Lead in Protein Powder: What the New Consumer Reports Data Actually Means
Consumer Reports found lead in most protein powders tested. Here's what the data actually means, who should be concerned, and what needs to change.
Should You Be Slurping Olive Oil Like Kilian Jornet?
Kilian Jornet fueled with olive oil. Here's why it might work for him, why it will probably wreck you, and what his flask actually tells us about fueling.
Apple Cider Vinegar Has No Business Being This Famous
Do Adaptogens Work? The Science Is Messier Than Your Mushroom Latte Suggests
Ashwagandha, rhodiola, lion's mane — adaptogens are everywhere. But do they actually work? Here's what the research says, and what it doesn't.
Does a "Cortisol Cocktail" Actually Lower Stress?
Cortisol cocktails promise to hack your hormones and flatten stress. Here's what the science says about cortisol, adaptogens, and adrenal health.
DIY Endurance Fuel Probably Isn't Actually Cheaper
DIY gels look cheaper until you factor in time and performance. Here's the real cost breakdown of homemade vs. commercial endurance fuel.
When Medical Devices Become Wellness Status Symbols
CGMs, Normatec boots, IV drips: medical devices keep getting repackaged as wellness upgrades. Here's the business model behind the trend. (
Endurance Athlete Nutrition Myths That Need to Retire
Five nutrition myths still haunting group chats and aid stations, what the research actually says, and what endurance athletes should do instead.
Pilates Does Not Give You "Long Lean Muscles"
Pilates can't lengthen your muscles or reshape your skeleton. Here's what the research says about "toning," spot reduction, and body genetics.