I always make time for spin class! I do high-intensity interval cycling a couple times a week and always feel rejuvenated after I put in the hard work. There is some science that backs that up too. Multiple studies have shown that high-intensity exercise can delay biological aging by up to 9 years as measured by telomere length. I think physical activity may be the one true panacea for good health.

Interesting review of the therapeutic potential of psilocybin and other psychedelics, including recent randomized placebo-controlled trials demonstrating decreases in depression and anxiety, and potential long-lasting reductions in neuroinflammation.

A mother’s gut microbiome linked to immune activation and with increased susceptibility of her offspring to developing autism spectrum disorder (animal study).