LDL, ApoB and Heart Attack Risk: What the Evidence Shows
Category: Research
Resistance Training and Aging: How Exercise Preserves Muscle Function
A world-renowned researcher, Dr. Brad Schoenfeld, recently highlighted a study he described as "the closest thing we have to the fountain of youth" [1]. This article explores that study and Dr. Sc...
Colchicine and Heart Disease: How Inflammation Drives Cardiovascular Risk
A new study published in the European Heart Journal found that a cheap anti-inflammatory drug cuts heart disease risk by 12%. The finding highlights something many people overlook: inflammation is ...
GLP-1 and SGLT2 Inhibitors: What the Evidence Shows on Dementia Risk
GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic were a turning point in the management of type 2 diabetes. Combined with SGLT2 inhibitors—a second class of diabetes medication—these treatments transformed outcomes for...
Taurine Supplements and Aging: What Two New Studies Reveal
Two years ago, a breakthrough study yielded exciting evidence that taurine could help combat aging. But a study published since then casts serious doubt on those earlier results. And this is actual...
Bone Loss After 40: How to Protect Bone Density with Exercise and Nutrition
One in three people who break their hip will be dead within 1 year. After 10 years, only 8.5% will be alive, compared to 39.8% in the general population [1]. Those numbers reflect a broader pattern...
Lowering Blood Pressure: Why the 120 Target Cuts Heart Risk by 21%
Table of Contents The new study The revision At-home BP measurement Reducing high BP Reference list The new study A new study reinforces why the medical approach to lowering heart attack risk i...
Vitamin D Dosing for Immune Health: What the Research Actually Shows
There's been so much hype around vitamin D—and, unfortunately, most studies have been disappointing when it comes to real-world benefits. But a brand-new study points to a place where vitamin D see...
MyPlate vs the Healthy Eating Plate: What the Evidence Says
The Food Pyramid is probably the most widely recognised guide to healthy nutrition, yet nutrition scientists raised concerns from the start. This article explains why it was eventually abandoned, w...
Collagen Peptides for Skin: What the Evidence Shows
Collagen is simple, safe, and well-studied, and the evidence increasingly supports its ability to improve markers of skin health. A 2025 randomized controlled trial adds to this picture — and also ...
Exercise Snacks: The Science of How Little Exercise You Actually Need
Everyone knows exercise is crucial for health. But with packed schedules, the challenge is extracting the maximum benefit from whatever time is available. The good news is that emerging research is...
Metformin for Knee Arthritis: What the Evidence Actually Shows
Table of Contents The New Study Other potential benefits Should everyone be taking this? Reference List The New Study Arthritis is one of the most common reasons adults seek medical care, and ye...
Ezetimibe and Statins: Evidence-Based Approach to Lowering LDL Cholesterol
Heart disease is the world's biggest killer — and it is only getting worse. [1] Research continues to confirm that safe, affordable, and highly effective strategies exist for reducing cardiovascula...
Lower Blood Pressure, Lower Dementia Risk: What the Evidence Shows
A large new study published in Nature Medicine has found that aggressively lowering blood pressure cut dementia risk by 15% over four years — and the evidence suggests the benefit compounds substan...
5 Popular Supplements That May Damage Your Blood Vessels
Some of the most popular supplements on the market may be actively damaging blood vessels — yet millions of people take them daily without any awareness of the risk. It is not just one supplement. ...
How Morning Light Improves Sleep Quality
Table of Contents The Impact of Light on Sleep Mechanisms: How Circadian Biology Works Practical Strategies for Morning Light Reference List The Impact of Light on Sleep Small, consistent change...
Intermittent Fasting & Meal Timing: What the Evidence Actually Shows
It sounds like clickbait — but there is a powerful psychological habit with a surprisingly big payoff for metabolic health. It has to do with when you brush your teeth. Get the timing right, and th...
Berberine Supplements: Blood Sugar, Cholesterol and Weight Loss Evidence
Berberine has been called "nature's Ozempic" and is touted for everything from fighting cancer to alleviating depression. This article separates the marketing hype from the evidence-backed benefits...
Oral Hyaluronic Acid Supplements for Skin: What the Research Shows
It sounds too good to be true: that simply taking a supplement can reduce skin wrinkles. So is this really possible? After some initial controversy with oral hyaluronic acid, the research suggests ...
Keto Diet and LDL: What the KETO-CTA Coronary Plaque Trial Found
A newly published study – "Plaque Begets Plaque, ApoB Does Not: Longitudinal Data From the KETO-CTA Trial" – has stirred substantial discussion in the nutrition and cardiology communities [https://...
Creatine and Lean Mass: What a 2025 Study Actually Shows
Table of Contents The Existing View The New Study Response to the Study Creatine and Performance Back to the Study References A recent study is challenging everything researchers thought they kn...
Salt Substitutes and Blood Pressure: Evidence-Based Dietary Strategies for Cardiovascular Health
Heart disease and strokes remain leading causes of death worldwide. Yet research suggests that one small, practical dietary change — switching to a potassium-enriched salt substitute — may meaningf...
Creatine Supplements: Brain Health, Muscle, and Safety — What the Research Shows
Creatine is one of the most studied supplements in sports science — but emerging research is revealing benefits that extend well beyond muscle building. Recent trials are uncovering how creatine ma...
Taurine Supplementation: What the Research Actually Shows
There's a popular ingredient in energy drinks that's recently been gaining serious attention for its potential to support healthy aging and key health parameters. Does the research support the hype...
Red Light Therapy for Skin Aging: What the Evidence Actually Shows
Red light masks are everywhere — promising wrinkle-free, youthful skin. But the science behind them is more nuanced than the marketing suggests. Clinical research has uncovered some genuinely promi...