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In Body By Science, bodybuilding powerhouse John Little teams up with fitness medicine expert Dr. Doug McGuff to present a scientifically proven formula for maximizing muscle development in just twelve minutes a week. Backed by rigorous research, the authors prescribe a weekly high-intensity program for increasing strength, revving metabolism, and building muscle for a total fitness experience. 

Why we need to reconnect with nature’s biological rhythms—and rediscover the benefits of a good night’s sleep All of life is profoundly shaped by the daily, monthly, and yearly cycles of our planet, and all creatures have internal timekeeping systems that rely on cues from the surrounding...

Amanda Lewis was an overachieving, burned-out book editor most familiar with trees as dead blocks of paper. A dedicated "indoorswoman," she could barely tell a birch from a beech. But that didn't stop her from pledging to visit all of the biggest trees in British Columbia, a Canadian province known for its rugged terrain and gigantic trees.

Conservationist and marine biologist Maddalena Bearzi made her career studying the wild creatures of the deep, but when COVID-19 made landfall on the California coast this seafaring scientist found herself shuttered up ashore, her wide blue world constricted by pandemic lockdown. Never good at sitting idle, she despaired at the confines of her Los Angeles flat—until she began to find wonder in the wilderness of her own backyard. Stranded charts Bearzi's discovery of both rapture and resilience in the unsung wildlife of urban LA.

Imagine yourself sitting under a tree, feeling the gentle mist of raindrops on your face and listening to the symphony of nature that surrounds you. The sound of heavy rain, thunder and the distant rumble of thunder are perfectly balanced to help you relax and unwind. The sounds of birds singing and the light trill of toads in the background will transport you to a serene and peaceful environment. The natural sounds of the forest will help you relax and forget the stresses of the day, as you drift off into a deep and restful sleep.

Presented by Gainesway. Baby Talk is a podcast that covers all things relevant to two-year-old racing in North America. We handicap races from across the continent. We also give updates on the freshman and sophomore sire standings as well as other pertinent information. With Peter Thomas Fornatale and Sean Tugel of Gainesway.