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Look After Your Wrists Before They Hurt
Read · bbc.com · 7 min · Issue #246
David Cox of BBC Future looks at why an old wrist injury can return decades later, and the wrist as a 'sentinel joint'.
Summary
David Cox of BBC Future looks at why an old wrist injury can return decades later, and the wrist as a 'sentinel joint'. The article includes four simple exercises from wrist specialists.
A yoga block for spine tension
Short · instagram.com · Issue #243
Under the forehead for tech neck
Summary
The creator suggests lying on a yoga block placed under specific spots of the spine for one minute a day to ease tension.
The instructor suggests using a yoga block for one minute a day to release tension in the spine. Placed under the forehead it targets tech neck, under the shoulder blades a rounded upper back, and under the tailbone an achy lower back.
Key points- Under the forehead for tech neck
- Under the shoulder blades for a rounded upper back
- Under the tailbone for an achy lower back
Do not rinse after brushing teeth
Short · tiktok.com · 1 min · Issue #240
Compares it to applying sunscreen and then showering right away
Summary
The clip argues you should spit toothpaste out without rinsing, since rinsing removes what the toothpaste left on your teeth.
The speaker says you should spit out toothpaste after brushing and not rinse with water. He compares it to putting on sunscreen for two minutes and then showering right before going into the sun. Rinsing washes away the fluoride and other benefits the toothpaste left on your teeth and gums.
Key points- Compares it to applying sunscreen and then showering right away
- Brush for two minutes, then spit into the basin only
- Rinsing removes the goodness from your teeth and gums
Six quick body techniques for common issues
Short · instagram.com · 1 min · Issue #238
Blink rapidly for 60 seconds to tire the eye muscles and signal rest
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The creator lists six quick body techniques for sleep, congestion, nerves, racing heart, low energy and stuck thinking.
The video lists six quick techniques. Blinking rapidly for 60 seconds is presented as a way to fall asleep, and an ice cube on the roof of the mouth as a fix for a stuffy nose. Breathing through one nostril for two minutes is said to lower cortisol before a stressful event. Exhaling for eight seconds slows a racing heart, and brushing with the other hand sparks new ideas.
Key points- Blink rapidly for 60 seconds to tire the eye muscles and signal rest
- Breathe only through one nostril for two minutes when nervous
- Exhale for eight seconds with a hand on the chest to slow the heart
How to Take Creatine
Watch · youtu.be · 21 min · Issue #238
Ben Azadi's video claims viewers take creatine incorrectly and that a particular approach shrinks fat cells by 30 percent.
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Ben Azadi's video claims viewers take creatine incorrectly and that a particular approach shrinks fat cells by 30 percent. The description promotes a discounted creatine product and Azadi's book Metabolic Freedom, which includes a metabolism course.
You Don't Need to Train Harder, Just Smarter
Read · sciencedirect.com · 15 min · Issue #235
Nosaka argues that eccentric exercise, the lowering phase of a movement, builds strength at a fraction of the metabolic cost.
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Nosaka argues that eccentric exercise, the lowering phase of a movement, builds strength at a fraction of the metabolic cost. He reframes delayed-onset muscle soreness, saying gradual progression delivers the adaptation without wrecking the body. The suggested routine is five minutes a day of heel drops, chair squats and wall push-ups.
Alzheimer's drugs work, but patients still get worse
Read · nintil.com · 11 min · Issue #226
Jose Luis Ricon argues that Alzheimer's has no single cause comparable to LDL in heart disease, and is multifactorial.
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Jose Luis Ricon argues that Alzheimer's has no single cause comparable to LDL in heart disease, and is multifactorial. He says prevention is comparatively easy by addressing risk factors, while treatment requires intervening in underlying processes such as autophagy, inflammation and aging. Antibody therapies can clear amyloid, yet neurodegeneration continues, which he reads as evidence of an active underlying process.
What Every Body Fat % Actually Looks Like (50% to 5%)
Watch · youtube.com · Issue #222
Jeff Nippard's November 9, 2025 video shows what different body fat percentages look like, using subjects measured with DEXA and BIA scans from 50% down to 5%, with a chapter for each level.
