Zinc supplements have been growing in popularity as nutritionist and people online claim it can decrease your chance or getting sick, increase your immune function and even make colds last less long. Is this true? Today we break down the real science of zinc supplements and let you know the best way to stay healthy this winter seaonSTUDYTIME: Do zinc supplements prevent sickness?What Did We Learn This Week?gene edited tomatoes of the future will be more sweetthe plastic in your home is killing you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wicked, Survivor, The Substance, Taylor Swift - we break down all of our opinions on the years hottest topics to end out 2024 with a controversial bang! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bike lanes are a huge controversial issue here in Toronto. Doug Ford is wanting to rip out the bike lanes in Toronto saying it causes traffic, others say the bike lanes decrease traffic and this is just a way for him to distract people from his policy issues around the SPA and new highway.Bike lanes have been studied by urban planners, and there are statistics around designated bike lanes, safety and traffic - so today we will explain the hard facts about a very emotional issue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Creatine is heralded as a potential game-changer for both physical and cognitive performance, with recent studies suggesting benefits for aging and injury recovery. The conversation navigates through common myths, regulatory nuances, and the importance of combining supplementation with exercise. Humorous anecdotes about food and fitness pepper the discussion, while serious insights on binge drinking's impact on brain health draw cultural comparisons. The hosts keep it lively with personal stories and audience engagement, making science entertaining.

AI is everywhere, but how much water is it consuming? IT IS WORTH IT:?! How much energy is it consuming? THEY'RE TURNING BACK ON THREE MILE ISLAND?! IS THAT A GOOD THING? Today we have an AI freak out. We are going to explain the new research and stats around how much AI data centres are consuming - and whether we think AI is a good idea. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SOOO, lol, the election happened and we have been spiraling in our own ways. We are going to essentially just have a casual conversation about everything we have learned. It is an intense time - so I am curious if this will be informative or cathartic for you all.But yep - here we go, and LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There is a new technology called TMS or Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation. There is another one with the acronym SAINT which is also used to magnetically change your brain and treat things such as depression. It sounds a bit like sci-fi but it is real, and being used right now. They science is awesome so today we explain what is going on and how this could be the future of depression therapy.STUDYTIME: How magnets are curing depressionWDWLTW:why white sand beaches are made of poophow ADHD on tiktok is taking over (in a bad way) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Naomi Ekperigin and Andy Beckerman, both comedians and co-hosts of 'Couples Therapy,' share their personal journeys in couples therapy. They discuss its societal perceptions across America, the influence of financial dynamics on relationships, and the unique challenges faced during therapy in a digital world. The duo humorously reflect on the importance of therapy for creativity and emotional expression while exploring alternative treatments like MDMA and its role in emotional connections, emphasizing adaptability and ongoing support in navigating relationships.

Autumn is HITTING! So today we are talking about how seasons affect the human body. Why do we get depressed in winter? Why do leaves change colour? Why do people have more sex in the summer? How is the climate crisis affecting seasons? Today we are explaining the science of seasons - and letting you know what the changing weather can do to your life.STUDYTIME: how do seasons affect humans?WDWLTW:the science of conversion therapyrat experiments that explain human life Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are in the era of "longevity science". Are there medications that can extend your life and stop you from aging? Rapamycin, canagliflozin, dapagliflozin, empagliflozin, dasatinib, quercentin, ozempic, wegovy or flavanols. These are all medications that are being studied in rats, mice, worms, and some primates and it extends life in all of them. It decreases disease - and humans are starting to take them - is this the insane ways that we will live to 150? Some scientists think this is happening right nowSTUDYTIME: the new drugs that will make you live to 150WDWLTW:a new nasal spray to stop you from getting the flu or coldschickadee hybrids are blowing my mind Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.