From the editor: A sneak peek at a new year of discovery

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A NEW YEAR OF DISCOVERY

Welcome to 2023! We are so excited about what we have in store for you this year at National Geographic, and I hope you will join us throughout the months to come as we continue to explore the wonder of our world and its limitless possibilities. If you haven’t already seen it, our first big feature of the year is an in-depth look at longevity—while scientists aren’t yet saying they can “cure” aging, there is exciting research underway that promises to extend lifetimes meaningfully, and in the foreseeable future. This feature kicks off a new yearlong inquiry into the frontiers of health that we’re calling “Mind, Body, Wonder.” Every week we’ll have new stories for you about medicine, wellness, and more that I know you won’t want to miss. And that’s just the beginning: later in the year we’ll have everything you ever wanted to know about elephants, adventures in places as far-flung as the Northwest Passage and as close to home as our National Parks, a special package on space and the dawn of a new era of space exploration, and much, much more. Please consider getting our full digital report and magazine by subscribing here. Sincerely, Nathan Lump Editor in Chief National Geographic Media

TOP STORIES SO FAR THIS YEAR

Photograph by Sandro Vannini How sugar and fat affect your brain Much of our food is increasingly manufactured to be irresistible to us. Experts say this trend has long-term health consequences. WHAT PROCESSED FOODS DO TO US

PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY KURT MUTCHLER Does cannabis really ease chronic pain? Many swear by the drug’s ability to ease chronic pain. But experts say the evidence for it is “questionable”—and it may just be the placebo effect. HERE'S WHAT THE SCIENCE SAYS

ILLUSTRATION BY LUISA RIVERA This American diet—yep, that's right—could add 10 years to your life It's not a fad diet invented by a South Beach doctor, a paleo diet marketer, or a social media influencer. This diet was developed by ordinary Americans, is widely affordable, is sustainable, and has a lower carbon footprint than a meat-heavy diet.  FLAVORS FROM THE OLD AND NEW WORLDS

Photograph courtesy Universal History PHOTOGRAPH BY SOLSKIN, GETTY IMAGES No time to exercise? Just 5 minutes still has a big impact. Amping up the intensity of everyday activities—like charging up the stairs or carrying heavy groceries—can lower the risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease. YES, JUST 5 MINUTES

PHOTOGRAPH BY REBECCA HALE ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Podcast Episode‌ ‌ ‌  Episode 44: What science tells us about living longer A scientist shares what he’s learned about living longer, with the help of worms. LISTEN NOW

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