Longevity Hacks is a regular series from Inverse on the science-backed strategies to live better, healthier, and longer without medicine.
Are Vitamin D Supplements a Scam? Two Experts Reveal the Best Way To Get the Sunshine Vitamin
Unfortunately, most Americans are not getting the right amount of vitamin D.
The Bizarre Connection Between Colorblindness and Picky Eating
A serendipitous journey into individual differences in food recognition uncovered a unique role for color in emotional responses to food.
This Common Parasite May Hold The Secret To Curing Troubling Brain Diseases
The brain is very picky about what it lets in, including many drugs.
The Microbiome’s Forgotten Cousin Could Be Key to Solving America’s Gut Issues
Human innards are teeming with viruses that infect bacteria. What are they up to?
Is the Secret to Becoming An Elite Athlete Hidden In Our Guts? This Microbiome Researcher Thinks So
The gut microbiome, a hidden factory of highly collaborative microorganisms in your intestines, ensures that your metabolism, immune system, and brain run smoothly.
Baby Birds Born In Chernobyl Have Weird Microbiomes But Are Surprisingly Healthy
The lasting impacts of the Chernobyl disaster on wildlife aren’t straightforward, a new study found.
Yes, Processed Foods Can Make You Sick — Here's How
There’s growing evidence that ultra-processed foods may affect how our immune system works.
Should You Train Yourself to Be A Morning Pooper? Here’s What A Gastroenterologist Says
No, you’re not imagining it. People are really more likely to poo in the morning, shortly after breakfast. Researchers have actually studied this.
These Ultra-Processed Plant-Based Foods Might Increase the Risk For Many Diseases
Not all plant-based meals are healthy.