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• 🧠 Trivia Challenge: Spotlight Hook
• 🍽️ Discover Cary: Taipei 101
• 💪 Wellness Tip: The Quiet Power of Small Steps
• ⚠️ Health Alert: Nighttime Workouts May Disrupt Sleep
• 😄 Meme of the Day – Just for laughs
• ❤️ Shout-out: Thank You, Terri Parker!
• 🏪 Support Local: Small biz to support and coffee jar
• 📅 Events: Upcoming Events (Top Picks)

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Meet the Mama Edna Project, a cause we’re proud to spotlight in today’s edition of Cary Spotlight. Their Cary-based thrift shop supports local food security programs across the Triangle. Check out their podcast episode to learn more—and consider donating or shopping to support their cause! Podcast Episode | Follow Them on FB |
Address: 1393 Maynard Rd SE , Cary, NC 27511

Taipei 101

Taipei 101 is one of the local food places nominated by Cary Spotlight’s readers for our Discover Cary project. If you had a chance to sample their food, feel free to share your opinion below.

Taipei 101 serves authentic Szechuan and Taiwanese cuisine with fresh ingredients daily, specializing in dishes like Peking Duck, Dan Dan noodles, and their famous spicy griddle chicken that delivers perfectly balanced heat with tender meat and crisp vegetables.

Check out their menu on their website: Taipei 101

Address: 121 East Chatham St., Cary, NC 27511 | Get Directions

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CARY SPOTLIGHT: HEALTH & WELLNESS EDITION

These articles are for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Contact a qualified medical professional before engaging in any physical activity, or making any changes to your diet, medication or lifestyle.

The Quiet Power of Small Steps

Many people set big goals: like getting healthier, growing their business, or building better habits. But sometimes, those goals can feel far away, and it’s easy to feel stuck.

The truth is, real progress doesn’t happen all at once. It happens when you focus on the small things you do every day. These little steps may not seem exciting, but doing them again and again is what really makes change happen.

Instead of thinking only about the big goal, try paying more attention to the actions you take each day. Whether you’re trying to eat better, learn something new, or be more organized, sticking to daily habits is the best way to see real results.

So ask yourself: What are you doing today to move closer to your goal?

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Dr. Estelle Tsalik, a highly skilled wellness consultant and the founder of Living Well with Estelle, is here to empower you on your journey to optimal health. She is committed to simplifying the process and guiding you towards simple, sustainable, and sanity-saving solutions. Start your journey by taking her Living Well Blueprint Quiz today.

Nighttime Workouts May Disrupt Sleep

A new large-scale study has found that high-intensity workouts within four hours of bedtime may disrupt sleep quality. Participants who exercised strenuously in the evening experienced later bedtimes, higher resting heart rates, and lower heart rate variability: signs of poor recovery and elevated stress.

The research, published in Nature Communications, tracked over 14,600 individuals wearing WHOOP wristbands across 4 million nights of sleep. Unlike earlier small-scale lab studies, this real-world data strongly suggests that intense evening exercise may keep the body too alert for restful sleep.

Still, not all evening movement is harmful. Light to moderate activity—like walking or stretching—can actually improve sleep. For those chasing both fitness and better rest, experts recommend saving high-intensity workouts for earlier in the day. Read Full Report

Just curious…

A new study suggests that high-intensity workouts within 4 hours of bedtime can make it harder to sleep well.

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🎟️ Upcoming Events (Top Picks)

Outdoor events may be changed due to weather, so click the links to see latest event information. Here are a few ideas for the week, so plan ahead:

• Today: Pressed Floral Frames Workshop 6:30PM-8:30PM
• Today: Music BINGO 7PM-8:30PM
• Thursday: Town Council Meeting (Regular) 6:30PM-8:30PM
• Thursday: Pride: Pop Up Chorus 7PM-9PM
• Friday: Movie Night: The Lion King 6PM-10PM
• Friday: Dance Around The World 6:30PM-9:30PM

But wait! There’s more. To save space in your inbox, we’ve moved the full list of events online — now you can plan ahead: See Full 2-Week Calendar