Weekend Link Love – Edition 366

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Research of the Week

A novel form of resveratrol improved biomarkers and brain volume changes in patients with Alzheimer’s disease.

Nighttime caffeine pushes back the circadian clock.

Yep, air particulates are bad for you.

Your skin biome helps fight skin infections.

One valuable aspect of maintaining close relationships? You all shoulder the burden of stress and trauma.

Low vitamin D levels are associated with greater cognitive degeneration in elderly people.

New Primal Blueprint Podcasts

Episode 85: David Epstein: Host Brad Kearns chats with David Epstein, author of The Sports Gene, about a wide set of topics. Is the “10,000 hour rule” of mastery complete nonsense? Do genetics partially determine one’s ability to master a skill? Are the best sprinters Jamaican because of genetics, culture, or both? Find out in today’s episode.

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.

• Why These 10 Famous Thinkers Napped
• The Primal Laws: 7 More Honorable Mentions
• What You Need to Know About Foodborne Illness: Part 1

Also, be sure to check out and subscribe to the (relatively) brand new Primal Endurance Podcast.

Weekly sweepstakes: Write a review for The Primal Blueprint Podcast or The Primal Endurance Podcast on iTunes and submit this form for a chance to win a Primal prize package. One new winner is chosen every week!

Interesting Blog Posts

Maybe parents should bribe their kids to eat their vegetables.

Silly studies.

Media, Schmedia

Archaeologists found a new homo variant in a South African cave. Say hello to Homo naledi.

The Atlantic covers the growing (and welcome) trend of doctors writing nature prescriptions.

Everything Else

Wolves are better problem solvers than dogs.

In 2013, a 23 year old terminal cancer patient had her brain cryogenically frozen with the hope of future resurrection.

Sweden is experimenting with a six-hour workday, and it seems to be working out. Efficiency’s up, turnover’s down.

The best way to cook a frozen steak (without thawing it first).

Calvin, early enthusiast of the quantified self movement.

The A to Z of African dance. Great video.

Aboriginal oral traditions have preserved accurate memories of widespread flooding in Australia for 7000 years.

Computers in the classroom don’t improve student performance.

Recipe Corner

• Fantastic deviled eggs recipe (and video).
• Orange Glazed Chicken Kebabs. Get some final grilling in before the weather turns.

Time Capsule

One year ago (Sep 22 – Sep 28)

• Artificial Sweeteners May Leave You Absolutely Gutted – How Splenda and company affect your gut health.
• Why Exercise Feels Like a Drag (and What to Do About It) – Make exercise more rewarding and enjoyable (and self-perpetuating).

Comment of the Week

“gaze at the stars”
needs a disclaimer too:

“Does not apply to the sun”

– Ha!

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