 John Taylor "> | | | Good morning, it’s Saturday, Dec. 27, and I hope you’ve gotten a chance to relax, spend time with family and everything else you might want out of this holiday week. This weekend, we’re taking a break from answering questions to give you a little peek behind the curtain of The 7. We gathered the seven most-clicked stories featured in the newsletter this year. These are the pieces you clicked on to read most often in 2025, starting at No. 1 with our most-clicked story.  | Diet, exercise and socializing are among the ways to reduce your dementia risk. | - Originally published: Jan. 13
- What to know: There have been a handful of studies related to dementia risks this year, focused on topics including music, exercise and alcohol. But we often came back to this story, which has 15 tips to reduce your dementia risk. So if you’re a regular reader of The 7, you’ve surely already clicked on this link at least once this year.
 | Here’s what to know about tariffs on food, tech, apparel. | - Originally published: April 11
- What to know: We spent a lot of time on tariffs this year, as they were President Donald Trump’s signature economic policy. (Tariffs were even the subject of our very first weekend edition of The 7 three months ago.) This article broke down what the tariffs meant for you, the consumer.
 | You need a healthy diet and exercise even if you’re taking a GLP-1, doctors say. | - Originally published: July 15
- What to know: The revolutionary weight-loss drugs have been one of the biggest stories in medicine over the past couple years. And it’s moving fast: Just this week, the FDA approved the first GLP-1 pill for weight loss. This story focused on doctors’ advice about diet, protein, exercise and more.
 | Research on Parkinson’s disease revealed ways to reduce your risk. | - Originally published: Oct. 20
- What to know: Parkinson’s is one of the most common neurological disorders in the world, and there is no cure. But this story offered actions — some as simple as drinking coffee or tea — that can offset risk factors.
 | Researchers identified ways to eat and drink fewer microplastics. | - Originally published: March 4
- What to know: These tiny pieces of plastic — less than five millimeters long — are seemingly everywhere and almost impossible to avoid. That’s what makes this story so valuable: It shows what steps you can take to reduce your exposure to microplastics in what you eat and drink.
 | Trump’s honeymoon ended quickly. | - Originally published: Feb. 20
- What to know: One month after Trump was inaugurated as president for a second time, a fresh batch of polls showed his approval slipping. A Post-Ipsos poll showed how unpopular his drastic changes and legally dubious moves were.
 | Here’s how to avoid PFAS chemicals. | - Originally published: Feb. 28, 2024
- What to know: Now you know why we’re including the publication date. This story is nearly two years old. But we reference it when we have a new story about PFAS, often referred to as “forever chemicals,” which have been linked to several kinds of cancer, birth defects and other health problems.
Keep reading Each weekend, The 7 team shares our favorite Post stories from the past week with you.  | Izin Akhabau | As we learn more about the risks and benefits of artificial intelligence, I know I'll be referring back to this simple guide on how to stop your AI chatbot from storing your personal data.  | Jamie Ross | I appreciated these five tips from “super agers” on how to live a healthy life. However, I can’t promise that I’ll take their advice until after the holidays.  | John Taylor | My longtime colleague Tim Carman poured his soul into this story about cooking the late Anthony Bourdain’s famous boeuf bourguignon recipe. A perfect read for this time of year, and I’ve added the recipe to my early 2026 to-do list. |
