Take a deep breath: How does breathing work?

The hair on our heads is on our minds. We have fun with follicles and learn about how they make hair. Our experts help us decipher what makes hair black or brown, blonde or red, and even why it turns gray. From eye lashes to ear and nose hair, this episode has it all. Why do huma ...  Show more

This is a sneak peak of a bonus episode available to Smarty Pass members. It’s a follow up to our Forever Ago episode on the history of pizza. In this one, we look at the man who made pineapple on pizza a thing. Plus, we tell the story of how pineapple pizza created drama between ...  Show more

Relearn your body’s most natural, optimal way to breathe with this hands-on, guided deep breathing exercise.🧘🏽‍♀️In this session, you will explore:belly-down awareness (prone) to locate and activate your diaphragmthree-part breath mapping (supine) to feel the sequential rise an ...  Show more

Breathing lessons. 

Have you ever thought about how you breathe? For many of us, the 20,000+ breaths we take each day go underneath our conscious awareness. But every now and then, a short-lived spout or a chronic case of breathlessness can remind us just how vital good breathing is for our health. ...  Show more

Meditative breathing techniques can help you destress during life’s more hectic moments. Let’s explore the science of breathing during a how-to session with Dr. Melissa Young, a functional medicine specialist.