The Checkup: WTF Is Sugar Face? (And Do You Have It?)

And more healthy reads to start your Thursday.

• Apparently, sugar face, like sushi face, is a thing. And according to Dr. Harold Lancer, dermatologist to flawless stars like Beyoncé and Kim Kardashian, giving up sugar — which breaks down collagen, makes pores larger, and does all sorts of other gnarly stuff to your face  — could result in better skin in as little as 72 hours. The downside is, well, you have to give up sugar. [The Cut]

• The new Xanax: Drown out your anxiety by singing about what, exactly, has you so worried. Really. [The Atlantic]

• Here, why your countertop should be stocked with lemons at all times. [Well + Good]

• Ever wonder what the proper serving of a food is? This handy chart — it actually uses your hand as a reference — makes it really easy to figure out. [Women’s Daily]

• And speaking of anxiety and stress, if the constant “Not enough available storage” message on your iPhone screen is what’s stressing you out, here’s a weird but effective hack to up the data on your phone without deleting anything. Now say it with me: Ahhhhhhhh. [Men’s Health]

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