Richard Sprague

It’s Now Possible to Track Your Oral Microbiome

We put the new Bristle Health mouth microbiome test through the paces, and here’s what we found.

By Richard Sprague

Decentralized Science is Poised to Disrupt… Well, Everything

How DeSci, DAOs, and NFTs will change research funding, intellectual property, and collaboration.

By Richard Sprague

Cheating My Way to a Ketogenic Lifestyle

Can supplementing with Juvenescence’s Metabolic Switch replace a keto diet? Richard Sprague investigates.

By Richard Sprague

Self Tracking for the Rest of Us

In his new book, “Personal Science,” quantified-self expert Gary Wolf shares how to hone your observational skills to optimize your health.

By Richard Sprague

Let Your Gut Be Your Guide

The Zoe dietary app zeroes in on timing and food combinations to maximize wellness.

By Richard Sprague

Personalized Health Advice Every 60 Seconds

How I hacked my diet using a continuous blood-glucose monitor.

By Richard Sprague

So Should I Eat Apples, or Not?

Two different microbiome tests give me conflicting dietary advice. Only one lets me verify the science behind it.

By Richard Sprague

When a Double-Chocolate Brownie is Better for You Than Quinoa

A $299 microbiome test from DayTwo turns up some counterintuitive dietary advice.

By Richard Sprague