Zone 2 Training, Why the Longevity Hype Is Overstated
A 2025 review found zone 2 training isn’t uniquely better for mitochondrial health than higher-intensity exercise. Here’s what the evidence actually shows.
Ultra-Processed Food, Why the Same Calories Meant 500 More
Ultra-processed food and weight loss: an NIH trial matched calories and macros exactly, and people still ate 508 more calories a day and gained weight.
Japanese Interval Walking, What the Research Actually Shows
Japanese interval walking training explained: alternating 3-minute fast and slow walks beat 10,000 steps in a 246-person study. Here’s the real research.
Creatine for Women, Why the “Bulky” Myth Is Wrong
Creatine for women is surging in searches as new research debunks the bulky myth. Here’s what the 2026 CONCRET-MENOPA trial and other studies actually show.
Iron Deficiency in Women, The Fatigue Nobody Tests For
Iron deficiency in women: nearly 1 in 3 US women are affected, and most never get tested. The symptoms, causes, and test most people never ask for.
Ultra-Processed Food, Why the Same Calories Meant 500 More
Ultra-processed food and weight loss: an NIH trial matched calories and macros exactly, and people still ate 508 more calories a day and gained weight.
Training to Failure, Does It Actually Build More Muscle
Training to failure sounds essential for muscle growth, but the research says otherwise. Here’s what 15 pooled studies actually found about RIR training.
The Wolverine Peptide, What BPC-157 Actually Does
Search interest in the ‘Wolverine peptide’ jumped over 3,000% in 2026. BPC-157 and TB-500 aren’t FDA-approved. Here’s what the evidence actually shows.
Magnesium for Sleep, What a New Clinical Trial Found
Magnesium for sleep: a 2025 randomized trial found more users hit a meaningful improvement threshold than placebo. What the dose, form, and evidence show.
Apple Cider Vinegar for Weight Loss, The Real 12-Week Number
Apple cider vinegar for weight loss: a 12-week RCT found 30ml daily led to 1.9kg more weight loss than placebo. Here’s the real, dose-dependent number.