Research of the Week

From the 1990s up until 2012, American adolescent psychological well-being was on the uptick. After 2012, it dropped, right around widespread teen adoption of smartphones. Further evidence shows a strong link between screen usage and unhappiness.

Heat speeds up recovery after training. Cold slows it.

Scientists have discovered where ebola, HIV, and zika hide from scrutiny. Unfortunately, we can’t exactly get rid of the hiding place.

Kids don’t sleep enough.

E-cigarettes might help adults stop smoking, but they may get teens to start.

Swat at mosquitoes, and they’ll learn to avoid you (you specifically).

New Primal Blueprint Podcasts

Episode 213: Jeffrey Brownstein: Host Elle Russ chats with Jeffrey Brownstein, a life empowerment coach who’s helping people discover and create meaningful lives full of purpose.

Each week, select Mark’s Daily Apple blog posts are prepared as Primal Blueprint Podcasts. Need to catch up on reading, but don’t have the time? Prefer to listen to articles while on the go? Check out the new blog post podcasts below, and subscribe to the Primal Blueprint Podcast here so you never miss an episode.

Interesting Blog Posts

How Jordan Peterson eats.

Eat more meat.

Media, Schmedia

China races ahead in human gene editing.

Gary Taubes and Nina Teicholz disagree with U.S. News’ diet rankings.

Everything Else

Did you know how all these foods were grown?

The end of plastic may be coming.

Some great science books for blowing your mind.

Things I’m Up to and Interested In

Article I found interesting: What’s college good for?

A great profile of one of my favorite chefs: Francis Mallmann.

I’m bewildered, too: A doctor is befuddled as to why hospitals insist on serving sugary shakes to patients.

Sometimes I feel the same way: Polish cow leaves captivity, joins wild bison herd.

Visualization I found striking: This one.

Recipe Corner

• Muffin-free sausage egg McMuffin. I would go to McDonald’s if they served this.
• I still prefer grilled shrimp dipped in melted butter, but garlic shrimp is a close contender.

Time Capsule

One year ago (Jan 28– Feb 3)

• 14 Primal Tips for Better Hiking – Make the most of your precious time in nature.
• What’s Wrong with the “Best Diets”? – This article works pretty much every year the list comes out.

Comment of the Week

“this would be good for my hsband”

– I’d argue that most advice on this website would be good for your husband, Debi J Olson.

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