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Science-backed insights on longevity, sleep, nutrition, and aging from Dr. Greg Potter and world-class researchers.

Walking After Meals: The 10-Minute Habit That Crushes Glucose Spikes
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Walking After Meals: The 10-Minute Habit That Crushes Glucose Spikes

Walking After Meals: The 10-Minute Habit That Crushes Glucose Spikes You finish lunch. Your brain says sit. Your body says sit. The couch says sit....

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How to treat obesity: what the science actually supports
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How to treat obesity: what the science actually supports

Obesity is not a willpower problem. That framing has dominated public conversation for decades, and it's wrong. The science tells a different and more useful...

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A scientist's guide to fixing your sleep (no gadgets required)
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A scientist's guide to fixing your sleep (no gadgets required)

You don't need a $300 sleep tracker to sleep better. You don't need a cooling mattress pad, a white noise subscription, or a smart ring....

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The free longevity intervention most people overlook
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The free longevity intervention most people overlook

The most effective health interventions are usually the simplest. They don't require a subscription, a device, or a biohacking protocol. Some of them have been...

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How to perform better at work: a scientist's framework
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How to perform better at work: a scientist's framework

Most productivity advice tells you to try harder, wake up earlier, or download another app. But neuroscience tells a different story. Your brain has predictable...

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How to get smarter: a neuroscientist's guide
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How to get smarter: a neuroscientist's guide

What if getting smarter had less to do with puzzles and brain games β€” and more to do with how you sleep, move, and eat?...

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Sauna and longevity: what the research actually says
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Sauna and longevity: what the research actually says

Sauna bathing has been practiced for thousands of years, but only recently has modern research begun to quantify what many cultures have long believed: regular...

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Blue light isn't ruining your sleep (but these 3 things are)
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Blue light isn't ruining your sleep (but these 3 things are)

You've heard it a thousand times: blue light from your phone is destroying your sleep. Put down the screens. Buy the glasses. Install the filters....

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Zone 2 cardio is overhyped: what busy dads should actually do
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Zone 2 cardio is overhyped: what busy dads should actually do

If you've spent any time in the health and fitness space lately, you've heard the gospel of Zone 2 cardio. Long, slow, steady-state training at...

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What is chrononutrition? Why when you eat, exercise, and supplement matters
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What is chrononutrition? Why when you eat, exercise, and supplement matters

Your body doesn't just care about what you eat. It cares deeply about when. A growing field called chrononutrition is reshaping how scientists think about...

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Low back pain: what a world-leading spine scientist wants you to know
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Low back pain: what a world-leading spine scientist wants you to know

If you've ever had low back pain, you've probably heard some version of "it's all in your head." Maybe a well-meaning friend told you to...

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Your sleep tracker is lying to you: what healthy sleep actually looks like
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Your sleep tracker is lying to you: what healthy sleep actually looks like

You check your sleep score every morning. Some days it's a 92 and you feel terrible. Other days it's a 67 and you feel fine....

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