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Jeff Nippard's November 9, 2025 video shows what different body fat percentages look like, using subjects measured with DEXA and BIA scans from 50% down to 5%, with a chapter for each level. The description lists references on DEXA accuracy and body fat ranges. It also links a free training program quiz and a 2-week free trial of the MacroFactor nutrition app.
Morning breathing with 30 breaths and holds
Short · tiktok.com · Issue #215
Start lying in bed on an empty stomach and do 30 breaths per round
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The speaker describes a morning breathing method of 30 breaths on an empty stomach, followed by breath holds.
Wim Hof describes a morning breathing routine done on an empty stomach. Each round starts with 30 deep breaths, followed by holding the breath after exhaling, and the holds grow longer in later rounds, reaching about two minutes in round two. He presents the practice as activating the adrenal axis and boosting the immune and lymphatic systems.
Key points- Start lying in bed on an empty stomach and do 30 breaths per round
- The speaker says you may feel light-headed and tingly in the fingers
- He says the first breath hold lasts about a minute or more
The origin of the 10,000 steps a day target
Read · self.com · 22 min · Issue #214
The article asks where the 10,000 steps a day target came from and whether research actually supports it.
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The article asks where the 10,000 steps a day target came from and whether research actually supports it.
BioDigital: Google Earth for Anatomy
Tool · biodigital.com · Issue #210
BioDigital is a cloud-based 3D platform for visualizing the human body, diseases and treatments, on web, mobile and VR.
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BioDigital is a cloud-based 3D platform for visualizing the human body, diseases and treatments, on web, mobile and VR. Its BioDigital Human model can be embedded in learning management systems and other platforms, and its Human Studio tool lets users build custom visualizations. The company targets medical educators, hospitals and pharma firms, and claims over 5 million users. Individuals can sign up for free, while business use requires contacting sales.
Expectations can shape outcomes more than genes
Short · tiktok.com · Issue #207
A group told they had a genetic edge outperformed, even without it
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Expectations can shape outcomes even more than genes, according to a book the speaker recommends.
The speaker recommends David Robson's book The Expectation Effect and describes a study. Participants with and without a genetic trait for efficient CO2 removal were told either that they had the trait or that they did not. Those told they had it outperformed those told they lacked it, even when the gene was absent. The speaker also cites the Monster study, where children told they stuttered developed speech problems.
Key points- A group told they had a genetic edge outperformed, even without it
- The book's synopsis says expectations are even more powerful than genes
- The speaker says children told they stutter developed worse stutters
Got It in Your Genes? Maybe It's Time to Pass It On
Tool · dkms.pl · Issue #205
Visitors are invited to register as potential bone marrow donors.
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Visitors are invited to register as potential bone marrow donors. Registration is done online by ordering a kit, filling it out, and sending it back. The message frames joining as a simple step that could give a blood cancer patient a stem cell transplant from a stranger.
A ridiculously deep dive into the fruit we all pretend is a vegetable
Read · worksinprogress.news · 16 min · Issue #205
Evan DeTurk traces the tomato's roughly 80,000-year history, from small wild Central and South American plants to the modern crop.
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Evan DeTurk traces the tomato's roughly 80,000-year history, from small wild Central and South American plants to the modern crop. Breeding for uniform ripening and yield made tomatoes redder and easier to harvest but reduced their sugar content. CRISPR has produced sweeter tomatoes with up to 30% more sugar, and a purple, antioxidant-rich tomato was FDA-approved in 2023. He suggests restoring genetic diversity could help.
How tea also cleans water
Read · news.northwestern.edu · 36 min · Issue #197
A Northwestern News story from February 2025 reports that brewing tea also removes lead from water.
Summary
A Northwestern News story from February 2025 reports that brewing tea also removes lead from water.
