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Is Intermittent Fasting Bad for Women? (What the Research Says)
We've all heard that intermittent fasting is bad for women's hormones. But does the human research actually support that?
By Aadam on October 9, 2026
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What’s a Realistic Muscle-to-Fat Gain Ratio When Bulking?
How much muscle and fat should you expect to gain when bulking? Here’s why there isn’t a reliable ratio, and what to aim for instead.
By Aadam on September 23, 2026
Is Muscle Loss Inevitable When Dieting?
It's fairly common for people to expect muscle loss as par for the course when dieting, but how true is this?
By Aadam on September 11, 2026
The Cult of the Optimised Body
From recovery scores and glucose monitors to peptides and perfect sleep, health optimisation sells the idea of control over the messy realities of being human. Except, the evidence isn't quite there for a lot of these claims.
By Aadam on August 14, 2026
Are Electrolytes Worth Taking? What the Research Actually Says
Electrolyte supplements promise better hydration, performance, energy, and fewer cramps. But are they worth taking? Here’s what the research says.
By Aadam on June 4, 2026
GLP-1s: What You Might Want to Know About These Weight Loss Drugs
There's a lot of talk about these new weight loss drugs – but do they actually work and are they safe?
By Aadam on March 1, 2026
Eating Below Your Resting Metabolic Rate: Is It Dangerous?
Is it dangerous to eat below your RMR?
By Aadam on December 13, 2025
‘Tis the Season to Get Fat
Holiday weight gain is a real phenomenon, but it isn't inevitable–this article explores what the research says, and how you can navigate this time of year while maintaining your progress
By Aadam on December 10, 2025
Can Artificial Sweeteners Help With Weight Maintenance?
Do artificial sweeteners help with weight maintenance? A major new trial says yes—while showing no harm to gut or metabolic health.
By Aadam on December 3, 2025
Is Dieting Bad For You?
Research shows it depends on how you create the deficit. Learn the differences between rigid vs. flexible restraint, tracking, and binge-eating risk.
By Aadam on November 27, 2025
Is Your Protein Powder Dangerous?
A reader asks if their protein powder contains dangerous ingredients–here's my take.
By Aadam on November 6, 2025
How Does Weight Loss Affect Appetite?
Weight loss alters hunger hormones like ghrelin and leptin, but that doesn’t mean you’re doomed to regain fat. Here’s how appetite adapts to weight loss.
By Aadam on November 6, 2025
What Everyone Gets Wrong About Calories
It's common to hear that “a calorie isn’t a calorie.” Here’s why that’s mostly bullshit.
By Aadam on November 3, 2025
How Does Improving Your Fitness Impact Your Total Daily Energy Expenditure?
Answering a reader question on how improving physical fitness would impact their total daily energy expenditure
By Aadam on October 24, 2025
Does Incline Walking Burn More Fat Than Running?
Incline walking is having a moment. The claim: Walking on an incline is better for fat loss. This article explores why that claim isn't the whole truth.
By Aadam on October 16, 2025
Is Muscle Gain Really Why Your Weight Loss Stalled? (Spoiler: No)
It's common to encounter claims that someone's weight loss stall can be explained by muscle growth. This article explores why that's likely not the case.
By Aadam on August 31, 2025
Is Faster Weight Loss Detrimental to Your Metabolism?
A reader asked if losing weight faster would impact their metabolism more than losing weight slowly. Here's my response.
By Aadam on March 9, 2025
Move More or Move Harder: What Matters More for Health and Longevity?
If you want to improve general health and live longer, should you focus on accumulating enough movement throughout the day or does the intensity of that movement matter more?
By Aadam on January 23, 2025
How Many Steps Should You Really Take Each Day? New Science Behind the Optimal Daily Step Count
A new review paper investigated how many steps you should take each day to reduce your risk of all-cause mortality. The answer might surprise you.
By Aadam on December 19, 2024
How Much Muscle Can You Build With Creatine?
Creatine is one of the few supplements proven to work, and most people taking creatine use it to gain muscle––so how much muscle could you gain supplementing creatine?
By Aadam on December 19, 2024
Do You Really Need to Delay Your Morning Coffee?
According to an 'expert' on the internet, you need to delay your morning coffee to avoid an afternoon crash. Is this actually true, though?
By Aadam on December 18, 2024
Are Calorie Labels Actually As Inaccurate As People Claim?
Are calorie labels really as inaccurate as some claim? And if they are, does this make tracking your nutrition pointless?
By Aadam on October 18, 2024
Can Protein Restriction Help You Live Longer?
'Longevity' is the new health trend, and animal studies suggest protein restriction could increase lifespan––but does this apply to humans?
By Aadam on September 5, 2024
How Fast Should You Lose Weight?
Fast weight loss is enticing––but here's why a slower approach might be better
By Aadam on August 15, 2024