Liz Parrish vs. science: The lucrative business of serving the mega-rich who seek eternal youth
The businesswoman says she was rejuvenated via an illegal gene therapy tested on mice. Scientists are dubious of her claims
Fewer calories, longer life, but with nuances: The complex relationship between fasting and longevity
An analysis of 1,000 genetically diverse mice on different types of calorie-restricted diets and intermittent fasting shows that the potential benefits of these strategies are more complex than previously thought
This scientist studied her own brain to explain why the benefits of a good night’s sleep can be felt 15 days later
A longitudinal study, based on 30 brain scans and hundreds of physiological data points, suggests that the positive effects of exercise and sleep can be observed for up to two weeks
Matt Haig: ‘It’s easy to feel ashamed as a Brit when you see mass tourism in Spain’
The British writer, author of the worldwide bestseller ‘The Midnight Library’, has published ‘The Life Impossible,’ a book about the Spanish island where he was on the verge of losing absolutely everything
Less driving, more cycling: How you commute to work impacts your health
A study of the medical records of 82,000 workers shows that the transportation used to get to their jobs affected their physical and mental well-being
Biological samples from flight attendants may shed light on how jet lag affects health
Two researchers are studying the effects of lack of sleep on the immune system. Some studies have linked this to an increased likelihood of suffering coronary events. It is also thought to raise the risk of cancer
New study explains how music affects the brains of patients with depression
The research opens the door to understanding whether songs can help people who do not respond to medication or treatment
Kinkeeping, the exhausting invisible work that keeps the family together
Different studies have researched how this emotional, overlooked and eminently feminine job plays a crucial role in maintaining familial ties
Science vindicates dogs as sentinels of human health
Researchers point to the need to establish a program among vets that might flag up epidemics among humans
The science of dance: At the nightclub, we synchronize like a flock of starlings
A study analyzes the movements that are driven by music compared to those that are driven by partner imitation. Interpersonal synchronization is a mechanism that is deeply present in humans
Blanca Madurga, urologist: ‘The boys of the new generations have, on average, a larger penis’
The specialist discusses the myths surrounding the male reproductive organ, the rise in circumcision and the negative impact of pornography
The Great Exhaustion era: How work consumes our energy and even our free time
Some 44% of workers say they feel stressed, a record high figure that suggests burnout is not a psychological problem but rather a structural one
When Ozempic fails: Study sheds light on why some patients lose half as much weight as others
Researchers have used artificial intelligence to find out why some people have a better response to GLP-1 agonists
One factor reduces by a third the probability of dying after a stroke: social class
People with high incomes have 32% lower risk of mortality after a brain attack, according to a new study, which also looked at the impact of education and country of birth
Diabetes drugs test a new side effect: slowing down symptoms of Parkinson’s
A clinical trial shows the neuroprotective effect of lixisenatide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist. Its use during a year prevented patients from getting worse, in what has been described as limited but promising benefits
60 is the new 50, according to science and 60-year-olds
A study indicates that the onset of old age has been pushed back due to improvements in the quality and expectancy of life, while people’s perception of the elderly has also changed
Jesus Christ on toast? Brain scan explains how facial pareidolia happens
Scientists study the neural process by which we believe we see human faces in inanimate objects and open the door to understanding diseases such as autism, schizophrenia, and Parkinson’s
Hahaha, LOL or 555: How laughter on the internet is evolving
Neuroscientists, biologists and philologists are investigating whether laughing virtually retains the ability to release endorphins, reduce stress and foster social bonds, its effects in person
Science explores the origins of the friendship between dogs and humans
Recent studies confirm dogs’ ability to understand us, their natural talent for empathizing with other species and the pleasure we get from sharing our lives with them
Music scientists find the connection between music and emotion: ‘Our neurons dance to the same rhythm’
Three independent scientific studies analyze how the human brain transforms notes into feelings, a mystery that has intrigued psychologists and musicologists for decades
Telegram suspension in Spain: ‘It’s like closing a province because a robbery occurred there’
The lawsuit is set to affect the 8.5 million people who use the application’s messaging services. But the legal, moral and technological implications of the decision are far more reaching
Emily Nagoski, sexologist: ‘Yes, please, talk to each other about your sex lives’
The U.S. expert, who became an editorial phenomenon with her first book, explains the mysteries of female sexuality using science and humor, in addition to offering tips on keeping passion alive for long-term couples
Robert Sapolsky, neuroscientist: ‘Meritocracy is system justification’
In his latest book, ‘Determined,’ the researcher uses biology to make the case that free will does not exist, an idea that raises moral doubts about the concepts of guilt, punishment, merit and effort
Humanity will shrink in the future: 97% of countries will experience negative growth by 2100
A study analyzes how the birth rate collapse will reduce the world’s population. Experts warn governments to prepare for the challenges of living in an emptier world
Life after Ozempic
Half of the people who take these weight loss drugs stop treatment within a year. Most regain two-thirds of their lost weight, but a new study suggests there is a way to avoid the rebound effect
Dasha Kiper, psychologist who specializes in dementia: ‘The hardest thing is not knowing where the person ends and the disease begins’
In her book ‘Travelers to Unimaginable Lands,’ the expert reflects on the role of caregivers and analyzes how a healthy brain reacts to a sick one
When mental health becomes content: ‘We don’t need influencers, we need psychiatrists’
Psychologists and patients condemn the image of depression painted by social media. Some creators have gone from raising awareness to trivializing psychological problems and encouraging self-diagnosis