science
Trying to hit your recommended 150 minutes of exercise a week, but don’t like jogging? Don’t worry, no one else does either. Well, here’s the thing: if you do it right, sex burns enough energy to count towards your 150 minutes. In a study published in PLOS One, researchers gave … Read More
Ever knocked on wood after jinxing yourself by saying “Man, I don’t see how this can possibly go wrong,” or, “Man, I don’t see how things can get any worse”? Well, you may not be entirely (operative word) crazy; though knocking on wood won’t change the outcome of all the … Read More
Everything in moderation: too much meat will kill you, but a new study suggests that not getting enough will encourage you to gorge on other foods. The study, published in Obesity Reviews, found that people increase their calorie intake from other nutrients, like fat and carbohydrates, when they consumed less … Read More
Ever crack open your lighter just as Willie Nelson is getting ready to start crooning a soothing ballad, only to have approximately five billion people around you whip out their smartphones . . . or worse, iPads? Well, now there’s science to back up what every non-annoying person has known … Read More
Sticking to that New Year’s resolution? Well, you might consider turning down the thermostat. A study (pdf warning) published in Trends in Endocrinology & Metabolism has found that a lower ambient temperature can help spend those daily calories. The authors found that, whilst people can pretty easily adapt to a … Read More
