Research of the Week
Yoga promotes stress resilience.
Adipose tissue is limited by the number of embryonic progenitor cells.

Relying only on antibody testing may not capture everyone with coronavirus immunity.
Birds who swallow fish eggs whole may deposit them intact and viable into isolated lakes.
New Primal Blueprint Podcasts
Episode 430: Shawn Baker MD: Host Elle Russ chats with Dr. Shawn Baker about all-things carnivory.
Primal Health Coach Radio, Episode 66: Laura and Erin chat with Tara Garrison.
Media, Schmedia
What happened to schools and daycares that remained open despite the pandemic?
Interesting Blog Posts
How one man thinks we can solve the pandemic, and quickly.
What Mel Joulwan is up to these days.
Social Notes
What we’ve lost (but can regain).
One opinion on differences between China and America.
Everything Else
Macaques take over a Thai city.
When did the chicken cross the road?
Things I’m Up to and Interested In
I’m not surprised: There is a strong bias in which antidepressant trials get published.
Interesting finding: It’s not that power poses work. It’s that slumping is bad for your mental health and fortitude.
Video I liked: The power of swimming in wild open water.
Counterintuitive result that might not be so counterintuitive when you really think about it: “Enrichment” activities are probably bad, or at least neutral, for kids.
Now I’m worried: A computer describes the Mona Lisa.
Question I’m Asking
How are you playing these days?
Recipe Corner
- Battered shrimp tacos that won’t harm your mitochondria.
- Crispy pork with asparagus hash.
Time Capsule
One year ago (Jun 21 – Jun 27)
- Intermittent Fasting for Athletes: Benefits and Concerns – What to keep in mind.
- 12 Intermittent Fasting Tips for Athletes – A few tips.
Comment of the Week
“You missed the most important part…how to eat it! You have to pull the bottom of each leaf thru your teeth. I’ve seen people trying to bite and chew the ends.”
– Indeed, Cate. Sidenote: I would support a GMO artichoke whose leaves you could eat in their entirety.
About the Author
Mark Sisson is the founder of Mark’s Daily Apple, godfather to the Primal food and lifestyle movement, and the New York Times bestselling author of The Keto Reset Diet. His latest book is Keto for Life, where he discusses how he combines the keto diet with a Primal lifestyle for optimal health and longevity. Mark is the author of numerous other books as well, including The Primal Blueprint, which was credited with turbocharging the growth of the primal/paleo movement back in 2009. After spending three decades researching and educating folks on why food is the key component to achieving and maintaining optimal wellness, Mark launched Primal Kitchen, a real-food company that creates Primal/paleo, keto, and Whole30-friendly kitchen staples.
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