A face-down hip position eases neck pain
Short · tiktok.com · Issue #196
Lie face down with big toes touching heels and knees dropped to the sides
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A face-down hip position held for six minutes can relieve head, neck and shoulder pain, according to the speaker.
A corrective exercise specialist recommends lying face down with big toes touching and knees dropped to the sides, arms out on stacked books or blocks, and forehead on the ground. Gently pull the shoulder blades back and down, then hold for about six minutes while breathing and relaxing the hips. The speaker presents this as a first step that calms the nervous system before strengthening work.
Key points- Lie face down with big toes touching heels and knees dropped to the sides
- Place arms out to the sides, forehead on the floor, and pull shoulder blades back and down
- The speaker says this calms the nervous system before strengthening work
Why Do We Sleep?
Watch · youtube.com · Issue #195
Circadian neuroscientist Russell Foster's TED talk argues that scientists still know little about sleep, although we spend a third of our lives doing it.
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Circadian neuroscientist Russell Foster's TED talk argues that scientists still know little about sleep, although we spend a third of our lives doing it. It covers three theories about why we sleep, myths about how much sleep people need at different ages, and whether sleep can predict mental health. TED published it in 2013.
6 Exercises That Fix 97% of Your Problems
Watch · youtube.com · Issue #193
A Health in Focus video presenting exercises for strengthening the body for everyday life, including single-leg hip thrusts, resistance band rows, suspension belt squats and side planks with leg lifts.
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A Health in Focus video presenting exercises for strengthening the body for everyday life, including single-leg hip thrusts, resistance band rows, suspension belt squats and side planks with leg lifts. The description lists ten moves, and the video is free to watch.
Conscientious people tend to live longest
Short · youtu.be · Issue #193
The study tracked 1,548 children for success, health and longevity
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A Stanford study of 1,548 ten-year-olds found that conscientious people, who show up reliably, live longest.
The speaker cites a Stanford study that followed 1,548 ten-year-old children to look at what goes with success, health and longevity. People who were conscientious and reliably did what they said they would lived longest. The carefree "don't worry, be happy" group died earliest, often from accidents and preventable illnesses.
Key points- The study tracked 1,548 children for success, health and longevity
- The carefree 'don't worry, be happy' people died earliest, from accidents and preventable illness
- The longest-lived shared one theme: they reliably did what they said they would do
Do You Really Need to Take 10,000 Steps a Day?
Watch · youtube.com · Issue #191
Shannon Odell's TED-Ed video on whether 10,000 daily steps are needed.
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Shannon Odell's TED-Ed video on whether 10,000 daily steps are needed. It argues walking is a simple exercise that benefits both body and brain, and that adding a modest amount of walking to a daily routine can greatly improve health. It opens with Jean Béliveau, who tried to walk around the globe.
Disliked work grows a willpower brain area
Short · tiktok.com · Issue #189
The area grows when people add unwanted exercise or resist eating
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Doing work you do not want to do grows a brain area linked to willpower, according to recent data the speaker cites.
The speaker describes neuroscience data on the anterior mid-cingulate cortex. It appears to grow when people repeatedly do things they do not want to do, such as extra exercise or resisting food while dieting. It is larger in athletes and in people who see themselves as having overcome challenges. Scientists are beginning to see it as the seat of the will to live.
Key points- The area grows when people add unwanted exercise or resist eating
- It is larger in athletes and in people who overcame challenges
- Scientists may see it as the seat of the will to live
Controlled stress exposure builds resilience
Short · tiktok.com · Issue #189
Cortisol is described as harmful to recovery, hormones and immunity
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Chronic stress harms the body, and controlled exposure to stress with breathwork builds resilience, the speaker says.
The speaker argues that chronic stress and the cortisol it releases damage hormones, immunity and health. He recommends seeking out stress in a conscious way, which he calls exposure therapy, and breathing in for six seconds, holding for six and breathing out for six. He says the meaning you assign to a stimulus matters more than the stimulus itself.
