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Each week, THE NUANCE offers a close and sometimes critical examination of health, wellness, and social science topics. If you’d like to propose a topic, or if you’d like to publish something on THE NUANCE, please email me at mheidj@gmail.com.
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Could Fasting Cure You?
Could Fasting Cure You?
Extended fasts may treat everything from injuries to immune dysfunctions.
Markham Heid
Aug 23
Is Nose-Breathing Healthier Even During Exercise?
Is Nose-Breathing Healthier Even During Exercise?
A researcher argues mouth-breathing during exercise might be connected to lung and heart trouble.
Markham Heid
Aug 1
It’s Time to End the War On ‘Negative’ Emotions
It’s Time to End the War On ‘Negative’ Emotions
It’s healthy and human to feel sad, worried, and uncomfortable.
Markham Heid
Jul 25
Where Did Covid Go?
Where Did Covid Go?
The virus has all but disappeared from our everyday lives. Why?
Markham Heid
Jul 18
How Typing Slowly Helps Me Manage Stress
How Typing Slowly Helps Me Manage Stress
It’s like keyboard tai chi.
Markham Heid
Jul 12
What Explains the ADHD Explosion?
What Explains the ADHD Explosion?
More kids are being diagnosed than ever before. Why?
Markham Heid
Jul 7
Oatly vs. Milk: Is Plant-Based Dairy Healthier?
Oatly vs. Milk: Is Plant-Based Dairy Healthier?
Most plant-based dairy alternatives are ultra-processed foods.
Markham Heid
Jun 30
How to Tell the Difference Between Processed and Ultra-Processed Foods
How to Tell the Difference Between Processed and Ultra-Processed Foods
Nutrition research is messy. The work on ultra-processed foods tidies things up.
Markham Heid
Jun 22
How to Be a Good Friend to Someone Recovering From Addiction
How to Be a Good Friend to Someone Recovering From Addiction
An addiction specialist explains what to do, what not to do, and what groups like AA and M.A.D.D. get wrong.
Markham Heid
Jun 15
Why Midlife Is Going to Be Especially Hard On Millennials
Why Midlife Is Going to Be Especially Hard On Millennials
The generation’s mix of adolescent optimism and aggressive individualism may tee them up for a rough midlife ride.
Markham Heid
May 30
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