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Where the chemical imbalance theory of depression came from

Where the chemical imbalance theory of depression came from

A psychiatric researcher explains why the serotonin theory of depression never had strong evidence behind it.

How AI is rewriting what cancer treatment looks like

How AI is rewriting what cancer treatment looks like

An immunologist and aging researcher explains why cancer is finally becoming treatable, and how AI is speeding it up.

Menopause isn't an event, it's a decades-long life stage

Menopause isn't an event, it's a decades-long life stage

An OB-GYN explains why perimenopause starts earlier than most women think, and why hot flashes deserve more attention.

What meditation actually does beyond stress relief

What meditation actually does beyond stress relief

A neuroscientist and a meditation teacher explain why the real value of mindfulness goes far past lowering stress.

The 4 biggest protein fears, debunked by the evidence

The 4 biggest protein fears, debunked by the evidence

A physician walks through the actual studies behind protein and kidneys, cancer, bones, and the 30-gram myth.

What food noise really is, and how GLP-1 drugs quiet it

What food noise really is, and how GLP-1 drugs quiet it

A bariatric surgeon explains food noise, why willpower was never the real issue, and how GLP-1 medications actually work.

How to actually train your brain's neuroplasticity

How to actually train your brain's neuroplasticity

A neuroscience researcher explains what really drives brain plasticity, and why chasing flow states can backfire.

What the new ACSM strength training guideline changed

What the new ACSM strength training guideline changed

Coaches unpack the American College of Sports Medicine's new resistance training guideline and what actually matters for most lifters.

The real reasons behind your afternoon energy crash

The real reasons behind your afternoon energy crash

A physician breaks down the three real causes behind your 2 or 3 pm crash, and how to fix each one.

Do you need to train to failure to build strength?

Do you need to train to failure to build strength?

Coaches break down training load, RPE, and why staying just short of failure can build more strength than going all out.

5 underrated skincare ingredients worth trying now

5 underrated skincare ingredients worth trying now

A NYC dermatologist breaks down 5 slept-on skincare ingredients and how to match them to your skin type.

Emotional intelligence: the RULER method explained

Emotional intelligence: the RULER method explained

Learn Marc Brackett's RULER method to recognize, understand, and regulate emotions and build better relationships.

Bipolar disorder: symptoms, causes, and treatments

Bipolar disorder: symptoms, causes, and treatments

Learn what bipolar disorder is, its types, the role of lithium, and science-backed treatment strategies that work.

The first 1,000 days: the golden window for health

The first 1,000 days: the golden window for health

From preconception to age two, the first 1,000 days shape lifelong health. Learn why this window matters and how to act on it.

Memory and aging: what superagers do differently

Memory and aging: what superagers do differently

Learn how to improve memory at any age, why cognitive aging isn't linear, and what superagers actually do differently.