Key points- Cortisol is described as harmful to recovery, hormones and immunity
- Avoiding stress often produces more of it, the speaker argues
- Breathe in for six, hold for six, and out for six to reset
Top Health Tips From Doctors on Sleep, Nutrition and Stress
Watch · youtube.com · Issue #187
A video that gathers health tips from several doctors, covering sleep, nutrition and stress management.
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A video that gathers health tips from several doctors, covering sleep, nutrition and stress management. Each expert offers simple, practical advice that is easy to fit into daily life.
A 28-Hour Day Experiment
Read · sidhion.com · 16 min · Issue #186
A blog post describing a 28-hour day schedule with 18 hours awake and 10 hours asleep, chosen to match a natural rhythm and weekend schedules with friends and a partner.
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A blog post describing a 28-hour day schedule with 18 hours awake and 10 hours asleep, chosen to match a natural rhythm and weekend schedules with friends and a partner. The author runs six 28-hour days per week, starting Monday at 04:00, and built a 28-hour clock with a desktop script. The post is an early-stage account, with a year-one follow-up linked.
Air Fryers Release Fewer Indoor Pollutants Than Other Cooking Methods
Read · sciencealert.com · 18 min · Issue #182
ScienceAlert reports that air fryers release far fewer indoor pollutants than stir frying, deep frying, boiling or pan frying.
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ScienceAlert reports that air fryers release far fewer indoor pollutants than stir frying, deep frying, boiling or pan frying. In a 2024 Indoor Air study, researchers cooked chicken breast in a lab kitchen and measured particulate matter and volatile organic compounds. Pan frying produced about 13 times as many VOCs as air frying. Pollution lingered for up to an hour, so the researchers recommend ventilation.
EU Nutrition Complete Powder Meal Replacement List
Tool · buymeacoffee.com · Issue #178
Mateusz Worotyński's post, dated November 2024, announces a list of meal replacement powders with prices and nutrition details.
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Mateusz Worotyński's post, dated November 2024, announces a list of meal replacement powders with prices and nutrition details. It is meant to help readers choose a suitable replacement. The post is shared through Buy Me a Coffee, which offers an optional tip to the author.
Cutting glucose and glutamine may starve tumours
Short · tiktok.com · Issue #172
Mice and patients get calorie restriction, plus specific drugs that target glutamine
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Restricting glucose and glutamine while moving the body into ketosis starves tumor cells, the speaker argues.
The speaker describes a cancer approach that restricts glucose and glutamine, the two fuels tumors depend on, while shifting the body to ketone bodies. Calorie restriction lowers blood sugar, and specific drugs target glutamine. The speaker says normal cells burn ketones effectively, while tumor cells with poor mitochondria cannot, so the tumors slowly die.
Key points- Mice and patients get calorie restriction, plus specific drugs that target glutamine
- Normal cells burn ketone bodies well, but tumor cells with bad mitochondria cannot
- The speaker says tumors slowly die as their blood vessels disappear and the body clears them
Food Mood: AI Fusion Recipe Generator
Tool · artsandculture.google.com · Issue #172
Food Mood is a Google Arts & Culture experiment that generates fusion recipes from the cuisines of two countries.
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Food Mood is a Google Arts & Culture experiment that generates fusion recipes from the cuisines of two countries. Users choose a course such as a starter, soup, main or dessert, pick two countries, and can add a dietary preference or ingredients. Gemini generates the recipes and Google AI creates the images. Artists in residence Emmanuel Durgoni and Gaël Hugo made it.
How to hold or shake off a dream
Short · youtu.be · Issue #169
Rick Rubin taught the speaker this trick for waking from dreams
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To hold on to a dream, stay still with eyes closed on waking, and for a nightmare move your body to shake it off.
The speaker shares a trick Rick Rubin taught them. After waking, if you want to keep a dream, stay still with your eyes closed. If you have a nightmare or feel bad, move your body, which they say dispels it. They link this to REM sleep, the most dream-rich stage, when the body is paralyzed but the mind is active. It has made dreams easier to remember for them.
