There's even more evidence that one type of exercise is the closest thing we have to a miracle drug

This Is Your Brain on Exercise

Exercise is as good for your brain as it is for your body, and researchers are just beginning to discover why

Closest Thing to a Wonder Drug? Try Exercise (Published 2016)

If the effects of exercise could be put in a pill and prescribed, it would be rightly hailed as an almost miraculous cure. So get off the couch.

A Single Exercise Session May Slow Cancer Cell Growth, Study Finds - Slashdot

The Washington Post notes that past research "indicates that exercise helps some cancer survivors avoid recurrence of their disease." But a new study "offers an explanation of how, showing that exercise changes the inner workings of our muscles and cells, although more study is still needed..." T...

The Best Exercise for Aging Muscles (Published 2017)

Certain kinds of exercise may mitigate the effects of aging at the cellular level.

I Train CEOs—This 16-Minute Morning Habit Builds Muscle and Boosts Productivity

The neuroscience-backed session builds muscle while increasing your focus and executive function.

Nikhil Krishnan on Twitter / X

yeah there used to be a company called Eureka that powered these types of observational, more lifestyle style studies (here's an example looking at coffee's effect on different biomarkers/conditions)https://t.co/urQRvTVTb7I think it can work if you have enough people in…— Nikhil Krishnan (@nikillinit) September 14, 2025

Why Your Brain Needs More Downtime

Research on naps, meditation, nature walks and the habits of exceptional artists and athletes reveals how mental breaks increase productivity, replenish attention, solidify memories and encourage creativity

We've Reached Peak Wellness. Most of It Is Nonsense.

Here's what actually works

How Exercise Shapes You, Far Beyond the Gym

The biggest benefit might be that it teaches people to be comfortable with being uncomfortable.

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How fasting can improve overall health

Researchers found evidence that fasting affects circadian clocks in the liver and skeletal muscle, causing them to rewire their metabolism, which can ultimately lead to improved health and protection against aging-associated diseases.

Your body’s amazing reaction to water

Journalist James Nestor explores the science of the “mammalian dive reflex,” the phenomenon by which water triggers an immediate decrease in heart rate.

The Power Of Long Walks (15,000 Steps A Day Changed My Life) - Dan Koe

Long walks are the secret to a lean body and mind. Long walks are the ultimate habit.

Opinion | There’s a Good Reason You Can’t Concentrate

Just as we changed our thinking around physical fitness, we need to change our attitude toward cognitive fitness.