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Facts, not fluff. Real research, made simple—so you can make better health decisions without the lab coat language.
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Field Notes - September 2026 (opens the original)
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Field Notes is my monthly post. Studies that stuck, a book to read, a national park I hiked, one thing I’m trying that science supports. Plus a Number worth knowing and something Noted.I hiked in Arches National Park. But getting into this park was its own project. Timed entry, lottery for some hikes, and crowds. Worth it. But it stuck with me.So when I picked up Desert Solitaire, it landed differently than most books.Edward Abbey was a ranger at Arches back in the 1950s, before the long lines a
Cold Plunges Aren't Magic (opens the original)
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My older brother plunges into his lake every day of the year. Summer, fall, spring. Come winter, in Northern Ontario, that means cutting a hole in the ice. He can last five minutes in the freezing water. He says it fixes his mood. Says it gives him energy. Says he rarely gets sick.But what does the science say?In this post:What cold therapy does for stress, sleep, mood, getting sick, inflammationWho wins for sore muscles? Cold plunge vs. cryotherapyTraining for strength? Cold water might work ag
A Quick Test That Predicts Depression and How Long You'll Live (opens the original)
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Last week my teenage son easily opened a jar I couldn’t. I was a bit embarrassed. It got me thinking about what this actually means for my health. And it means a lot more than most of us think. In this post:A recent study linking grip strength to depressionOther research showing health effects of grip strengthHow to build a stronger gripHow to test yourself in 30 secondsStronger grip predicts less heart disease, less cancer, and a longer life. Now add depression to this list.A 2026 re
Field Notes — July 2026 (opens the original)
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Field Notes is my monthly post. Studies that stuck, a book to read, a national park I hiked, a health thing you should skip, and one thing I’m trying that science supports. Plus a Number worth knowing and something Noted.A book of one-star reviews. That’s what I’m reading.Subpar Parks, by Amber Share. Art of a national park along with it’s one-star review. A few:Sequoia: “There are bugs and they will bite you on your face.”Yosemite: “Trees block view and there are t
The Case for Being a Fan (opens the original)
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My brothers and I have a group text.We’re three time zones and two countries apart. But the group text keeps us connected.Especially when our teams play. Turns out we’re not alone.FIFA is projecting 6 billion people will watch some part of this World Cup. That’s not a typo.In this post:The findings from a study that surveyed almost 54,000 people about watching sportsWhy watching sports is linked to happinessThe catchA 2026 study asked almost 54,000 adults
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