Why so many people think the entire internet should apply to them

07.18.26 Welcome to your weekly roundup on living well, made simple. Read in browser.    Why so many people think the entire internet should apply to them “Bean soup theory” refers to people thinking all content they see online should apply to them. Here’s why this is happening and how to grow out of that mindset. Read on CNN  New Alzheimer’s blood test may be promising but is not yet ready for widespread use Blood tests for tau, a key biomarker of Alzheimer’s disease, may predict dementia risk, a new study found. The best way to use the test, however, is unclear. Read on CNN  The US military will now test for ‘low T.’ Here’s what your testosterone levels actually tell you Make sure the number on a testosterone check opens a real evaluation of health instead of becoming a shortcut to a prescription, Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt advises. Read on CNN  Mom was the popular girl and I wasn’t. It took coming out to learn I wasn’t ugly Defying traditional beauty standards, Stephanie Fairyington felt ugly as a child. That changed when she came out at 19 and began hanging out in the queer community. Read on CNN  STREAMING NOW To explore the benefits of living at high altitude for heart health, CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta heads into the Andes mountains of Bolivia.  Watch on CNN  Have ideas on how this newsletter could help make life better? Say hello and send us your feedback and questions to lifebutbetter@cnn.com   You are receiving this newsletter because you signed up for Life, But Better. To stop receiving this newsletter, unsubscribe or sign up to manage your CNN account   Sign up for a free CNN account   Privacy Policy | Terms of Use   ® © 2026 Cable News Network. A Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All Rights Reserved. 1050 Techwood Drive NW, Atlanta, GA 30318