Longevity Hacks

Longevity Hacks is a regular series from Inverse on the science-backed strategies to live better, healthier, and longer without medicine.

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Longevity Hacks

Are Vitamin D Supplements a Scam? Two Experts Reveal the Best Way To Get the Sunshine Vitamin

ByElana Spivack

Unfortunately, most Americans are not getting the right amount of vitamin D.

Longevity Hacks

These 8 Science-backed Habits Could Significantly Increase Your Lifespan

ByElana Spivack

Taking responsibility for our own health can seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be.

Longevity Hacks

Can Massages Promote Longevity? The Surprising Truth About the Ancient Practice

ByElana Spivack

A body of research suggests massages are good for your long-term health.

Science

Baby Birds Born In Chernobyl Have Weird Microbiomes But Are Surprisingly Healthy

ByLauren Leffer

The lasting impacts of the Chernobyl disaster on wildlife aren’t straightforward, a new study found.

Health

Yes, Processed Foods Can Make You Sick — Here's How

BySamuel J. White, Philippe B. Wilson and The Conversation

There’s growing evidence that ultra-processed foods may affect how our immune system works.

Health

Should You Train Yourself to Be A Morning Pooper? Here’s What A Gastroenterologist Says

ByVincent Ho and The Conversation

No, you’re not imagining it. People are really more likely to poo in the morning, shortly after breakfast. Researchers have actually studied this.

Health

These Ultra-Processed Plant-Based Foods Might Increase the Risk For Many Diseases

ByHannah Docter-Loeb

Not all plant-based meals are healthy.

Health

How Many More Ozempic-like Drugs Are In the Pipeline — Here’s What Researchers Are Working On

ByKnowable Magazine and Matías A. Loewy

The new class of medications is changing the way scientists think about obesity.

Health

Is The Gut Microbiome Actually Our "Friend"? One Scientist Says No

ByMiriam Fauzia

While we might think we derive health benefits from our uninvited houseguests, the theory of evolutionary addiction begs otherwise.

Health

Scientists Are Tantalizingly Close To Identifying The Gut Bacteria Linked To Stress

ByAndrea Merchak and The Conversation

Your gut microbiome contains trillions of a diverse range of bacteria, fungi, and viruses.

Detox

Soda Brands Are Adding Fiber to Their Beverages — Here’s What Could Go Wrong

ByElana Spivack

They’re not healthy — just healthier than soda (which isn’t that hard to be).

Health

Eating More Of This Type of Protein Could Help You Age Better

ByMiriam Fauzia

Get munching for some serious health gains.

Health

Scientists Identified A Strange Connection Between Our Gut Microbes and Anxiety

ByMiriam Fauzia

People with social anxiety disorder have a unique melange of gut microbes.