A Sweaty History of the American Gym
When did people start exercising for their health? How were women were responsible for the rise of public gyms and health spas? Listen in to learn more about Jack Lalanne, the Cold War and the Modern ...
14 Tammi 201336min
How Testosterone Works
How does this muscle-building hormone act in the body? What's the relationship between testosterone and masculinity? Does testosterone fuel aggression, or the other way around? Join Cristen and Caroli...
9 Tammi 201332min
Mother-in-Law or Monster-in-Law?
Most people are familiar with the trope of the terrible, no good mother-in-law, and studies confirm often-strained mother-in-law relationships. So does this stereotype have evolutionary roots? Listen ...
2 Tammi 201333min
Do New Year's resolutions work?
Humans have made New Year's resolutions for millennia - and had a terrible time sticking to them. So, great expectations aside, why do most resolutions fail? Listen in to learn more about science of w...
31 Joulu 201233min
Is foodie culture the new art?
Is food porn unhealthy? Do foodies represent a cultural era of feast or famine? Join Caroline and Cristen as they explore the rise of the foodie and the culinary hipster. Learn more about your ad-cho...
26 Joulu 201225min
Is food the new sex?
Have food morals replaced sexual morals? Do modern humans want pizza and chocolate more than sex? Surveys suggest yes. Listen in to learn more about how food and sex collide in the brain. Learn more ...
21 Joulu 201231min
How much is virginity worth?
What's the deal with virginity auctions? Why is virginity associated with both sacredness and stigma, especially for women? Is virginity a valueless construct rather than an actual physical state? Le...
19 Joulu 201226min
Should we ignore food expiration dates?
Tis the season for throwing away tons of food. Did you know that the federal government only mandates expiration dates on infant formula and baby food? What do the dates on food packaging really mean?...
17 Joulu 201226min
