How to tell if your oats really are gluten-free
There’s been a real uptick in gluten-free labels at the grocery store, including on drinks and snacks you know shouldn’t have any gluten to begin with. But if you’ve made…
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?…
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…
What actually works for muscle recovery—and what doesn’t
The most painful part of a workout often comes after the exercise itself. The day after a hard run or an intense lifting session, almost everyone feels the pain associated…
5 stretches you should do every day
Stretching can feel like a real hassle, but it really is crucial to preventing injury and maintaining a good range of mobility—especially if you’re engaging in serious weight training. You…
The complicated truth about testosterone’s effect on athletic performance
If you give a person testosterone, society considers it a performance enhancer. If you naturally have lots of the hormone, though, it’s a competitive advantage—if you’re a man. But if…
The world’s strongest athletes aren’t shredded and for good reason
Look around a high-level strength competition like the World’s Strongest Man or the annual Arnold Classic and you’ll see some abs, but you’ll also definitely see some bellies. The same…
