New research links hard training to better gut health, digestion, recovery and performance – Muscle & Fitness

High-intensity workouts can add more than just muscle to the list of physical benefits that come from sweating. A new study shows that hard training can also positively impact the balance of your gut bacteria, leading to a better digestive system and greater potential for hitting a PR. The latest science certainly adds new meaning […]

Breakthrough in osteoarthritis: new protein therapy can regenerate cartilage and restore joint health – Muscle and fitness

From top athletes to those simply facing old age, Osteoarthritis affects approximately 20% of adults in the United Statesso a new approach to irradiating the disease has excited both the sporting community and those looking to lean into their longevity. The breakthrough has been confirmed by recent research, which shows that blocking a specific protein […]

Mark Hyman: How to Set Yourself Up for High-Quality Longevity – Muscle and Fitness

Peak performance does not necessarily ensure longevity. That sentence from Dr. Mark Hyman stopped me. It’s a truth that few in the health, fitness, and biohacking fields like to admit. The same intensity that drives elite performance can, over time, bring down the systems that sustain that performance. “Top performers, including professional athletes, often appear […]

New UCLA study suggests morning sickness is an evolved immune response, not just hormones

For most women, morning sickness during pregnancy is simply part of the baby-making process, like choosing the perfect name and preparing that beautiful nursery, and yet scientists have only recently been able to identify the possible cause. There are many misconceptions surrounding the annoying morning sickness that pregnant women experience. Some dismiss it as ‘hormonal’, […]