<p>Welcome to another edition of <em>This Upbeat Life</em>, where we explore the lighter, stranger, and occasionally eyebrow-raising corners of health, wellness, and happiness.</p><p><strong>Quick News: Sleep-Deprived Teens</strong></p><p>This week’s headline topic examines a major study tracking more than 3,000 adolescents through sleep monitors, brain scans, and cognitive testing. The results are striking: teenagers who sleep earlier and longer demonstrate sharper thinking, better memory, stronger vocabulary, improved problem-solving skills, and even larger brain volume.</p><p>Listeners are invited to self-experiment: try three or four nights of proper rest and see if life feels easier. Report back to: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:[email protected]"><strong>[email protected]</strong></a>.</p><p><strong>The Real Deal: Sunscreen Contouring</strong></p><p>Today’s deep dive explores the unusual and risky social-media trend of sunscreen contouring—using different SPF levels to create natural-looking contour lines through tanning. Dermatologists universally warn against it, noting the very real dangers of UV damage, premature ageing, and skin cancer.</p><p>Have you tried sunscreen contouring or its safer alternatives? Share your story at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:[email protected]"><strong>[email protected]</strong></a>.</p><p><strong>Far Out Stuff: The Man Who Robbed a Bank to Escape His Wife</strong></p><p>In 2017, 70-year-old Lawrence John Ripple of Kansas took marital frustration to spectacular extremes. After arguing with his wife, he declared he’d rather be in jail than at home—then walked into a bank with a note claiming he had a gun, collected $3,000, and calmly waited for police.</p><p><strong>Thank you for listening!</strong> Until next time, remember: <em>happiness is the best medicine.</em></p>