Science Archives

The Double-Edged Sword of Lithium Therapy

What is it like to take lithium? What are the side effects of lithium therapy? In her memoir An Unquiet Mind, Dr. Kay Jamison presents a deeply personal account of her experiences with lithium therapy. She felt as though the drug has dampened the edges of her emotional experience, turning her into a shell of her real self. Read about Kay Jamison’s experience with lithium therapy, as she recounts in her book An Unquiet Mind: A Memoir of Moods and Madness.

Jim Yong Kim: The Case for Cheaper Antibiotics

Who is Jim Yong Kim in Mountains Beyond Mountains? How did he contribute to lowering the price of antibiotics for treating multi-drug resistant tuberculosis? Jim Yong Kim is a Korean-American physician who co-founded Partners in Health, a non-profit organization committed to bringing medical care to those in need. Kim helped increase access to treatment for MDR tuberculosis. Read more to learn how Jim Yong Kim contributed to lowering the price of antibiotics for MDR TB treatment.

Biological Racism: There Is No Genetic Superiority

What is biological racism? How does it use biology and genetics to rationalize the superiority of one race over another? Biological racism is the idea that one race is better than another because of the biology of that race. But How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi notes that there are no biological or genetic differences between races. Keep reading to understand biological racism, how it started, and Ibram X. Kendi’s experiences with it.

Genetics and Mental Illness: A Family Affair?

Does mental illness run in families? What is the relationship between genetics and mental illness? In her memoir An Unquiet Mind, Dr. Kay Jamison wondered about the relationship between genetics and mental illness. In light of her mental illness lineage (her father had it too), she considered the genetic predisposition to mental illness and if it could be diagnosed and targeted early, before symptoms appeared. Read on to learn about the relationship between genetics and mental illness.

How to Improve Sex Drive in Men Using Testosterone

Think and Grow Rich: Sexual Transmutation Demystified

Do you want to know how to improve sex drive in men? How can The 4-Hour Body help improve libido and sex drive? A man’s sex drive is largely tied to his testosterone levels. If you want to know how to improve sex drive in men, focus on the hormones. Read on for how to improve sex drive in men, including two protocols for increasing testosterone.

Temperature Manipulation: Enhancing Fat Loss

What is temperature manipulation? How can it help you boost your fat loss? Temperature manipulation is the process of influencing your body temperature to produce certain results. In particular, cold can help you burn fat for heat. Read more about the use of temperature manipulation for losing fat.

Understanding Muscles Can Help You Build Strength

What do you know about your muscles? Why is understanding muscles important for body recomposition? The 4-Hour Body discusses the idea of body recomposition, or working to reshape what your body is made of. Understanding muscles is one of the first steps if you’re trying to lose fat and build muscle. Keep reading for a better understanding of muscles.

The Polyvagal Theory: How Bodies Convey Emotion

What is the polyvagal theory? How does it work and what does it have to do with how we handle trauma? Stephen Porges’ Polyvagal theory explains why we have emotional reactions in response to certain stimuli, like sounds. Some researchers believe that understanding polyvagal theory can help us manage trauma. Read more about polyvagal theory and how it works.

Performance Science: The Key to Your Body Goals

What is performance science? What does Tim Ferriss say about performance science in The 4-Hour Body? Performance science is the study of what improves or damages a body’s performance. In The 4-Hour Body, Tim Ferriss uses performance science for self-experimentation. Read on for more about performance science and how to use it for your own self-experimentation.

How to Improve Your Sex Life the 4-Hour Body Way

Do you want to know how to improve your sex life? What is the importance of understanding the science behind sex? In The 4-Hour Body, author Tim Ferriss discusses how to improve your sex life. Starting with science and introducing important anatomy and biology, this knowledge sets up you up for a better sex life. Keep reading for more information on how to improve your sex life.