New and Noteworthy: What I Read This Week—Edition 208

Research of the Week

Humans got a lot of their circadian genes from Neanderthals.

Caffeine is anti-inflammatory and hepatoprotective.

Scientists urge regulation of eugenic technologies.

Low-carb, high-fat works, but only if you stay on it.

More air pollution, more anxiety.

New Primal Kitchen Podcasts

Primal Health Coach Radio: 2 Krazy Ketos

Media, Schmedia

Vegans and vegetarians are more likely to be depressed.

Neanderthals were on a high-crab diet.

Interesting Blog Posts

On edible survivors.

Is aging a disease?

Weights before cardio or cardio before weights?

Social Notes

Ask me something.

She makes a good case.

Everything Else

When I listen to this, something deep and old within me responds.

Things I’m Up to and Interested In

Important: People with serious mental illness should exercise regularly.

Awkward: More beef, less depression.

Profession I didn’t know existed: Honey sommelier.

Important reminder: Old people need more protein than younger people, including after exercise.

Can you imagine?: A giant 350 pound penguin.

Question I’m Asking

Should we be able to screen embryos for desirable traits?

Recipe Corner

Time Capsule

One year ago (Feb 4 – Feb 10)

Comment of the Week

“I agree with your idea of make the best choice from the choices you have. Someone told me once that the chemicals released by the body when you stress or condemn yourself do more harm than the one time poor choice that you make.”

-I’d agree with that.

About the Author

Mark Sisson is the founder of Mark’s Daily Apple, godfather to the Primal food and lifestyle movement, and the New York Times bestselling author of The Keto Reset Diet. His latest book is Keto for Life, where he discusses how he combines the keto diet with a Primal lifestyle for optimal health and longevity. Mark is the author of numerous other books as well, including The Primal Blueprint, which was credited with turbocharging the growth of the primal/paleo movement back in 2009. After spending more than three decades educating folks on why food is the key component to achieving and maintaining optimal wellness, Mark launched Primal Kitchen, a real-food company that creates flavorful and delicious kitchen staples crafted with premium ingredients like avocado oil. With over 70 condiments, sauces, oils, and dressings in their lineup, Primal Kitchen makes it easy to prep mouthwatering meals that fit into your lifestyle.

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