Mike Darling
Managing Editor, Tonic
Managing Editor, Tonic — Mental & Sexual Health, Fitness/Nutrition/Diet research, clinical applications of drugs
The Introspective Parts of Our Brains Are Getting Out of Shape
Researchers call it "hurry sickness": The more we overload our schedules, the more we strengthen the task-oriented network of the brain.
Millions of Americans Have a Parasite and Don't Realize It
Very few people have even heard of Chagas disease, cysticercosis, toxocariasis, toxoplasmosis, or trichomoniasis.
College Students Aren't Always Given Medical Privacy
What you say in therapy can get passed to parents, college administrators, and even job prospects.
This Is What Happens to the Fat You Burn During Your Workout
Your body does two things to help you lose weight when dieting and exercising.
Being Sore After a Workout Doesn't Mean Your Muscles Are Growing
There’s very little evidence to show that being sore indicates muscle damage or faster muscle growth, or that a lack of soreness means that your workout wasn’t effective.
Psychology’s Short-Lived Experiment With Nude Psychotherapy
Getting naked in therapy sessions was considered part of a search for authenticity.
The Man Who Spent a Decade Traveling the World in Search of a Hangover Cure
There is a single remedy that he now swears by.
These Are Some of the Most Unusual Ways People Say They've Achieved Orgasm
The answers ranged from swimming to riding a horse to getting a tattoo.
Lifting Weights Has a Surprising Effect on Mental Health
In a new paper, researchers took a closer look at the connection between depression, anxiety, and working out.
What's The Opposite of a Narcissist? An Echoist
Being the opposite of a narcissist means that compliments and special attention tend to make you cringe.
These Are the Five Most Effective Ways to Cure the Hiccups
Here's what the science says about a few of the most common techniques.