Why Americans Have Shorter Longevity Than Europeans
The United States is one of the richest, most technologically advanced countries on earth. It also spends more on health care than any other nation. Yet Americans, on average, die younger than people across much of Europe. In 2023, U.S. life expectancy was about 78.4 years. Across the European Union, it was about 81.5 years, […]
The ‘Healthy Drink’ Myth Is Over, According To New U.S. Alcohol Guidelines
Respecting the new “one or less” guideline starts with knowing when to say “none.” Choosing not to drink is always a zero-risk choice. On January 7, 2026, the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services and Agriculture released the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The updates on sodium, sugar and early childhood nutrition are significant. […]
To Cut Breast Cancer Risk, Drink Less Alcohol, Science Says
New U.S. Dietary Guidelines deliver a clear directive: drink less. The evidence shows increased breast cancer risk begins with the very first drink of alcohol and increases linearly with higher levels of drinking. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2025-2030), originally published January 7, 2026, delivers a straightforward, powerful directive when it comes to alcohol: Drink […]
RFK Jr.’s New Food Pyramid: A Radical Reset In U.S. Nutrition Policy
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. unveils the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans on January 7, 2026. On January 7, 2026, the United States government unveiled what Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. described as the “most significant reset of federal nutrition policy in history.” At a White […]
5 Ways To Make New Year’s Resolutions Last From ‘Atomic Habits’ Author James Clear
Every January, people make ambitious promises to themselves. By February, most of those promises have evaporated. On a recent episode of the Huberman Lab podcast, neuroscientist Andrew Huberman sat down with James Clear, author of the mega-best seller Atomic Habits. Together they unpack why behavior change fails so predictably and what actually works when motivation […]
Are Biological Age Tests Worth It? Here’s What The Research Says
Two people the same age can age very differently. Biological age testing reveals these hidden differences. Biological age tests are one of the most talked-about tools in longevity science, commonly discussed on podcasts by Drs. Andrew Huberman, Peter Attia and David Sinclair. The tests promise to measure, at a molecular level, how fast your body […]
Political Polarization Is Harmful To Health. 7 Ways To Heal, From A Doctor
Sensational political coverage and nonstop breaking-news alerts can elevate stress and worsen mental and physical health. The media landscape is a constant battlefield these days. This increasingly creates an environment marked by political polarization. According to data from the Pew Research Center in 2022, 72% of American Republicans and 63% of Democrats believed people in […]
How Social Media Impacts Kids’ Brains. 5 Things Parents Should Know, From A Doctor
A generation growing up with algorithmic feeds is not suffering “brain damage,” but their attention, emotions and habits are being shaped in powerful ways. For many families, the first smartphone or iPad has become a rite of passage. It also evokes a familiar fear: are kids being harmed by these devices, social media and short-form […]
Are Cooling Mattresses Like Eight Sleep Worth It? 6 Research Insights
Cooling mattresses offer precise temperature control that may reduce nighttime awakenings and support deeper sleep, especially for hot sleepers and menopausal women. Walk into any mattress store or scroll through Instagram and you’ll see an explosion of products promising a cooler, deeper sleep. Companies like Eight Sleep, Sleepme (maker of the ChiliPad), Tempur-Pedic and others […]
6 Things To Know About Slowing Aging, According To Dr. David Sinclair
Emerging research suggests that lifestyle factors including exercise, nutrition and heat exposure may influence the cellular pathways that drive aging. Can human aging be slowed or even reversed? On a recent episode of the Huberman Lab podcast, Stanford neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Huberman sat down with Harvard geneticist Dr. David Sinclair to unpack what the science […]