Key points- Rick Rubin taught the speaker this trick for waking from dreams
- The speaker says the body is paralysed in REM sleep while the mind is active
- The speaker says this practice has made dream recall very easy
Why Fever Is Actually Helpful
Watch · youtube.com · Issue #166
Kurzgesagt's video asks whether fever, which feels bad, should be suppressed with medication.
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Kurzgesagt's video asks whether fever, which feels bad, should be suppressed with medication. The description calls fever one of the oldest defenses against disease and asks how it strengthens the immune system. Chapters cover what fever does to the blood and whether to fight it with medications.
A short take on fasting
Short · tiktok.com · Issue #164
A short TikTok about fasting.
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A short TikTok about fasting.
ChefGPT: AI Recipe and Nutrition App
Tool · chefgpt.xyz · Issue #161
ChefGPT is an AI app that generates recipes from the ingredients you have on hand.
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ChefGPT is an AI app that generates recipes from the ingredients you have on hand. It also estimates calories from a photo of a meal, builds weekly meal plans with shopping lists, and tracks what is in your pantry. It is aimed at home cooks and people with health goals, and it appears to be a subscription product.
Living 22 years younger brings measurable gains
Short · tiktok.com · Issue #160
Over five days, the men were asked to think, act and feel 22 years younger
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Men in their 70s and 80s who lived as if 22 years younger showed measurable physical and mental gains, per the speaker.
The speaker describes a Harvard study in which men in their 70s and 80s spent five days at a monastery acting as if they were 22 years younger, surrounded by period cues. The speaker says they played touch football without canes, and that measures such as cognition (by 60%), range of motion, and finger and toe length improved. The lesson is to ask who you are pretending to be.
Key points- Over five days, the men were asked to think, act and feel 22 years younger
- The speaker reports longer finger and toe lengths and cognition up 60%
- Pictures of the Kennedy brothers and Marilyn Monroe served as reminders of that time
Eight Uncommon Daily Rituals
Read · untetheredmind.co · 11 min · Issue #160
Alex Mathers outlines eight daily habits: connecting with your deeper self through prayer or meditation, improving the routines that produce your results, freewriting to vent and test ideas, shaking off tension through vigorous movement, a short routine of squats and push-ups, studying one new topic for at least 10 minutes, reading fiction for about 30 minutes before bed, and carrying yourself with confidence.
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Alex Mathers outlines eight daily habits: connecting with your deeper self through prayer or meditation, improving the routines that produce your results, freewriting to vent and test ideas, shaking off tension through vigorous movement, a short routine of squats and push-ups, studying one new topic for at least 10 minutes, reading fiction for about 30 minutes before bed, and carrying yourself with confidence.
Why You Should Stop Rubbing Your Eyes
Read · inverse.com · 5 min · Issue #156
Elana Spivack reports that rubbing your eyes can damage the cornea, raise infection risk and dislodge a LASIK corneal flap.
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Elana Spivack reports that rubbing your eyes can damage the cornea, raise infection risk and dislodge a LASIK corneal flap. Ophthalmologist Douglas Lazzaro suggests it may be a leading cause of keratoconus, a cone-shaped distortion of the cornea. Rubbing also does not reduce allergy inflammation, and the article suggests a cool damp washcloth or allergy eye drops instead.
Genetics explains about 70 percent of body weight
Short · tiktok.com · Issue #151
Says about 70% of BMI correlates with parents, based on twin studies
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The speaker says about 70% of body weight is explained by genetics, citing twin studies from Robert Plumman's book Blueprint.
The speaker cites Robert Plomin's book Blueprint for the claim that about 70 percent of body weight, measured as BMI, tracks parental genetics, based on twin studies raised apart. Asked about height, the speaker estimates about 80 percent genetic and adds that diet and sleep also matter, so people may already be near the upper end of their range.
Key points- Says about 70% of BMI correlates with parents, based on twin studies
- Guesses height is about 80% genetic, with diet and sleep also mattering
- Suggests you may already be near the upper limit of your genetic height
Water a Day: Daily Water Intake Calculator
Tool · wateraday.com · Issue #149
Water a Day estimates how much water you should drink.
