Research of the Week More sugary drinks, less brain volume. Less zinc in the blood, greater risk of COVID death. Minorities are more likely to test positive for COVID, a disparity not fully explained by pre-existing conditions. Some East Asian populations have metabolic adaptations to rice-based diets. Living with kids lowers the risk of COVID. […]
In the 1970s and 1980s, things weren’t looking so great for the tried-and-true mechanical watch. Compact, highly accurate quartz watches had flooded the market, and more and more people were taking a pass on the intricate craftsmanship of mechanical watches and opting for battery-powered options. But Swiss watchmaker Breitling wasn’t content to let the mechanical […]
Feel like you’ve got the weight of the world on your shoulders? I can totally relate. If the struggles of living in an overly busy, stressed out society weren’t enough, the fear of navigating it all mid-COVID is the proverbial icing on the cake. Whether it’s the overwhelm of managing day-to-day tasks or deciding to […]
In 2008, German brewer Schorschbräu fired the first shot in what became an epic beer war. The initial volley? A 31 percent ABV beer known as the Schorschbock. At the time, it was the strongest beer on Earth. The distinction would not last. A Scottish brewery, BrewDog, returned fire on the Germans with its Tactical […]
When a person goes looking for information on “collagen” supplements, they often come out more confused than they went in. There are seemingly dozens of different varieties. There’s gelatin. There’s animal collagen. There’s marine collagen. Hydrolysate and peptides. And then there are all the “types” of collagen: type I, type II, type III, type IV, […]
Autumn’s unpredictable weather requires a wardrobe that keeps up in any situation. This mix of statement-making outerwear, warm knitwear, and versatile, lightweight staples—plus a few eye-catching watches—has you covered no matter where you roam. 2020 Fall Fashion Shoot – Grooming by Mark Alan, Production and Creative Direction by Kevin Breen, Model: Tom Baker @ Soul […]
Last year, an article in the New York Times described “The Relentlessness of Modern Parenting.” That word struck me at the time and has stuck with me ever since. Speaking as a mom of two, the expectations and pressures weighing on parents can indeed feel relentless. It’s not enough to keep our children clothed and […]
Some guys of my generation dreamed of marrying actress Bo Derek or forming a famous rock band. Not me. As a high school tennis coach and passionate club player during tennis legend John McEnroe’s glory days, I often mused over what it must be like to play on the same court with someone of his renowned […]
As soon as the sun sets on the last day of summer, the world seems to explode with warm fall spices. We start to see cinnamon candles, baked goods, and bundles of cinnamon sticks as decor. While pumpkin spice takes center stage, it’s not actually the pumpkin you’re after – it’s the cinnamon with other […]
The following is an excerpt from the book Reports From Hell, a gonzo ride through the Middle East with Chas Smith, the award-winning author of Welcome to Paradise, Now Go To Hell. In this chapter, our fearless correspondent arrives in Yemen in 2003, looking to answer the one question literally no surfer had ever asked: […]
When was the last time you made yourself a nice lunch for a work day? If you’re like most people, lunch is a bit of a scramble. That’s why we came up with 5 bento box lunch ideas for adults, so you can take a breather in the middle of the day with a meal […]
Summer comes to an end at different times in different places—and at different times for different people. Seasonal transitions can pose some problems, particularly when trying to slap together a no-hassle cocktail or two. So we did the work for you with three easy whiskey cocktails. Here are three supremely flexible drinks for every part […]
Research of the Week Fatigue makes time fly. Researchers are exploring the “entities” people meet on DMT. Hominids were cooking food in hydrothermal vents millions of years ago. Plastic-degrading bacteria are rapidly evolving in the ocean. Probiotics help obese children lose weight. New Primal Blueprint Podcasts Episode 446: Brad Kearns: Host Elle Russ welcomes Brad […]
“I’m so sick of the smoke,” Alex Gloor from Eagle Eye Tree Service told me this morning over coffee on his way to work. “I can’t see the surrounding hills; it feels like a prison here.” Gloor is my neighbor here in Mariposa, the town of 2,173 people nestled in the Sierra foothills and located […]