What is a Mitochondrion?
If you’re like most of us, it’s been a while since your last biology course. Even though we make decisions that affect our own biology every day li...
What Are Macronutrients?
Counting your macros has been a popular social media dietary trend for a few years, but there’s science behind the trend that promises you success ...
What Are Fad Diets? Do They Work?
Even if you don’t write out a laundry list of resolutions, most of us make a few mental notes on January 1 that outline what we’d like to accomplis...
What Is Muscular Endurance?
“I’m just not able to keep up like I used to.” We’ve all said it, and the older we get, the harder we find it to “keep up” with our kids, friends,...
What Enzyme Breaks Down Fat?
It’s no surprise that we gain weight as we get older. Our metabolism simply slows with age. However, many of us find ourselves wanting to do what w...
What Is Water Weight?
Many of us are in the habit of weighing ourselves daily. Whether or not we get upset by the number we see on the scale, most of us know to attribut...
The Science of Sleep: The Ultimate Guide
Even one night of bad sleep can leave you feeling groggy the next day, but missing sleep repeatedly can be detrimental to your health. The far-reac...