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Research of the Week AI can predict heart disease risk from studying an eyeball. Periodic reminder that bacon protects rats against colon cancer. 100 examples of cognitive decline reversal using diet and lifestyle. Family dinners work. Drawing helps memorization more than writing. Humans may not have killed off the African megafauna after all. Same-race teachers may help student achievement. New Primal Blueprint Podcasts Episode 292:...

Research of the Week The latest MDMA trial finds it’s 76% effective at treating PTSD. Full FDA approval expected by 2021. As many as 500,000 years ago, Arabia was green, and hominids were living and traveling through there. Scare yourself to recalibrate your emotions. Increased frequency of global travel may actually reduce the danger of global pandemics. CoQ10 is good for...

Research of the Week Keto enhances fat loss without compromising performance in powerlifters and Olympic weightlifters. Space travel compresses the brain, and the effects linger for months after returning planetside. The shape and size of birth canals differ by population. Youngsters with type 1 diabetes tend to have gut biomes that are low in the bacteria that produce short...

Research of the Week A low-carb, high-fat diet improves glucose control and lowers fasting insulin in people with Type 2 diabetes, whether they walk after meals or not. Many cases of dementia may come down to non-inherited random errors during DNA replication. An active commute through natural settings is a reliable recipe for good mental health. Human neurons are...

Research of the Week Introducing treadmill workstations to an office resulted in a smaller than expected but still significant increase in total walking time. Going into a soccer match with mild dehydration causes a big spike in cortisol after the game. Microscopic flowers of titanium dioxide degrade BPA. Falling in love has a massive effect on immune gene expression. Virtual...

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...