Weekend Link Love – Edition 463

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RESEARCH OF THE WEEK

Reducing sugar intake may be the key to reducing health care costs.

In a mouse model of Alzheimer’s, capsaicin (spicy component of hot peppers) improves cognitive function and reduces synapse loss.

Neanderthal genetic introgression may have shaped the modern human brain.

There’s a big link between substance abuse and sleep loss in adolescents.

Lutein, found in spinach, eggs, kale, and avocado (among others), may counter aging’s effect on the brain.

A new technique promises to remove 99% of BPA from water in half an hour.

Humans have been manipulating forest ecologies for at least 45,000 years.

Even sedentary seniors benefit from HIIT.

NEW PRIMAL BLUEPRINT PODCASTS

Episode 180: Elle Russ and Brad Kearns, Part 1: Hosts Elle Russ and Brad Kearns chat about the long-awaited release of the Primal Endurance Online Mastery Course.

Each week, select Mark’s Daily Apple blog posts are prepared as Primal Blueprint Podcasts. Need to catch up on reading, but don’t have the time? Prefer to listen to articles while on the go? Check out the new blog post podcasts below, and subscribe to the Primal Blueprint Podcast here so you never miss an episode.

INTERESTING BLOG POSTS

If we really want to compress morbidity and increase healthy longevity, we need to focus on the fundamentals of the aging process.

How Bret McClellan used the Primal Health Coach cert to launch and maintain a successful health coach business with his wife.

MEDIA, SCHMEDIA

The war on salt is entirely misguided.

Soybean oil is officially heart-healthy!

EVERYTHING ELSE

A message to vegans from a vegan.

The existence of biology may be a fluke of physics, according to a new hypothesis.

What do our microbiomes say about us?

Psilocybin helps people reconnect with the world, not escape it.

THINGS I’M UP TO AND INTERESTED IN

How I know we’re doing good things: Elizabeth Resnick explains how the Primal Health Coach certification has ignited her passion, fueled her knowledge, and enhanced her business.

Sometimes I feel like we’re living in a Philip K. Dick novel: Professional cuddling on the rise.

I actually think this could reduce healthcare costs: DIY pharmaceuticals.

I tend to agree: A fast mile is more impressive (and realistic) than a slow marathon.

I need a new sponge: So do you, probably.

RECIPE CORNER

• Paleo cajun fish tacos with salsa good enough to eat on its own.
• Classic paleo coleslaw.

TIME CAPSULE

One year ago (Aug 6– Aug 12)

• Primal Performance: How to Stay Cool Under Pressure – Not much else matters if you can’t take the heat.
• 7 Habits of Highly Successful Primal Endurance Athletes – What the best have in common.

COMMENT OF THE WEEK

“I’d like to hop in for a visit just to knock out a few chin ups on marks famous pergola.”

– I smell a contest, tribal.

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