Can you really 'reset' your brain's reward system by staring at a wall for 24 hours? We separate the clinical neuroscience from the productivity guru mythology.
Dash Hartwell
Expertise
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CGMs are the hottest biohacking accessory of 2025. But does a healthy non-diabetic really need to track every spike? The science is more nuanced than the marketing suggests.
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Trauma lives in the body, not just the mind. Groundbreaking research shows how exercise rewires the traumatized brain and provides healing that talk therapy alone often cannot reach.
Used by Navy SEALs and first responders to stay calm under fire, this 16-second protocol is the fastest evidence-based method to manually override your stress response.
The barbell back squat is king, but the goblet squat is the teacher. Learn why this simple dumbbell move is the ultimate fix for posture and leg strength.
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Winter calls for different fuel. We shift from salads to stews with this strategic batch-cooking plan designed for reheating.
The old RDA of 600 IU is woefully inadequate for most adults. We explore the emerging consensus on optimal dosing, essential co-factors, and target blood levels.