Cold therapy: the facts, the myths, and the how-to
Forms of cold therapy have been used for generations for a number of alleged health benefits, but which are supported by evidence?
A guide to Zone 2 training: its profound impact on health, detailed training instructions, addressing male and female differences, and more
Zone 2 training is critical for improving and maintaining mitochondrial health and aerobic capacity, so we’ve put together a resource to answer all of your questions about this pillar of exercise and how to get the most out of Zone 2 training.
Assessing metabolic health: where HbA1c falls short, and how it compares to fasting glucose, CGM, and OGTT
Exclusive reliance on HbA1c and other static metrics may miss the opportunity for early intervention
Do high protein diets increase cancer risk?
Is there any merit to the idea that consuming more protein increases one’s risk of developing or dying from cancer?
Body composition: impact on disease risk and how to assess and improve it
A refresher on why you should care about body composition and a practical guide to determining and interpreting your measurements
The [almost] unbelievable effects of a high maximal aerobic capacity on all-cause mortality
Everything you need to know about VO2 max
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.
Saunas: the facts, the myths, and the how-to
Sauna use appears to be genuinely beneficial, but not all claims stand up to scrutiny
Is low-to-moderate alcohol consumption beneficial for longevity?
There is a common belief that low-to-moderate consumption of alcohol has unique health benefits. What does the evidence show?
“Biological” clocks: a peek into the future or a haphazard guess of mortality?
Potential uses for the epigenetics of aging and why I don’t put much stock in epigenetics-based aging clocks at present