Research of the Week Ramadan fasting appears to lower cancer markers and improve metabolic health (albeit from baseline, not compared to a control group). The genetic legacy of prehistoric dogs. Exercising and eating better improve physical and cognitive health in Air Force airmen. Baka hunter-gatherers of Cameroon use at least …
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Research of the Week How did the lockdowns work? Scientists discover a new gland. Hominids in a region of Kenya used the same basic stone-age axes and other tools without changing them for around 700,000 years. Beet juice improves exercise tolerance. Beet juice improves hemoglobin concentration. New Primal Blueprint Podcasts …
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Research of the Week When pigs made it to Europe, their genes were completely overturned. The genetic formation of the first Americans. We’re more likely to remember the locations of places where we consumed high calorie meals. Makes sense. Religious rituals trigger endogenous opioids. Late night eating tends to be …
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Research of the Week Some people can’t smell stinky fish. If you think you’re about to drink some sugar but drink fake sugar instead, your body reacts as if you drank the real stuff. Wearing lip balm reduces droplets produced through talking. Having had the common cold may reduce the …
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Research of the Week Statins result in a “surprisingly small average gain in overall survival” and may not be worth it for people who experience side effects. What attracts readers to an article’s title. Stretching your hamstrings before squatting increases biceps femoris thickness without impairing performance. Why young people are …
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Research of the Week More sugary drinks, less brain volume. Less zinc in the blood, greater risk of COVID death. Minorities are more likely to test positive for COVID, a disparity not fully explained by pre-existing conditions. Some East Asian populations have metabolic adaptations to rice-based diets. Living with kids …
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Research of the Week Fatigue makes time fly. Researchers are exploring the “entities” people meet on DMT. Hominids were cooking food in hydrothermal vents millions of years ago. Plastic-degrading bacteria are rapidly evolving in the ocean. Probiotics help obese children lose weight. New Primal Blueprint Podcasts Episode 446: Brad Kearns: …
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Research of the Week People with amnesia often gain weight because they forget they’ve already eaten. Caffeine makes alcohol more rewarding. Taller people have stronger testosterone responses to exercise. Despite widespread dairy consumption, Bronze Age Europeans had relatively low frequency of lactase persistence. New Primal Blueprint Podcasts Episode 444: Ashleigh …
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Research of the Week A bodybuilding supplement reduces frailty and extends lifespan in mice. Honey bee venom shows efficacy against cancer cells. Beard prevalence predicts intra-sexual competition among men. Exercise promotes general stress resilience. Selenium deficiency is a major factor in cardiomyopathy. New Primal Blueprint Podcasts Episode 443: Dallas Hartwig: …
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