Mind & Body
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How fasting changes your gut microbiome
The timing of eating matters.
The three feelings that mean you need to learn how to say “no”
Three therapists give Inverse advice on how to establish boundaries.
The high stakes fantasy (and reality) of loving a digital nomad
A life of remote work can be a relationship pressure cooker. It can also deliver a soulmate.
How to deal with your post-pandemic anxiety, according to experts
The CDC changed its guidance on masks before some became ready to change.
Pizza test reveals a weird link between diet and immune cells
This is what happens when the “powerhouse of the cell” gets salty.
You only need 10 minutes to massively benefit from this type of workout
You can make time for this.
How many hours of exercise do you need? Study finds new optimal number
Turns out we need (much) more exercise than recommended by the government for heart health.
Keep your gut bacteria happy by eating more of these 5 food groups
Study confirms what we suspected about inflammation and the gut microbiome
Scientists calculate the number of take-out meals that increase chance of death
On the bright side, the quality of “outside” food has improved over time.
Longevity hack: Study supports an extra workout perk from coffee
Coffee before exercise helps you feel the burn (literally).
Longevity hack: One kind of food might be risky for brain health
To keep your brain healthy, avoid this staple of Western diets.
Gut discovery explains another crucial aspect of health
Cells that help us absorb nutrients change based on what we eat.
Exercising leads to unexpected benefits deep in your bones
Movement stimulates bone regeneration and strengthens the immune system.
To live longer, scientists recommend eating this ‘5-a-day’ mix
Cheat death with the correct amount of fruits and vegetables.
Scientists may have finally figured out how to reverse aging in the brain
Just one more piece of evidence that a bowl of fruit won’t do you any harm.
Lab-grown human muscle is teaching us how to live longer
Researchers discover exercise can counteract the toll of chronic inflammation.
Not Sports
How geeky charm turned a WWII maneuver into a competitive sport
Where am I? Which direction is the transmitter? Hopefully I don’t get lost.
A circus act turned extraordinary sport is making its case for the Olympics
“Things are about to get real.”
Why a 120-year-old game is the future of sports
“If you're able to combine the strength of women and men in your team, then you really have the best opportunity.”
Skijoring: Where human and dog athletes work as one
Why butts are the “Trojan horse” way to get healthy
Don't underestimate the butt.
Bodyweight workouts: How to skip the gym and still get fit
These no (or very minimal) equipment workouts can still get you strong.
Why weight lifters need to pay more attention to their feet
A foot can't grow like a bicep, but it can become stronger.
Need to take a weight lifting break? Use these ‘eccentric’ exercises instead
All exercises contain three phases of movements.
Can you lift weights too much? How to get stronger, sustainably
In a technical sense, it’s impossible to lift too much. But over time it’s unavoidable.
How to solve the muscle problem that’s coming for us all
Can athletes weight lift too much? Tom Brady’s workouts trigger a debate
Most in the NFL workout with serious weight — except the league's most famous player.
How to keep weight lifting, even when life gets in the way
You can create a workout plan compatible with your schedule.
Intermediate lifters: Why the awkward stage of strength can mean freedom
Knowing even if you're an intermediate weight lifter is half the challenge.
Weight lifting progress: What to do when you're ready to level up
Progress becomes more complicated when you're no longer a beginner — but the next stage is more fun.
A beginner's guide to weight lifting: How to get started and what to expect
The choice is easy and there’s no downside.
Deload weeks: Why rest can be as important as exercise
Rest doesn't need to be a dirty word.
Psychology
This is what happens in your brain when you imagine winning the lottery
How we create and the emotions we attribute to imagined futures may be rooted in two different brain networks.
Why what we know about lying is wrong
You can’t spot a liar just by looking — but psychologists are zeroing in on methods that might actually work
Psychologists say to be wary of this kind of “insight”
An entire cottage industry of pop psychology has little grounding in the industry — and may, in fact, be little better than a flimsy self-help book.
5 ways moms influence our brains, attitudes, and resilience
The science of motherhood explained.
How to deal with your post-pandemic anxiety, according to experts
The CDC changed its guidance on masks before some became ready to change.
Aerosol transmission: 4 reasons why we’re not ready to fight future outbreaks
The wild story behind one man’s fight to prove there is life on Mars
Plus: How five lines of code could revolutionize artificial intelligence.
Your post-vaccination Covid-19 dreams aren't just in your head
An expert explains why people are having weird dreams after getting their shot.
Netflix’s Oxygen is the first great sci-fi movie of the Covid-19 pandemic
Gravity meets Buried in this French survival thriller.
You need to watch the best sci-fi pandemic movie on Netflix ASAP
The Handmaid’s Tale meets Contagion in this 2019 dystopian movie.
Airlines could do one easy, cost-effective thing to make air travel safer
“They were not interested in talking about N95s or looking at infection risk.”
Johnson & Johnson vaccine: Why it’s worth the minuscule risk
The benefits outweigh the risks.
India’s Covid-19 crisis: The “double mutation” issue isn’t what you think
“I don’t know why the press came up with that term.”
What the Food Network can teach men about getting vaccinated
"They don't seek out healthcare unless they absolutely need it."
What would happen if a pandemic killed 10 percent of humans?
B.1.1.7 variant: Expert explains what new data means for overall risk
How pumpkin spice flavor was created in a lab
How to make scientifically perfect ice cream
It's all about balancing the equation.
How yeast makes bread bubbly and delicious
How to make fluffy, delectable meringue using science
A scientific look at the power of eggs.
The Science Behind Crunchy Fried Chicken
How flavor chemists designed the controversial pumpkin spice
A little nutmeg has caused so much drama.
How to create the perfect scoop of ice cream — with science
When one element goes up, the other must come down.
Mastering sourdough with the science of yeast
How to use the magic microorganisms that make bread rise to create a golden brown loaf.
Why science is so important for the decadent pavlova
Pavlovas are a decidedly retro dessert named after a Russian ballerina.
How to get the crunchiest, juiciest fried chicken using science
A food scientist lays out the process of “flash evaporation” to achieve a crispy, dry exterior with a satisfying bite.
Beer + Chicken = Slammable Chicken
Cooking with beer can be easy — if you follow a few basic scientific laws.
How to turn the volume way up on a classic ceviche using science
A culinary scientist talks about the power of cooking with acid in the kitchen.
How fasting changes your gut microbiome
The timing of eating matters.
The three feelings that mean you need to learn how to say “no”
Three therapists give Inverse advice on how to establish boundaries.
The high stakes fantasy (and reality) of loving a digital nomad
A life of remote work can be a relationship pressure cooker. It can also deliver a soulmate.
How to deal with your post-pandemic anxiety, according to experts
The CDC changed its guidance on masks before some became ready to change.
How to sleep better while intermittent fasting
How to reconnect with your adult friends after Covid-19
You’re vaccinated. Now what?
Algae, house-flies, and 4 other weird foods scientists say are the future
“To future-proof our food supply we must pioneer completely new ways of farming.”
Aerosol transmission: 4 reasons why we’re not ready to fight future outbreaks
Can love be genetic? Science explains what Netflix gets wrong
“It’s all just a bit crap, to be honest.”
What ancient feces can tell us about our modern diet
A new analysis reveals the gut microbiome we may have lost for good.
Your post-vaccination Covid-19 dreams aren't just in your head
An expert explains why people are having weird dreams after getting their shot.
Pizza test reveals a weird link between diet and immune cells
This is what happens when the “powerhouse of the cell” gets salty.
