Tim Phillips Show, 5/18/26

What do you typically do after finishing dinner? As tempting as it is to stretch out on the sofa and doomscroll after a long day, it’s not the ideal way to spend your time after eating when it comes to your digestion, which can significantly impact how well you sleep.

Dietitians point out that what you do after the evening meal makes a big difference to how you feel and snooze. They recommend these post-dinner habits to promote healthy digestion, which supports more restful sleep.

Take a light walk - A short, leisurely stroll after eating will help food move more efficiently through your digestive system, reducing bloating and discomfort. Even 15 minutes of low-intensity walking around your house or neighborhood makes a difference. Staying upright also helps reduce the risk of acid reflux and research from Harvard Medical School shows that even light activity before bed can help you fall asleep faster and increase sleep time by up to 30 minutes.

Create a calming wind-down routine - Spending your time after dinner doing relaxing things helps support the body’s “rest and digest” mode, which doesn’t happen if you feel rushed or stressed. After the walk, dim the lights and try reading, stretching, journaling, soothing hobbies like coloring and taking a warm bath.

Drink water - Staying hydrated all day is important, and that doesn’t end after dinner. Supping water also helps the body break down food and prevents issues like constipation. Caffeine-free teas, like peppermint or ginger, are also good after a big meal and can help you relax before bedtime.

Source: Real Simple

World’s Worst Car Parkers By Vehicle Brand .. According to a new survey by Yahoo Autos

1 - 25% of Mercedes vehicles parked incorrectly

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Two For Tuesday - TALKING IN YOUR SLEEP -    MARMALADE,    CRYSTAL GAYLE #1 country in 1978

"Talking in Your Sleep" is a song written by Roger Cook and Bobby Wood. The first recorded version of the song[2] is by the band Marmalade, produced by Cook's longtime collaborator Roger Greenaway; Marmalade's version was also released as a single in 1978 but failed to chart.
"Talking in Your Sleep" was most successful when recorded by American country music artist Crystal Gayle. It was released in January 1978 as the first single from the album When I Dream. The song became a hit on both the country and pop charts in 1978. It peaked at number one on the US Country chart for two weeks,[3] number eighteen on the US Pop chart and number three at the US Adult Contemporary chart.

When it comes to trust in a relationship, actions matter — but so do words. Truly trustworthy men tend to repeat certain phrases that signal emotional maturity and accountability. These aren’t necessarily romantic lines, but everyday statements that show respect and care. Experts say there are 10 phrases you should hear from a man to know if they are trustworthy. They are:

I'm sorry.

How does that make you feel?

Here's what I can do.

I was wrong.

I don't know.

I hear you.

I appreciate you telling me.

I want to make sure I understand.

How can I help?

I promise.

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