March 18
Bad Sleep Makes You Fat, Kills Testosterone
Not only does bad sleep make you overeat the next day, it also lowers your natural testosterone levels. Here's why and how to sleep better.
March 3
Sleep Apnea: Low Testosterone and Death
Sleep apnea is common in fat guys but also bodybuilders and strength athletes. It can be deadly. Signs, symptoms, and treatment info here.
February 22
How to Fix a Vitamin D Deficiency to Get Stronger
Correcting a vitamin D deficiency is healthy, but what happens when you elevate blood levels beyond normal? Awesome things. New science here.
January 25
One Big Problem With Flexible Dieting
Flexible dieting, or CICO, can benefit fat loss, but many influencers and practitioners overlook one very important thing.
November 16
Iodine Deficiency: A Thyroid and Metabolism Killer
There's a decent chance you have an iodine deficiency. As a result, your metabolism is screwed. Here's how to know and how to fix it.
March 21
Are You a Shower or a Grower?
The phenomenon is real. And there's a simple explanation why there might be more to you than meets the eye.
February 17
The Nutrient with the Embarrassing Name
This compound, found in a well-known, inexpensive health food, has been shown in animal models to increase lifespan by as much as 25%.
February 15
How Fat Are You? Let's Find Out!
Here are the ten best (and worst) ways to assess body composition.
February 7
Tip: Drink This to Easily Reduce Cholesterol
It's inexpensive, it's tasty, and it'll allow you to finally tell your doctor where he can stick his statins.
Tip: The One Fitness Test You Have to Pass
Take this quick test of heart health. You'll probably pass it. If not, you're in deep doo-doo.
December 26
Tip: Dump this Type of Coffee in the Trash
Avoiding this popular coffee-brewing system might extend your lifespan by 15%.
December 8
Tip: The Truth About Polyphasic Sleep
Here's what that means and what science has to say about it.
November 23
The Testicle User's Manual
Learn all about testicles and be the life of the party or, alternately, be shunned by everyone there. It kinda depends on the party.
November 14
Tip: Small Calves Equals Shorter Life
Multiple studies indicate that there's a correlation between the size of your calves and your mortality. For real.
October 23
Tip: Should You Lose Some Muscle and Strength?
At a certain point, it pays to do a little self assessment and ask yourself how big and strong is big and strong enough.
October 5
The Calorie Restriction Controversy
Does the eat-big-train-hard lifestyle shorten your lifespan? That's what some people say. Here are the facts.
September 26
Tip: A Cure for the Hangover?
Has science finally found the cure for the common hangover? Well, maybe. Check this out.
September 20
Tip: Can Wearing a Mask Help Gym Performance?
A Brazilian journal suggests that training with that thing on your face might actually have some long-term benefits.
August 7
Tip: Is Mouthwash Ruining Your Gains?
Is your minty-fresh breath screwing up your post-workout recovery? Can chewing gum raise your blood pressure? Info here.