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The Guy Who Ran a Marathon in His Driveway Is on to Something
The Guy Who Ran a Marathon in His Driveway Is on to Something
It might seem ridiculous, but people doing extreme health challenges are probably handling the pandemic better than the rest of us
Dana G Smith
May 11, 2020
There Are No COVID-19 ‘Miracle Cures’
There Are No COVID-19 ‘Miracle Cures’
Colloidal silver, essential oils, and vitamin supplements won’t save you from the novel coronavirus
Dana G Smith
Mar 17, 2020
The Butt Is Not a Backdoor to Health and Wellness
The Butt Is Not a Backdoor to Health and Wellness
Coffee enemas, colonics, and perineum sunning are not good ideas
Dana G Smith
Mar 10, 2020
How to Hack Your Brain with Sound
How to Hack Your Brain with Sound
Binaural beats may be able to entrain your brainwaves. That sounds more magical than it is.
Dana G Smith
Mar 3, 2020
Apparently, Zapping Your Muscles With Electricity Can Make Them Stronger
Apparently, Zapping Your Muscles With Electricity Can Make Them Stronger
What to know before you try electrical muscle stimulation
Dana G Smith
Feb 25, 2020
Dry Fasting Is a Terrible Idea
Dry Fasting Is a Terrible Idea
It’s a recipe for dehydration and kidney problems
Dana G Smith
Feb 18, 2020
The Magic and the Myths Behind Infrared Light
The Magic and the Myths Behind Infrared Light
What you should know about infrared light, saunas, and potential brain benefits
Dana G Smith
Feb 11, 2020
Can Male Performance-Enhancers Give You Mind-Blowing Sex?
Can Male Performance-Enhancers Give You Mind-Blowing Sex?
Take this Tiger King and call me in the morning
Dana G Smith
Feb 4, 2020
Is Life Better at 1.5x Speed?
Is Life Better at 1.5x Speed?
You can consume more content by speeding it up, but what is it doing to your brain?
Dana G Smith
Jan 28, 2020
Can Weighted Blankets Heal Your Psyche?
Can Weighted Blankets Heal Your Psyche?
People claim they can snuff out anxiety and give you peak sleep. But what does the science say?
Dana G Smith
Jan 21, 2020
No Showers, No Soap, Perfect Skin? Meet the Bacteria Facial
No Showers, No Soap, Perfect Skin? Meet the Bacteria Facial
The skin microbiome is having a moment
Dana G Smith
Jan 14, 2020
Exercising in the Cold Really Can Burn More Calories
Exercising in the Cold Really Can Burn More Calories
But that doesn’t mean you’ll lose more weight
Dana G Smith
Jan 7, 2020
Holiday Hangovers Are Here. Time to Schedule an IV Drip?
Holiday Hangovers Are Here. Time to Schedule an IV Drip?
You could shell out $200 for an IV drip of electrolytes, or you could spend $2 on a Gatorade
Dana G Smith
Dec 17, 2019
Will an All-Meat Diet Kill You or Cure You?
Will an All-Meat Diet Kill You or Cure You?
No fruits, no vegetables, no grains, just beef. What is going on in these people’s intestines and arteries?
Dana G Smith
Dec 10, 2019
Everyone is Wrong About Dopamine Fasting
Everyone is Wrong About Dopamine Fasting
Avoiding pleasurable activities to reset the brain’s ‘reward chemical’ sounds great. Too bad that’s not how dopamine works.
Dana G Smith
Dec 3, 2019
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