
We live in an era of unprecedented physical optimization so that is why we love walking in the wilderness. Today we can track our heart rate variability (HRV) down to the millisecond, quantify our sleep stages with microscopic accuracy, and engineered targeted supplements for every cellular pathway. Yet, a paradox has emerged: we are more…

Growing up in a household where soda was never consumed, I never understood the appeal of fizzy drinks. For a large part of my life, I stayed away from soda entirely. However, one year, I found myself surrounded by friends who were avid Diet Coke drinkers. Whenever we went out to eat or hang out,…