Adult Hippocampal Neurogenesis: What’s Actually Settled
Adult hippocampal neurogenesis in humans: what’s settled science, what’s still contested, why studies disagree, and what it means for memory, mood, and aging.
The HPA Axis: How Stress Turns On and Off Again
A plain-language guide to the HPA axis: how the CRH-ACTH-cortisol cascade works, how negative feedback ends stress, and what chronic activation does to your body.
VO2 Max Explained: Why It Matters and How to Improve It
VO2 max explained in plain language: why it predicts longevity, how to measure it, and evidence-based training plans to improve it for all fitness levels.
Intermittent Fasting Evidence: What Research Actually Shows
An evidence-first look at intermittent fasting: what research supports for weight loss and metabolic health, how it compares to calorie restriction, and what’s uncertain.
Mindfulness Practice Evidence: What Actually Holds Up
A research-backed evidence map of mindfulness practice: what’s strongly supported for stress, anxiety, and focus, and which popular claims fall short.
Longevity Pillars: What Sleep, Exercise & Nutrition Really Do
An evidence-weighted guide to the longevity pillars—which of sleep, exercise, and nutrition matters most, and how much change is actually enough to live longer.
Strength Training Fundamentals: What the Science Says
An evidence-based guide to strength training fundamentals, separating research-backed truth from gym folklore on load, volume, frequency, rest, and progression.
Whole-Food Eating Patterns and Long-Term Health: The Evidence
A balanced, evidence-based look at whole-food eating patterns, what the research shows about long-term health and longevity, and how to build sustainable habits.
BDNF Explained: What It Does and How Lifestyle Shapes It
BDNF is a key brain growth factor for learning and memory. See what the evidence really shows about exercise, sleep, diet, and how to raise it.
Evidence-Based Sleep Hygiene: What Actually Works
An evidence-ranked guide to sleep hygiene: which habits truly improve sleep, which are overhyped, and what to do when good habits aren’t enough for insomnia.