PROTEIN IS EVERYWHERE NOW. From bars and shakes to high-protein snacks and an endless amount of content telling you to shoot for high-aggressive protein targets like 1g/lb bodyweight. However, while some of the most well-published researchers are warning that high...
There is an engineering principle that seems particularly relevant to medicine: "the best part is no part" and "the best process is no process." This idea was constantly hammered home to me in a clinical sense during my time in...
The study referenced by renowned researcher, Dr. Brad Schoenfeld, is what he calls "the closest thing we have to a fountain of youth." That is quite a claim. The data presented by Dr. Schoenfeld, however, are very telling. The study...
In fact, one third of those that suffer a hip fracture will die in the next year. In ten years, only 8.5% of patients that suffered a hip fracture will still be alive. In comparison, approximately 39.8% of the general...
It may sound like a sensationalized headline, but it isn’t. There is growing scientific evidence suggesting that social isolation and loneliness are emerging as major public health concerns – possibly rivaling smoking. This is a big deal for a few...
Magnesium plays a critical role in many biological processes. The mineral is crucial for over 300 enzymatic reactions, and is needed for proper muscle and nerve function, blood pressure regulation, blood glucose management, protein synthesis, and the production of DNA...
Collagen has been identified as being both simple and safe; yet, can collagen effectively support skin health? Research now provides a "yes" answer to this inquiry. While collagen supplementation has proven to provide a benefit to hydration, elasticity, and skin...
There has been much excitement about vitamin D and its potential to prevent anything from the common cold to cancer. Unfortunately, the majority of the research done so far has shown very little. It appears as though there may be...
The food pyramid is arguably one of the most recognized guides to help individuals follow a healthy diet. Developed by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and released in 1992, the food pyramid was designed to visually represent a...
