podcast summary: how to live to 100 with Dan Buettner

Many of us reach for that first cup of coffee immediately upon waking, seeking its energizing effects to jump-start our day. However, research suggests this common practice may not be the most effective way to harness caffeine's cognitive benefits. Caffeine works primarily by blocking adenosine receptors in the

Stress has a bad reputation. We often hear about its dangers—how it weakens our immune system, disrupts sleep, and even shortens our lives. But how harmful is stress, really? The pioneering work of endocrinologist Hans Selye, often called the father of stress research, offers a surprising perspective: stress itself

"The garden reconciles human art and wild nature, hard work and deep pleasure, spiritual practice and the material world. It is a magical place because it is not divided." — Thomas Moore Gardening stands as one of humanity's oldest practices, connecting us to the earth in ways