Health
The ‘cortisol cocktail’ has gone viral on TikTok—but can it actually reduce stress? Here’s what doctors say
Let’s face it: Americans are stressed. Google searches for “how to reduce stress” are high, and 77% of U.S. adults report that the country’s future is a major source of stress, according to a survey done by the American Psychological Association. So, it’s no surprise that people are looking for ways to better manage their […]
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I’m 79 years old and the ‘father of functional medicine’: Here’s my daily routine for a healthy life
Jeffrey Bland, 79, is considered the “father of functional medicine.” He’s devoted most of his lifetime to studying the origins of diseases to focus on prevention in healthcare. The main question Bland’s research looks to answer is this one: “Could we move to a form of healthcare where we’re spending more time worrying about and […]
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CEO of Sean Parker’s breakthrough cancer drug institute on leading new race for cure
Karen Knudsen did not grow up in a scientifically centered home. She grew up in a military family. But at an early age, as a “naturally curious” kid, she came to love the experience of discovery and gravitated toward math and science. That led Knudsen to assume she would one day become a medical doctor. […]
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What’s next for Oura Ring in personal health and fitness monitoring, according to CEO Tom Hale
When the idea for the Oura Ring was first spawned in 2013, the company’s founders envisioned a device that would take a precise look at sleep and recovery, two important aspects of overall health that they felt few wearable tools had prioritized to that point. Now, over a decade later, Oura’s ambitions have evolved to […]
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Longevity doctor: ‘Every single day I try to get at least 30 to 40 grams of fiber in my diet’—here’s how
Poonam Desai is an ER doctor with two decades of experience who studied and recommended daily practices for a long life to her patients well before it became her main focus. In 2017, she officially started practicing longevity medicine, teaching patients the tools they need to structure their routines with living long and staying healthy in […]
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How twin sister triathletes doubled down on sports success to raise health-startup millions from investors
During their last year of completing work for doctoral degrees in physiology, twin sisters Michal Mor and Merav Mor started to compete in Ironman triathlon races. The demand for peak fitness led them to the realize the importance of understanding personal metabolism, and the lack of data being collected on it through devices accessible to […]
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Neuralink competitor Paradromics completes first human implant
Dr. Matthew Willsey working in the operating room. Courtesy of the University of Michigan Neurotech startup Paradromics on Monday announced it has implanted its brain-computer interface in a human for the first time. The procedure took place May 14 at the University of Michigan with a patient who was already undergoing neurosurgery to treat epilepsy. […]
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‘You’ll be back’: Arnold Schwarzenegger on the most important move to make to stay healthy aging into 50s, 60s and beyond
On film, Arnold Schwarzenegger has been tough to take down. But in real life, the actor and former governor of California has had his share of health issues that required surgery and replacement parts as he has aged. Through it all, he continues to work out — a daily regimen that includes a bicycle for […]
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42-year-old American pays $1,850 a month for a 3-bedroom apartment in Italy: ‘People actually use their vacation time here’
Back in 2003, I spent a semester in L’Aquila, Italy and fell in love with the country. That study abroad experience changed the trajectory of my life. Two years later, I returned to pursue my master’s degree in marketing management and communications at Bocconi University in Milan. Fashionable, fast-paced Milan was miles away from the […]
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The outdated health idea that’s holding women back in life and careers
Twenty-five years ago, Joanna Strober invested in a company called BabyCenter. Twenty-five years later, the company is still serving women, “a lot of women,” Strober says. She was a pregnant venture investor at the time she made the BabyCenter investment, and it helped to spark a bigger idea: for too long, she says, the storyline […]
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