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Water a Day estimates how much water you should drink. You enter sex, age, weight, height and activity level, and it shows the result in liters, cups and bottles. It cites National Academies adequate intake figures of about 3.7 L per day for adult men and 2.7 L for adult women, and lists factors such as heat, exercise and altitude that change needs.
I Tested Viral TikTok Food Hacks
Watch · youtube.com · Issue #144
Joshua Weissman tests viral TikTok food hacks to find out which ones are actually true.
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Joshua Weissman tests viral TikTok food hacks to find out which ones are actually true. He is a food content creator with a large cooking audience, and the video is free to watch on YouTube. He also sells a cookbook, Texture Over Taste.
Egg yolk antibodies could counter cat allergy
Short · tiktok.com · Issue #143
Most cat allergies come from the Fel d 1 protein in saliva, skin and urine
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A board-certified allergist says egg-yolk antibodies from hens can neutralise the main cat allergy protein, Fel d 1.
An allergist explains that most cat allergies come from one protein, Fel d 1, found in cat saliva, skin and urine. Chickens exposed to cats can make antibodies against it that pass into egg yolk. A cat food built on this, Pro Plan LiveClear, reduced Fel d 1 in cats' saliva by about 50 percent over four weeks. Homemade egg versions may give mixed results.
Key points- Most cat allergies come from the Fel d 1 protein in saliva, skin and urine
- Hens exposed to cats make IgY antibodies that bind Fel d 1 and pass into egg yolk
- The speaker says a cat food tested four weeks lowered Fel d 1 in cats' saliva
How Much Sleep Do You Really Need?
Watch · youtube.com · Issue #141
Joseph Everett's video asks how much sleep people really need.
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Joseph Everett's video asks how much sleep people really need. It looks at whether ancient humans were sleep deprived, the Tsimane people, and whether shorter sleep shortens lifespan. It also lists sleep quality tips: sleep efficiency and timing, bright light, temperature, glycine, magnesium, tart cherry juice, weighted blankets and air quality.
Sleep Cycle: Sleep Analysis App
Tool · sleepcycle.com · Issue #140
Sleep Cycle is a sleep-tracking app that uses sound analysis, drawing on 3 billion sleep sessions and 15 years of science, to help users sleep better.
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Sleep Cycle is a sleep-tracking app that uses sound analysis, drawing on 3 billion sleep sessions and 15 years of science, to help users sleep better. Features include a Smart Alarm, a sleep journal, a sleep test and an 'Ask me about your sleep' feature. The app offers a 30-day free trial.
Why Top Fighters Stopped Sparring
Watch · youtube.com · Issue #138
Jesse Enkamp, known as The Karate Nerd, argues that top fighters have stopped sparring and explains what they do instead.
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Jesse Enkamp, known as The Karate Nerd, argues that top fighters have stopped sparring and explains what they do instead. The approach is said to maximize learning while minimizing injury, citing research on dopamine and learning, stress hormones and brain trauma in boxing.
Twelve hours of daily sitting linked to dementia
Short · tiktok.com · Issue #138
Sitting 10 hours a day is linked to about 10% higher risk than nine
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A professor says 12 hours of sitting a day is linked to about a 60% higher dementia risk than nine hours.
Citing a USC professor of human evolutionary biology, exercise physiology and neuroscience, the speaker says sitting 10 hours a day is linked to about a 10 percent higher dementia risk than nine, and 12 hours to about 60 percent higher. Healthy aging is tied to diet, physical activity and social connection, and heavy drinking and poor sleep are linked to decline.
Key points- Sitting 10 hours a day is linked to about 10% higher risk than nine
- Healthy aging is linked to diet, physical activity and social connections
- Only 25% of US adults meet the 150-minute weekly activity guideline
Build VO2 max before muscle endurance
Short · tiktok.com · Issue #138
The speaker cut a firefighter test from 11 minutes to 7 in two weeks
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Build VO2 max before muscle endurance, since cardiovascular endurance limits how long you can keep working, and kettlebell ladders help.
