Professor of Human Evolutionary Biology, Harvard University

Daniel Lieberman

Daniel Lieberman is a professor of biological sciences at Harvard University, where he studies human evolution and its relevance to modern health. His research spans bipedalism, running, and diet. He is the author of 'Exercised' and 'Fed Up'.

Known For

Human evolutionary biologyBarefoot running researchAuthor of 'Exercised' and 'Fed Up'

Canon

Blue Zones: Geographic Regions of Exceptional Longevity

Curious

Cooking and Human Evolution: How Fire Made Us Human

Curious

GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Reduce Appetite and Food Intake

Curious

Mediterranean Diet Is Effective for Long-Term Weight Loss and Metabolic Health

Curious

Processed Foods Drive Overeating by 600–700 Calories Per Day

Curious

Books

■Fed Up: What Evolution Reveals about Food, Diet and Eating Well(2025)

Episodes

#Harvard Professor: “I Tried Every Diet. This Is By Far The Worst.” - Daniel Lieberman - #1137Aug 15, 2026 #The evolutionary science behind why you can’t lose weight and how to avoid 5 modern food mistakesAug 6, 2026