When your phone or tablet or computer starts acting weird or gets glitchy, the conventional wisdom is to reboot. In other words, turn it off and on again. And usually, the recommendation is to turn it off for at least 10 seconds before turning it back on. Why 10 seconds? Is it really that important? Listen as I reveal the answer. https://www.howtogeek.com/16 ... Show More
Feb 10
Bonus: SYSK TRENDING - The Science of Sleeping, Breathing, and Hydration
Why would anyone need to be taught how to sleep, breathe, or drink water? Those are things you already do every day. And yet, it turns out most of us are doing them just wrong enough to undermine our health. In this SYSK Trending episode, I talk with Michael Breus, one of the wor ... Show More
26m 29s
Feb 2025
Recap: Why we avoid exercise and how to overcome it | Daniel Lieberman
Today we’re exploring what evolution can teach us about exercise. When it comes to doing exercise, there’s often a tug-of-war between our body and brain. Our body craves movement - it wants to be leaner, fitter, stronger. But our brain? Well, that’s a different story. It often dr ... Show More
11m 24s
Sep 2024
How do you get rid of fruit flies in the kitchen?
These tiny insects, which reproduce at an astonishing rate, often invade our kitchens. They are particularly attracted to damp areas, stagnant water, organic waste, and ripe fruit—especially in warm weather.
Fruit flies, or midges, can lay up to 100 eggs a day. While studies indi ... Show More
3m 33s
Feb 2025
3 simple steps to transform your metabolism | Shawn Stevenson and Prof. Tim Spector
Only 12% of American adults are considered metabolically healthy - meaning the vast majority are at increased risk of heart disease, diabetes, and strokes. But what exactly is metabolism, and why does it matter so much for our health? In this episode, bestselling author and healt ... Show More
59m 18s
Apr 2025
Ep. 136 As A Woman, What & How Should I Be Eating?: Smart Snacking, Gut Health & Actually Useful Nutrition Advice with Professor Sarah Berry
This is an expert episode absolutely packed with gold on what & when we should be eating. My guest is Professor Sarah Berry, a world-leading expert in nutritional science, Professor at King’s College London, the Chief Scientist at ZOE and the lead nutritional scientist on the PRE ... Show More
1h 12m
Nov 2024
The truth about expiry dates, freezing food and vegetable scraps | Carleigh Bodrug and Dr. Will Bulsiewicz
We waste a shocking 40% of the food we buy. We throw away foods like carrot tops, beet greens, and spent coffee grounds. These ‘food scraps’ stuff our landfills and drain our pockets. But we can eat these foods and many of them offer tons of healthy nutrients. Today’s guest is Ca ... Show More
1h 2m
Sep 2022
How to make your body clock work for you
In today’s world, we increasingly live our lives late into the night. Whether it's work obligations, socializing, or being glued to a screen, we ignore the sun's rise and fall. But most of us are unaware that a clock is ticking away inside us. It uses light to keep time and tells ... Show More
38m 38s
Sep 2024
2695: Waste Not, Want Not by Nancy Clark on Reducing Food Waste & Sustainability
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Episode 2695:
Nancy Clark explores the pressing global food challenges we'll face by 2050, driven by population growth and climate ... Show More
11m 22s
Feb 2025
Do you know about carnivores? 🐺🐆
In this episode, we’ll explore the world of carnivores—meat-eaters big and small, from lions and sharks to ladybugs and even plants! We’ll learn how they fit into the food chain, the different types of carnivores, and the special skills that make them expert hunters. From sharp t ... Show More
24m 53s