What’s the “Natural” Human Diet?
What can our nutrient requirements, metabolism, and physiology tell us about what we should be...
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Are the Benefits of Cold Plunges and Cryotherapy Just a Placebo Effect?
There have been five placebo-controlled studies on cold water immersion. What did they find?
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Prunes for Osteoporosis
Vegetables and fruit, such as dried plums, may help build stronger bones.
What Diet Best Lowers Phthalate Exposure?
The highest levels of phthalates, hormone-disrupting plastics chemical pollutants, are found in meats, fats, and...
Can Morbid Obesity Be Reversed Through Diet?
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Berries vs. Pesticides in Parkinson’s Disease
Berries counteract the neurotoxic effects of pesticides in vitro, potentially explaining why berry consumption is...
The Risks and Benefits of Sensible Sun Exposure
We don’t have to choose between the lesser of two evils: skin cancer versus internal...
The Best Way to Get Vitamin D: Sun, Supplements, or Salons?
If one is going to make an evolutionary argument for what a “natural” vitamin D...
