Research of the Week The most plausible explanation for the decline in well-being among youth is increased screen time. Small gifts lubricate business deals. Lifting reduces muscle efficiency (a good thing). Dog intelligence is “not that exceptional.” Raw meat and bone diets for dogs actually work. New Primal Blueprint Podcasts Episode 280: Cornell Thomas: Host Elle Russ chats with Cornell Thomas, an...
Research of the Week A few potential drivers of brain aging. “People who consumed a diet emphasising fruit, vegetables, nuts, legumes, fish, dairy products and meat had the lowest risks of cardiovascular disease and early death.” This quote was so good I even left the terrible British English spelling of “emphasizing” intact. Cave bear DNA found in modern...
Research of the Week Olympic gold medalists die earlier than silver medalists (on average). Despite increased HPV vaccine uptake, HPV-related cancers are on the rise. Cardio and weight lifting have different effects on our hormones (so do both). If you’re sensitive to alcohol, you might be sensitive to sleep deprivation, too. Sun exposure alters gut bacteria independent of vitamin D. New...
Research of the Week Breastfeeding for six months protects against dental malocclusion. Roundup Ready… breakfast cereal? A weak grip spells health troubles for everyone. Taking DMT mimics the near death experience. New Primal Blueprint Podcasts Episode 271: Arielle Ford: Host Elle Russ chats with Arielle Ford about manifesting love (which some say is all you need). Each week, select Mark’s Daily Apple...
Research of the Week Sugar may alter collagen synthesis in the joints, increasing the risk of osteoarthritis. Homo erectus: “YOLO!!” US pollution levels have dropped dramatically. More religious parents, fewer suicidal thoughts. New Primal Blueprint Podcasts Episode 269: Haley Morris: Host Elle Russ chats with Haley Morris, a Primal Health Coach and Life Coach. Each week, select Mark’s Daily Apple blog posts...
I’m still riding the high of holding another Primal Health Coach Institute Masterclass event—this one in Miami Beach, July 27-29. A couple dozen Primal Health Coach Institute students, graduates, staff and I gathered to take a deep dive into ancestral health, coaching and business building (and paddle boarding!), and it was an incredibly inspiring experience. If...
Research of the Week “Good cholesterol” may not be so good in postmenopausal women. The path to a man’s heart is through his gut bacteria. 60% of babies born worldwide fail to breastfeed within the first hour, missing a crucial window of nutrition. Giving doctors a little “nudge” triples statin prescription rates. Using ultrasound to open the blood brain barrier...
Research of the Week Replacing some linoleic acid with omega-3s reduces liver fat and oxidative stress. The long term economic impacts of salt iodization in the United States (were good). Cornflakes spike glucose (more than you think). Cat poop parasite may boost entrepreneurialism. I smell a new supplement. Plastics could be altering male genitalia. Late dinners increase breast cancer risk. More...
Research of the Week Swapping out carbs for nuts does wonders. Doctors don’t listen to and often interrupt their patients. Young kids innately malign free riders. Self-esteem peaks at age 60 and doesn’t decline until age 70. The “obesity paradox” is explained by low-lean mass, not low-fat mass. “Extra” muscle is healthy, extra body fat is still bad for you. New...
The Keto Reset Instant Pot Cookbook is getting a big discount, a full day before the rest of Prime Day kicks in: $3.99 for the Kindle book, 20% off the physical book. If you haven’t picked it up yet, you’re missing out. Sale starts at 8:35 a.m. PDT and ends at 2:35 p.m. PDT. Later...