The science of healthy living, made simple enough to actually use. We write about nutrition, movement, sleep, stress, and the research behind it all in plain language, with the why behind the what. Written by a doctor and a chemist who think you deserve more than another list of rules.
Our newest series: nutrition, food science, and real whole-food recipes from our kitchen, a companion to Health Beyond the Plate below. The favorites from our old blog are being rebuilt here, with new ones on the way.
No food is good or bad on its own. Here's what calories really are, why your needs change with each season of life, and three questions to ask instead.
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Get on the newsletterMost of what shapes your health never touches your plate. This six-part series breaks down the other six ingredients of sustainable wellness: serenity, sleep, sweat, sunshine, support, and systems.
New here? Start with the series introduction: The Six S's of Sustainable Wellness.
Your stress response isn't broken. Learn how cortisol and chronic stress work, and simple tools to guide your body back to safety.
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It's not just how long you sleep, but when. How sleep timing shapes your hormones, metabolism, energy, and cravings.
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What regular movement actually does for your body and mind, and how little it really takes to see the benefits.
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Sunshine shapes your brain, hormones, heart, and immune system. The science behind why time outdoors does so much.
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Strong social ties boost survival by 50%. What loneliness does to your body, and how to find your people.
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Willpower fades; systems last. How to set up your life so the healthy choice becomes the easy one.
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