Can DNA-tests really predict performance? This first-of-its-kind study tries to answer this question! It let athletes take DNA-tests from their saliva and used 14 gene variants to classify them as either “endurance” or “power” athletes, based on their
“Just a few years ago scientists were saying fat is bad, and now they are saying fat is good!? F*** science it can’t be trusted”, “Studies are always coming up with conflicting results. I don’t trust science.” We
Have you ever caught yourself being stubborn and arguing with emotions instead of facts? Tell us in the comments and share this post! We’ve all been guilty of it. Letting our emotions and pride get the best of
‘What the Health’ claims that red meat is in the same WHO category as tobacco when it comes to cancer. Have they fooled you with this statement? First off, cancer has been associated to PROCESSED RED MEAT consumption
Did you read a hot new study on a diet which has won your affection? Let’s not rush things. Here’s what every honorable scientist and sceptic needs to know about how to judge if a study is of
Ever made this assumption? Articles and documentaries often say that a certain foods are “linked” to certain diseases. This is often assumed to mean that the food CAUSES the disease, but what it actually means is that the
Ever noticed how you feel very entitled to argue on a topic after watching a documentary or reading a book on it? Before learning about a topic, we are usually aware of our limitations, but after our first
Most fitness studies usually only last for a few weeks, meaning that participants usually don’t have time gain a lot of measurable strength or muscle mass. Researchers get around this by using INDIRECT MEASUREMENTS, so called “surrogate markers”.
It is not uncommon that a study of a drug or product will be sponsored by the producers of that drug or product. This is usually because drug companies need to show that their product is safe before
Resistance training provides many benefits, increased strength and muscle mass are among them. Another benefit is that it makes you body’s cells healthier; improved cellular health! We Can Measure How Healthy Your Cells Are! As we grow older
