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One simple exercise hack can optimize your workout for peak performance
Get inspired and energized.
Why do our minds wander? Brain study shows benefits of daydreaming
Fertility supplements for men: What they are, how they work, and why to take them
"Randomized, placebo controlled clinical trials basically don't exist in this area."
Whether you have leadership potential comes down to one personality trait
So lead on — if you want.
Landmark study reveals 1 factor links gut health and long life
To physically age slower, show some self-control
For healthy aging, self-control appears to be an "active ingredient."
Two tweaks to the Mediterranean diet make it especially healthy for men
The green Med diet may be even better than its precursor.
Protein study reveals a powerful effect on fat-burning
Extra protein could give people a "metabolic advantage."
To 'grow young', one action matters more than others
The most powerful longevity hack has nothing to do with diet and exercise.
Stressed out? Study pinpoints a form of exercise that relieves anxiety
Pushups, lunges, and squats build muscle and boost mood.
Endurance exercise study illuminates the link between muscles and health
"The result is completely new."
To improve mindfulness, sleep this many minutes extra per night
A new study adds a potentially life-changing benefit to snoozing.
Breaking bad: How to create positive changes that stick
In this episode, we discuss how to crush bad habits and create new routines that lead to better health.
Science reveals the perfect time to drink coffee for a healthy metabolism
"Knowing this can have important health benefits for us all."
One type of exercise has 6 brain boosting effects
"Exercise makes you happy and focused."
Can baths improve your health? Scientists find a surprisingly positive effect
"Aside from diet and exercise, heat therapy might be promising."
Not Sports
Skijoring: Where human and dog athletes work as one
Inside the gutsy counterculture of the American skibiking scene
The quirky sport of cup stacking is surprisingly intense
How the best make it look like "juggling air."
Dodgeball's transformative journey from gym class to world-class
The future of dodgeball might look nothing like its past.
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.
What a superstar marathoner can teach powerlifters about gear
Gear can be endless.
Vegan powerlifting is the next chapter of a protein-dominated sport
A meat and potatoes discipline can survive without the meat.
What new weightlifters need to know about strength training programs
With much of training built on improving and peaking, some lifters can get left out in the cold.
Why cheating on your diet could be exactly what you need
Holiday eating doesn't have to be a source of anxiety.
Meditation and weightlifting: An odd couple that’s so very right
A close look shows how enmeshed the two practices really are.
Air Force exercise study teases the recipe for enhanced performance
New research explores the power of targeted nutrition.
The science of pre-workouts: What you need to know before you supplement
The best pre-workout supplement might be the one not taken.
The protein shake and beyond: What to know about eating and exercising
The ideal post-workout meal is not so different from a pre-workout snack.
Psychology
One simple exercise hack can optimize your workout for peak performance
Get inspired and energized.
Whether you have leadership potential comes down to one personality trait
So lead on — if you want.
Study reveals one reason why bad dog behaviors may be hard to shake
Before you blame your dog for their bad behavior, take a look in the mirror.
When was money invented? A new study has the answer
What do you get for an honest day's smelting?
Covid-19 could pose a “global threat” to male fertility — study
Emerging evidence suggests "the possibility of testicular damage due to Covid-19."
The case for a national Covid-19 Memorial Day
We have a tendency to forget how bad pandemics can be.
2 mental health practices may give the Covid-19 vaccine a boost
Researchers say poor mental health can influence the body’s immunological response.
The experts' guide on how to endure until the pandemic ends: 4 tips
Keep on keeping on.
NASA data reveals the truth about Covid-19's effect on climate change
"This is the warmest decade in the historical record without any question whatsoever."
To predict Covid-19 mutations, scientists discover one fifth-grade tactic is surprisingly useful
And no, it's not wedgies or shame.
The Case for a National Covid-19 Memorial Day on May 28
There's a helmet for dentist appointments that blocks 99.6% of Covid-19 air droplets
Gut microbiome imbalances influence the likelihood of 'long-Covid'
“Long Covid”: Who exactly is at risk?
An epidemiologist explains what to know so far.
The antidote to Zoom fatigue is here
Adoption of game-like video chat clients will make it easier to spend more time online with friends, an anthropologist tells Inverse.
Covid-19 oxygen shortages: Where are they and why are they happening?
Sunday Scaries
2 mental health practices may give the Covid-19 vaccine a boost
Researchers say poor mental health can influence the body’s immunological response.
Dry January: Science explains why giving up alcohol can improve sleep
Brain study reveals what happens when fears take hold
New research suggests early interventions can help prevent fear from progressing into anxiety.
Scientists untangle the complicated link between ADHD and sleep
“Is ADHD in fact a sleep disorder?
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.
Eat Better
Is a vegan diet healthier? 5 reasons why health experts still aren't sure
To go vegan or to not...
Fertility supplements for men: What they are, how they work, and why to take them
"Randomized, placebo controlled clinical trials basically don't exist in this area."
Intuitive fasting: Why this "third way" of living could be better
Landmark study reveals 1 factor links gut health and long life
One simple exercise hack can optimize your workout for peak performance
Get inspired and energized.
Why do our minds wander? Brain study shows benefits of daydreaming
Fertility supplements for men: What they are, how they work, and why to take them
"Randomized, placebo controlled clinical trials basically don't exist in this area."
Whether you have leadership potential comes down to one personality trait
So lead on — if you want.
6 benefits of working out in cold weather
Covid-19 could pose a “global threat” to male fertility — study
Emerging evidence suggests "the possibility of testicular damage due to Covid-19."
Intuitive fasting: Why this "third way" of living could be better
'Very fat pigs' study sheds light on 1 common sleep disorder
The science of snoring explained.
Are depression and intelligence related? Scientists say the answer is in our genes
Intermediate lifters: Why the awkward stage of strength can mean freedom
Knowing even if you're an intermediate weight lifter is half the challenge.
2 mental health practices may give the Covid-19 vaccine a boost
Researchers say poor mental health can influence the body’s immunological response.
The experts' guide on how to endure until the pandemic ends: 4 tips
Keep on keeping on.