Mind & Body
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."
Exercise study pinpoints the easiest way to stay fit, even if you WFH
"When it comes to health benefits, intensity is not the only factor."
Can weightlifting keep you from getting sick? Immunity study explains
Strong muscles may keep the immune system from running out of steam.
Exercise counteracts a dangerous effect of air pollution
"Exercise should be promoted even in polluted areas."
One diet can cut the risk of death by over 10% — study
"Now, more than ever, it’s important that we keep our bodies as healthy as we possibly can."
How healthy are you?
In this episode, we discuss what the latest science has to say about how healthy you are.
People with these types of jobs live longer — study
Your work environment can influence how long you live.
This lockdown friendly-activity is equal to 2 popular types of exercise
Time to get your hands dirty.
Not Sports
Dodgeball's transformative journey from gym class to world-class
The future of dodgeball might look nothing like its past.
Why Slamball's founder thinks the topsy-turvy sport may finally succeed
Is the world ready for Slamball?
Meet the dog surfers who have reached "a new plateau"
"I think the spirit of surfing opened her up to new experiences."
From Space Invaders to Floor Is Lava: The evolution of gaming
In this episode, we discuss the many ways gaming continues to reinvent itself.
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.
An incredibly popular health stat might not have any muscle behind it
We all might work out more if we’re not trying to lose weight.
The macros diet has one overlooked benefit you need to know about
The macros diet is, of course about the food you put in your body. But it's also about how it expands your mind.
Intermittent fasting: The weird history behind powerlifting's longest-lasting diet
Its origin helps explain IF’s limits and goals, and how it evolved past an athletic curiosity.
Home fitness: The pros and cons of going back to the gym
As gyms reopen in the US, the question is: Do we actually need them?
Weightlifting study gives a genetic explanation for uneven gains
The uneven effects of weight training result from a complicated mix of factors.
Weightlifting: protein supplements went mainstream — and why that's a problem
How a weird protein orgy got us here.
The 4 best workout routines for quarantine
Arnold Schwarzenegger's Corona home workout, free yoga, mobility work, chin-up programs
Psychology
Trying to be mindful? Get more sleep
A psychologist reveals the one baking project tied to positive mental health
Grab a spatula and head to the kitchen.
How much do our genes restrict free will?
A scientist explores one of life’s biggest mysteries: our individual capacity for choice.
How much do you know about nightmares?
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.
The science of grilling with smoke
A renowned molecular gastronomy chef shows you how. 🔥
2 beers and a little science can make a slammable chicken
Beer can enhance food in two ways: The alcohol's chemical abilities and the flavor — pilsner, in my case — can elevate your dish.
Seared
Sunday Scaries
The 1 step you can take to protect your mental health from politics
The action most critical to the political process is a mental health outlier.
More people are going to therapy during Covid-19: Here's how you can start
"Remember your presence here is about taking better care of yourself.”
Why 285,000 people have joined the Sad Girls Club
And why its founder thinks Gen Z is going to change the world more than generations before it.
Owning a pet during coronavirus has a "buffering" effect on mental health
Pet owners aren't surprised by new research on animal-human bonds and coronavirus lockdowns.
4 Fauci takes that provide crucial context for the end of 2020
Dr. Anthony Fauci on the fall surge, and when we can expect "the sun to come up."
MIT designs a heated copper-mesh mask that's apocalypse-ready
A year after Covid-19, 2 factors are critical to making it through 2021
New projections hint at what could happen by February.
As "pandemic fatigue" grows, scientists encourage one pivotal behavior
"I wish I could suggest a way to help people continue to be careful."
Why outbreaks can still happen, even if most people get vaccinated — study
A 2019 disease reveals a key lesson about herd immunity in 2020.
Covid-19 winter: A scientific guide to staying safe indoors
Avoid the 3 C's: closed, crowded, and close contact.
How do pandemics end?
History suggests diseases fade but are almost never truly gone.
4 essential strategies to stop the spread of Covid-19
A lockdown might not always be the answer.
Everything to know about Covid-19 and surfaces
But first, don't panic.
Why the most confusing part about Covid-19 may soon have a clearer answer
A thousand Inverse readers have pegged one question their biggest.
3 Fauci quotes to guide how to live during the fall coronavirus surge
Dr. Fauci on Thanksgiving, voting, and why we should focus on public health rather than lockdowns.
What medieval plague spread can teach us about pandemic acceleration
The Black Death was just the start.
Microbiome study explains how sugar hijacks an essential part of health
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.
A psychologist reveals the one baking project tied to positive mental health
Grab a spatula and head to the kitchen.
Which milk is best for the environment: dairy, nut, soy, hemp, or grain?
Let's look at the evidence.
How to choose the healthiest milk alternative
How flavor chemists designed the controversial pumpkin spice
A little nutmeg has caused so much drama.
Health experts agree: These 5 food types are best for strength and longevity
Up the protein!
One body clock gene proves to have a powerful effect on metabolism — study
Researchers set to find out why the body is able to manage one-off instances of late-night eating without health consequences.
The macros diet has one overlooked benefit you need to know about
The macros diet is, of course about the food you put in your body. But it's also about how it expands your mind.
Leg Day Observer
How this company used its love of coffee to lift its team back up again
“Once we forced ourselves to be vulnerable, connect, share, and laugh, morale and creativity were through the roof.”
One evolutionary advantage screws with food choices today
"This memory bias may still influence how we navigate modern food settings today."
4 Fauci takes that provide crucial context for the end of 2020
Dr. Anthony Fauci on the fall surge, and when we can expect "the sun to come up."
Microbiome study explains how sugar hijacks an essential part of health
A year after Covid-19, 2 factors are critical to making it through 2021
New projections hint at what could happen by February.
Trying to be mindful? Get more sleep
Why outbreaks can still happen, even if most people get vaccinated — study
A 2019 disease reveals a key lesson about herd immunity in 2020.
The 1 step you can take to protect your mental health from politics
The action most critical to the political process is a mental health outlier.
Covid-19 winter: A scientific guide to staying safe indoors
Avoid the 3 C's: closed, crowded, and close contact.
How do pandemics end?
History suggests diseases fade but are almost never truly gone.
4 essential strategies to stop the spread of Covid-19
A lockdown might not always be the answer.
Everything to know about Covid-19 and surfaces
But first, don't panic.
Miserable at work? Three steps to make a career change that lasts
An expert explains how to reboot your career for the better.
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.
