Ben Greenfield’s Weekly Roundup: May 8

This Week in Health & Performance: What the Latest Research Says

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

🐟⚖️ Fish Oil Ratios & Why More DHA Isn’t Necessarily Better: I’m sometimes asked why Kion Omega Fish Oil does NOT have “extra” DHA. A large meta-analysis of 96 randomized controlled trials found no clear advantage to altering the EPA: DHA ratio, challenging the idea that “extra DHA” is superior. The takeaway: balance may matter more than specific ratios (full study here).

🏋️‍♂️🏃‍♀️ Variety in Exercise Linked to Longer Life: A 2026 study following 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 with just one type, regardless of total volume (more about the study here).

🍽️📱 Distracted Eating May Increase Hunger: Seems obvious, but research confirms that eating while distracted, like scrolling your phone or watching TV, can lead to increased hunger later and higher overall calorie intake. Paying attention to 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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Product Of The Week

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If you’ve ever used a traditional sauna, you know how powerful that deep, penetrating heat can be for recovery, relaxation, and sleep.

But let’s be honest, most people don’t have time for a 30-minute drive, a gym session, and a sauna on top of it. 

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I like using this after a hard workout or in the evening as part of a wind-down routine to ease tension, promote recovery, and set the stage for deeper sleep, without needing a full sauna buildout. 

If you’re looking for a practical, time-efficient way to layer in heat therapy, this blanket is a solid option.

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Podcasts I Recorded This Week:

What Happens Behind The Scenes At A “Detox Clinic” (& The Link 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