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Humans Can’t Live Much Longer, New Evidence Suggests
Humans Can’t Live Much Longer, New Evidence Suggests
Lifespan advances are near biological limits, the thinking goes. So we should focus instead on healthspan.
Robert Roy Britt
Oct 7
What Happened When College Athletes Tried a Navy SEALs Workout
What Happened When College Athletes Tried a Navy SEALs Workout
Things go horribly wrong, as overexertion causes a rare muscle injury
Dr. Julian Barkan
Oct 7
Men Minimize Feelings of Loneliness, to Their Own Detriment
Men Minimize Feelings of Loneliness, to Their Own Detriment
Justin Bieber is an example of men keeping a lid on their feelings. The health consequences can be grave.
The Conversation U.S.
Oct 7
Your Diet is Probably Inflammatory
Your Diet is Probably Inflammatory
Plus: How to find your productive flow
Robert Roy Britt
Oct 4
Did Doctors Dismiss Her Pain Because She’s a Woman?
Did Doctors Dismiss Her Pain Because She’s a Woman?
After suffering serious burns, my wife is coming to terms with chronic hurt
Randall H. Duckett
Oct 4
Hive Mind in Medicine Harms People
Hive Mind in Medicine Harms People
Drugs are being prescribed inappropriately because “everybody is doing it”
John Kruse MD, PhD
Oct 4
Find Your Flow: The Magic of Deep, Joyful, Creative Focus
Find Your Flow: The Magic of Deep, Joyful, Creative Focus
Flow states are blissful, but you can’t force them. Here’s how to cultivate the right conditions.
Gail Post, Ph.D.
Oct 3
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I Was Wrong about Protein Supplements
I Was Wrong about Protein Supplements
They are more useful than we thought, and some work better than others
Mandy Willig, PhD, RD
Sep 11
Why BMI Should Go Bye Bye
Why BMI Should Go Bye Bye
A better measurement of health risk exists, but it is not yet a standard tool
Dr. Julian Barkan
Sep 18
Humans Cause Far More Cancer Than We Realize
Humans Cause Far More Cancer Than We Realize
Alarming increases among children and younger adults, plus some ancient history, point to a slew of modifiable risk factors
Robert Roy Britt
Sep 23
Breast Density: What Every Woman Should Know
Breast Density: What Every Woman Should Know
The FDA’s rule change requires that all women in the US be informed about breast density and options for supplemental screening.
The Conversation U.S.
Sep 17
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