A Wild New Study Sheds Light On Why Exercise Is So Good For Our BrainsIt’s no secret that regular exercise is great for the body and the brain.
“I’ve Been Eating Over 30 Plants a Week for a Year – Here’s How It’s Transformed My Gut Health”It’s become the go-to piece of gut health advice, but just how realistic is it to eat 30 plants a week every week?
New Male Contraceptives Could Be Infuriatingly Pain-Free and EasyWhy don’t women have options like that? Researchers have been hard at work on a number of male contraceptives, some of which could hit the market in the next couple of decades.
The Pill Makes Some Women Miserable. But Are They Really Quitting It en Masse?The woman in the video looks resolute, and a little sad, as she cuts up a pack of birth control pills. “These silly little pills have literally ruined me as a person,” reads the caption. The clip, which is on TikTok, has 1.1 million likes.
Seven Health Benefits of Gaining MuscleNot everybody has the same reaction to noticing a new muscle pop up on their body. Some love it: “Great, I’m getting jacked!” Some are discouraged: “Oh no, I’m getting bulky.” But everyone should know that building muscle has its benefits, beyond looks and in spite of looks.
The ‘Lurid Metaphors’ of IllnessMeghan O’Rourke recommends her favorite books about sickness and health. This is an edition of the Books Briefing, our editors’ weekly guide to the best in books. Sign up for it here.
The Psychology of Getting High—a LotFamous rapper Snoop Dogg is well known for his love of the herb: He once indicated that he inhales around five to 10 blunts per day—extreme even among chronic cannabis users.
Instead of a Single Tree, Plant a ‘Pocket Forest’If you’re thinking of adding a tree to your landscape, whether you want to create shade, provide an animal habitat, or just for looks, there’s a better alternative you might not have considered.
What Myths About the Anthropocene Get WrongThe concept of the Anthropocene epoch was born in February 2000 out of a moment of spontaneity. Chemist and Nobel Prize winner Paul Crutzen had been listening to a narrative emerging at an international convening of scientists in Mexico.
I'm A Spine Doctor. Here's 1 Thing I'd Never, Ever Do If I Had Back Pain.An estimated 8% of American adults suffer from persistent or chronic back pain that limits their daily activities. Spine doctors have a very specific message for people walking around with back pain: Don’t push through.
Human Brains May Be Getting BiggerOverall, people in U.S. live longer than they did a hundred years ago. The growing number of people reaching old age has meant an increased proportion are at risk of developing dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, illnesses that typically strike later in life.
No, We Aren’t All Eating “Too Much” ProteinIf you’ll permit me a rant—I promise to make it fact-filled and interesting—I am sick of the articles that seem to pop up every few months claiming that we are all eating “too much” protein.
Marijuana’s Health Effects Are About to Get a Whole Lot ClearerRescheduling weed will clear the way for scientists to study it more directly. Earlier this week, news leaked of the biggest change in federal drug policy in more than half a century.
Kari Lake’s Worst Enemy Is a RepublicanFalsely accused of stealing the last election, Stephen Richer decided to sue. The lawsuit could bankrupt her. Kari Lake knew exactly who stole the election from her.
8 Ways to Stay Hydrated If You Hate Drinking WaterFor all the hype surrounding status water bottles—looking at you, Stanley and Owala—it turns out many of us aren’t drinking nearly enough H2O. “It’s a struggle,” says Vanessa King, a registered dietitian nutritionist with Queen’s Health System in Oahu, Hawaii.