A firefighter recruit says he cut a fitness test time from 11 minutes to 7 in two weeks. He argues to build VO2 max before muscular endurance. The method is kettlebell swing ladders: do one swing, breathe in and out once, then two swings with two breaths, up to 20. Rest equals breath count, and breaths are later reduced to build the aerobic base.
Key points- The speaker cut a firefighter test from 11 minutes to 7 in two weeks
- Cardiovascular endurance limits muscular endurance, so train it first
- Kettlebell swing ladders are the method, inspired by Air Force pilot training
Can the Aging Process Be Fought or Reversed?
Watch · youtube.com · Issue #137
Bright Side's January 2024 video looks at whether aging can be fought or even reversed.
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Bright Side's January 2024 video looks at whether aging can be fought or even reversed. Scientists are said to be researching ways to reverse it, including tinkering with cellular functions and genetic rejuvenation. Research from Harvard Medical School and David Lim is credited.
The Harajuku Moment: Why Advice Fails Without a Trigger
Read · tim.blog · 19 min · Issue #137
Tim Ferriss's February 2024 post, adapted from The 4-Hour Body, argues that people rarely follow how-to advice because they lack a strong enough reason to act.
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Tim Ferriss's February 2024 post, adapted from The 4-Hour Body, argues that people rarely follow how-to advice because they lack a strong enough reason to act. He calls the missing trigger a Harajuku Moment, an epiphany that turns a nice-to-have into a must-have. The post names two obstacles, insufficient motivation and no consistent tracking, and illustrates the idea with Chad Fowler, who lost over 70 pounds in under a year.
A hot bath helps sleep
Short · tiktok.com · Issue #136
Hot water dilates blood vessels and brings blood to the skin
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A hot bath helps sleep, the speaker says, because core body temperature drops after you get out.
The speaker suggests wearing socks and gloves to bed, or taking a hot bath before sleep. A hot bath dilates blood vessels and brings blood to the skin, and after getting out the body releases that heat, so core body temperature drops. The speaker says this drop is what helps people fall asleep.
Key points- Hot water dilates blood vessels and brings blood to the skin
- Leaving the bath releases a large heat dump, so core temperature plummets
- Socks, gloves or a hot bath are offered as sleep hacks
Warm food can go straight into the fridge
Short · tiktok.com · Issue #136
Says the belief that food must cool first is wrong
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The speaker says warm food can go straight into the fridge, as long as it sits in a shallow dish.
A hygiene expert says the common advice to let food cool before refrigerating is wrong. Warm food can go straight into the fridge, and the sooner the better, ideally in a shallow dish so it cools quickly. The speaker adds that food left out on the counter for more than two hours should be thrown away.
Key points- Says the belief that food must cool first is wrong
- A big dish takes longer to cool, so use a shallow one
- Food left out for more than two hours should be thrown away
How to End a Workout to Improve Recovery
Watch · youtube.com · Issue #124
A Huberman Lab clip from the guest series, episode 5, published October 2023, in which Dr.
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A Huberman Lab clip from the guest series, episode 5, published October 2023, in which Dr. Andy Galpin and Dr. Andrew Huberman discuss how to end a workout to improve recovery. Techniques include slow-paced music and down-regulation breathing, with box breathing presented as a way to manage stress and aid recovery.
100 Ways to Live Better
Read · lesswrong.com · 16 min · Issue #124
Jacob Falkovich's list of 109 life tips, first written as a one-day challenge to brainstorm 100 pieces of advice, grouped under Meta, Mind, Body, Stuff, Place, The Soul, Career and Relationships.
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Jacob Falkovich's list of 109 life tips, first written as a one-day challenge to brainstorm 100 pieces of advice, grouped under Meta, Mind, Body, Stuff, Place, The Soul, Career and Relationships. Its central point is that advice given to someone else is not designed to be followed to the letter. Examples include walking more, keeping bedrooms dark for sleep, pacing caffeine and making friends across subcultures.
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