Nutritional Biochemistry

“DNA diets” are still a long way off from offering an easier route to weight loss

A recent study reports that leveraging genetics to inform diet choice is ineffective in promoting weight loss beyond the effects of calorie restriction alone

Preventing Chronic Disease

Removing race as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease?

The AHA has announced a new “race-free” assessment tool, but eliminating this variable carries the potential to increase – rather than decrease – racial disparities in healthcare

Nutritional Biochemistry

Optimizing protein quantity, distribution, and quality

Maximizing muscle protein synthesis is more than a matter of daily protein intake. How we distribute protein throughout the day matters, as does protein quality.

Exercise & Physical Health

Aerobic exercise for Parkinson’s disease

The neuroprotective nature of aerobic exercise influences a variety of Parkinson’s disease symptoms, on top of its role in impacting disease risk and progression

Nutritional Biochemistry

A study comparing the effects of vegan and omnivorous diets fails Science 101

A direct-to-docuseries twin study should not be mistaken for valid, knowledge-generating research

Accidental Death

The loss of a rising marathoner is a tragic reminder of the toll of motor accidents

On track to make history, Kelvin Kiptum’s story ended too soon

Nutritional Biochemistry

Does low iron intake change exercise capacity?

A study demonstrates metabolic shifts that occur with and without sufficient iron levels

Exercise & Physical Health

You’re never too old to start exercising – just ask a 93-year-old rowing champion

Geroscience researchers report an astounding case study of a nonagenarian with the physical fitness of a 40-year-old

Medications, Supplements & Other Treatments

Saunas: the facts, the myths, and the how-to

Sauna use appears to be genuinely beneficial, but not all claims stand up to scrutiny

Nutritional Biochemistry

New insights on maximizing protein utilization for muscle protein synthesis

A new study adds nuance – rather than contradictions – to conventional wisdom on protein intake patterns for maximal anabolic response

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