seafood Fraud Report was released this week, and the findings show that 59 percent of tuna isn’t tuna. More locally alarming: Every sushi venue audited in New York was guilty of selling mislabeled fish. For more information, read the full report here. -Oceana
  4. To vaccinate or not to vaccinate, that is the (health-conscious parent’s) question. There are mounds of research and tons of specialists both for and against vaccinations. We’re not experts, so rather than take a stance, we’ll share this interesting infographic highlighting how vaccines have changed the world over time. -Intent Blog
  5. Are you a front-and-center attention youknowwhat or a back-of-the-room wallflower? We’ll be the first to admit that we have our favorite spots in class. Check out this break down of where to set yourself up in a fitness class, dependent on your experience, fitness goals and personal preferences. -FitSugar

Photos via The New York Times, Equinox, Oceana, Intent Blog and FitSugar