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26 posts

The Pioneering New Science of Dream Engineering

The Pioneering New Science of Dream Engineering

MARCH 16, 2026

How “Chrono-Nutrition” Could Use Metabolism Science to Change When We Eat Anything

How “Chrono-Nutrition” Could Use Metabolism Science to Change When We Eat Anything

APRIL 11, 2025

Artificial Naps, Precognitive Dreams and the Evolving Science of Sleep

Artificial Naps, Precognitive Dreams and the Evolving Science of Sleep

APRIL 3, 2025

The End of the Diet Industry May Be Here

The End of the Diet Industry May Be Here

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

If Anyone Can Explain The "Weight Loss Revolution" ... It Might Be Oprah

If Anyone Can Explain The "Weight Loss Revolution" ... It Might Be Oprah

MARCH 21, 2024

Genomic Nutrition Is Coming and It's Going to Be Popular

Genomic Nutrition Is Coming and It's Going to Be Popular

JANUARY 27, 2024

The Man Who Thinks He Can Live Forever

The Man Who Thinks He Can Live Forever

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Why You Should Stop Using Plastic Cutting Boards Right Now

Why You Should Stop Using Plastic Cutting Boards Right Now

OCTOBER 2, 2023

"Brotox" and the Men's Cosmetic Procedure Boom

"Brotox" and the Men's Cosmetic Procedure Boom

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

7-Eleven Japan Tests Palm Scanner to Check If You Are Eating Veggies

7-Eleven Japan Tests Palm Scanner to Check If You Are Eating Veggies

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Weight Watchers And The Coming Cultural Battle Around Weight Loss

Weight Watchers And The Coming Cultural Battle Around Weight Loss

JULY 24, 2023

How To Bring Nature Indoors To Improve Your Health

How To Bring Nature Indoors To Improve Your Health

JULY 19, 2023

Learn How To Optimize Your Sleep With Tips From Long-Haul Truckers

Learn How To Optimize Your Sleep With Tips From Long-Haul Truckers

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Science Confirms Some People Actually Are Mosquito Magnets

Science Confirms Some People Actually Are Mosquito Magnets

OCTOBER 19, 2022

STEPN Is a Fitness App That Pays You for Walking or Running

STEPN Is a Fitness App That Pays You for Walking or Running

APRIL 27, 2022

How Long Can We Play As We Get Older?

How Long Can We Play As We Get Older?

OCTOBER 25, 2021

The Neuroscience of Eating Is About To Become Big Business

The Neuroscience of Eating Is About To Become Big Business

AUGUST 5, 2021

Brain Researchers Find Multiple Benefits To Doing Improv

Brain Researchers Find Multiple Benefits To Doing Improv

APRIL 2, 2021

Being “Alonely” - The Forgotten Upside of Solitude

Being “Alonely” - The Forgotten Upside of Solitude

MARCH 3, 2021

Is the Body Positive Movement Really A Good Thing?

Is the Body Positive Movement Really A Good Thing?

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

L'Oreal Launches Wearable Device To Help You Avoid Skin Cancer

L'Oreal Launches Wearable Device To Help You Avoid Skin Cancer

JANUARY 8, 2018

Forget Dieting, Now You Can Have A Genetically Personalized Meal

Forget Dieting, Now You Can Have A Genetically Personalized Meal

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

The App That Lets You Brag About Disconnecting

The App That Lets You Brag About Disconnecting

OCTOBER 30, 2017

An Inside Look At the Bullshit Of Hollywood Wellness

An Inside Look At the Bullshit Of Hollywood Wellness

JUNE 4, 2017

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