Health &amp; Wellbeing

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#498: The Science of Seven Months: Why Your Baby Isn’t Bored

Is your baby bored or just busy building a brain? Herman and Corn explore the neurological wonders and "serve and return" of the seven-month milest...

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#495: When Stimulants Fix Your Focus but Strain Your Heart

Explore the trade-offs between ADHD focus and heart health as we dive into neurochemistry, bureaucracy, and the search for the "sweet spot."

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#491: Forty Years of No: The Grit Behind the mRNA Miracle

Discover how Katalin Karikó turned decades of rejection into a medical revolution that changed the face of modern medicine.

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#485: The Morning Hack: Aligning Stimulants with Your Circadian Clock

Herman and Corn dive into the neurobiology of Vyvanse, exploring the "morning hack" and how this prodrug interacts with our internal clocks.

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#480: Asthma vs. Autoimmunity: The Mystery of the Misguided Lung

Herman and Corn explore the biological line between allergy and autoimmunity, revealing why asthma is a misguided defense rather than a civil war.

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#479: How the Pandemic Actually Ended

The pandemic "ended," but the virus remains. Herman and Corn break down the 2026 landscape of variants, policy shifts, and vaccine guidance.

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#467: The Paradigm Shift from Avoidance to Exposure

Learn how early exposure to peanuts and eggs can prevent lifelong allergies and how to safely navigate the first year of solids.

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#459: Can AI Fix Your 'Wall of Awful' Productivity Paralysis?

Stop staring at your to-do list and start moving. Discover how AI is transforming productivity from manual sorting to automated daily roadmaps.

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#453: Why Your Brain Won't Let You Rest During a Crisis

Why does rest feel like betrayal in a crisis? Herman and Corn dive into the science of nervous system regulation and the art of self-preservation.

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#446: Is Your Heartburn Pill Breaking Your Bones?

Struggling with acid reflux meds? Herman and Corn dive into the risks of long-term PPI use and how to escape the "rebound acid" cycle.

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#445: Beyond the Pill: The Science of Tapering Sleep Meds

Herman and Corn explore the science of tapering sleep meds, the "histamine rebound," and how to reclaim your natural rest.

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#443: Why Exercise Pumps Bile Into Your Stomach

Learn why exercise triggers bile reflux after gallbladder surgery and how to protect your stomach lining with simple dietary and postural shifts.

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#441: Beyond the Brain: The Science of Deathbed Connections

How does an Alzheimer's patient know a loved one died miles away? Explore the science of terminal lucidity and non-local consciousness.

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#437: When Policy, Not Psychology, Decides Daycare

Is your child ready for daycare? Herman and Corn explore attachment theory, socialization myths, and how to identify high-quality care.

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#435: Sculpting Sound: The Science of Attenuation for ADHD

Explore the science of auditory filtering and the latest tech tools helping people with ADHD and hyperacusis navigate a noisy world.