Ben Greenfield Weekly Update: May 8th

This Week in Health & Performance: What the latest research says

🧘‍♂️⏰ Morning vs Evening Yoga… Does Time Matter? New research shows that for outcomes like stress, anxiety, depression, sleep and overall quality of life, it doesn’t matter whether you do yoga in the morning or in the evening. Doing it regularly seems to be more important than the exact time (read more here).

🐟⚖️ Fish oil ratios and why more DHA is not necessarily better: Sometimes they ask me why Kion Omega Fish Oil It has NO “extra” DHA. A large meta-analysis of 96 randomized controlled trials found no clear advantage in changing the EPA:DHA ratio, challenging the idea that “extra DHA” is superior. The takeaway: balance may matter more than specific proportions (fi will study here).

🏋️‍♂️🏃‍♀️ Variety in exercise linked to longer lifespan: A 2026 study that followed over 100,000 people for 30+ years found that mixing different types of exercise, such as strength, cardio, and sports, was associated with a 19% lower risk of premature death compared to sticking to just one type, regardless of total volume (more about the study here).

🍽️📱 Eating intermittently can increase hunger: It seems obvious, but research confirms that eating while distracted, such as scrolling on your phone or watching TV, can lead to increased hunger later and a higher overall calorie intake. Watching your meals is a simple way to support appetite control (read the study).

Key Takeaway: From yoga timing and fish oil ratios to exercise variety and mindful eating, this week’s research reinforces a simple theme: consistency, balance and awareness often matter more than over-optimizing the details.

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Podcasts I’m recording this week:

What Happens Behind the Scenes at a ‘Detox Clinic’ (& The Connection Between EMFs, Smart Phones & Toxins!) with Nick Pineault

Is VO2 Max “Overrated”? (& What to Focus on Instead), Old Man Olympics, Big Toe Health & More with Mark Sisson