Can this really be true?: The research team behind the study, led by Herman Pontzer of Hunter College in New York City, along with David Raichlen of the University of Arizona and Brian M. Wood of Stanford measured daily energy … Continue reading →
One more thing about that Paleo diet we’ve been discussing with such vigor: it is my distinct impression that the digestive physiology of human beings has changed quite a bit since Paleo times, in ways both known and unknown. For … Continue reading →
I’ve noticed whenever I post a dieting thread I get quite a few commenters saying that the Gary Taubes diet worked for them. I think that’s great if it does. But I’ve posted at length on my own bad experiences … Continue reading →
Close to it, it seems. [Hat tip: Maetenloch at Ace’s.]
Continue reading →…driving us nuts?: Peter Whybrow, the director of the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at UCLA, argues that “the computer is like electronic cocaine,” fueling cycles of mania followed by depressive stretches. The Internet “leads to behavior that … Continue reading →
Tamae Watanabe, 73, has become the oldest woman to climb Mt. Everest. According to the article, this should be an inspiration to us all. My hat is off to Watanabe, but it makes me a bit weary. Now it’s not … Continue reading →
“Inspirational” is a word that’s way overused, but it’s appropriate for Victoria Arlen. She shows true grit—and what a beautiful girl, too. I can’t seem to figure out a way to embed these videos, so I’ll just send you to … Continue reading →
…to shove it.
Continue reading →How much is too much?
Continue reading →…this time defending his proposed banning of the 16-ounce size of sugared drinks. His article is an almost perfect illustration of how to slide down the slippery slope. In it, he shows no awareness of the difference between bans that … Continue reading →
…is bad for the gander. So says the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. The subject matter is PSA tests for routine prostate cancer screening, and here’s the post I wrote about that very same panel’s recommendations on mammograms for women … Continue reading →
Oh, I know you love it. But is it good for you, healthwise? These researchers say the answer is “yes.” But don’t go hog-wild on coffee (although I wonder whether hogs even like coffee); they could change their minds tomorrow … Continue reading →