5 nutrition goals that are better than weight loss
For many people, ushering in a new year means ushering in a new diet. One study found that 20% of participants resolved to shed pounds beginning January 1, making weight…
Don’t let influencers tell you how to get rid of cellulite
This post has been updated. It was originally published on December 30, 2019. No one wants to hear that there’s no solution to the problem that vexes them. And while…
Sorry, keto fans, you’re probably not in ketosis
This story has been updated. It was originally published on June 18, 2018. Keto is hard. If it’s not hard, you’re probably not doing it right. The diet gets billed as…
Keto weight loss is mostly a sham
Every January, fat’s in the crosshairs of health columnists, fitness magazines, and desperate Americans. This year, PopSci looks at the macronutrient beyond its most negative associations. What’s fat good for?…
Why most diets don’t work—and what to try instead
PopSci is spending September relearning how to eat. As intuitive as our love of chowing down is, a lot stands between us and optimal eating. This month, we’ll break down diet myths,…
A salmonella outbreak has hit 37 states, and onions are to blame
Fresh red, white, and yellow onions have been linked to a salmonella outbreak, according to the Centers for Disease Control. The outbreak has spread though at least 37 states, sickened…
Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about muscles
This post has been updated. It was last published on January 1, 2019. Whether or not you’ve resolved to get into shape this January, Muscle Month is here to teach…
The three strength exercises everyone should do
This post has been updated. It was originally published on January 8, 2019. Whether or not you’ve resolved to get into shape, Muscle Month is here to teach you a…
Is Gatorade actually better than water?
This story has been updated. It was originally published on October 1, 2020. Decades’ worth of Gatorade commercials have taught us two things: Sports drinks hydrate you better than water, and…
Swimming is the ultimate brain exercise. Here’s why.
Seena Mathew is an assistant professor of Biology at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. This story originally featured on The Conversation. It’s no secret that aerobic exercise can help stave…
