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Research of the Week

Spicy food consumption is linked to longevity.

Are elevated serum levels of two fats associated with health benefits markers of dairy fat consumption or fat burning (PDF)?

Those shoe store employees who watch you walk and then recommend “the right shoe” are probably full of it.

Dogs have special brain areas dedicated to processing faces.

Muscle disuse and atrophy might actually cause cognitive degeneration.

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Interesting Blog Posts

Awe makes us generous.

Should wild native Alaskan traditional foods be commercialized?

Media, Schmedia

Sex with Neanderthals was so powerful it changed our DNA.

Now that’s a success story.

Everything Else

How much nature do you actually need to get the benefits?

This is a fun idea for homeschooled (or any-type-of-schooled) kids (or large mortgage-paying job-having kids).

This guy’s really feeling the burn.

A nice and easy way to improve shoulder mobility.

I have lung cancer. What’s the best cigarette for me?

Recipe Corner

  • You can eat bacon and beef-stuffed butternut squash for any meal of the day without looking like that crazy guy who has chili for breakfast. (I’ve been that crazy guy, to be fair.)
  • This ahi poke may not beat the best stuff in Hawaii, but it’s darn good.

Time Capsule

One year ago (Aug 11 – Aug 17)

Comment of the Week

Well great post as usual. Anybody else read this then promptly skip your workout? I sure did!

– Glad to hear it!

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