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Hello and welcome to your science safe haven!
If you’ve ever felt buried under health fads, wellness trends, or unsolicited family advice (we all have that one relative…), you’re not alone. There’s always someone telling us what to eat, how to train, or which miracle hack will “change everything.” Not here.
Here’s where we hit pause.
We’ll pick apart one of the latest trends, sift through the science, and figure out what’s hype and what actually holds up. Do we really need two pounds of protein per kilo of body weight? Is Zone 2 training worth all the buzz?
If you’ve ever asked questions like these, you’re in the right place. The goal isn't for me to tell you what to think, but to give you the information to decide for yourself! Together, we’ll simplify the complex, separate fact from fad, and come away with clarity (and maybe a laugh or two).
Collagen seems to pop up everywhere once we start thinking about aging, from promises of smoother skin to happier joints and stronger bones. But what’s actually happening in our bodies as collagen changes over time, and can supplements really help? We’ll walk through what collagen is, how collagen supplements work, and what the potential benefits really look like.
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Creatine has a reputation for delivering “instant gains,” but does it actually live up to the hype? Today we’re digging into whether this chalky, gym-staple supplement really boosts performance or whether this is just another fitness fad. We’ll break down how creatine works, why it’s used for high-intensity training, and what it can realistically do for your strength and endurance.
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Forever Chemicals have been made out to be these scary cancer causing chemicals, but how much do we really need to worry about them? Today we’re going to get into the nitty gritty of Forever Chemicals. By the end of this read, we’ll be able to answer what Forever Chemicals are, the impact they may have on health, and whether we really have to worry about them. Let’s get into it!
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Cold Plunges are everywhere, and people are swearing by the benefits of a seemingly tortuous experience, but why? How have cold plunges become the poster child for health, and do we really need them? Today we’re going to dive into the world of cold plunges! By the end of this post, we should be able to determine whether this is a fad we can avoid, or whether it’s truly worth the collapsible cold plunge pool I’m thinking of buying for my living room.
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The Ozempic craze has become a staple in today’s pop culture. It shines as a miracle drug for weight loss, but have you ever stopped to wonder how it actually works? Let’s unpack Ozempic and reveal the magic behind the headlines!
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Please do! I get most of my article ideas from social media trends. I'd love to hear more about what you're curious about! Drop any thoughts, questions, or confusions you may have and I'll do my best to answer them. Let's learn together!
I focus on asking myself three fundamental questions 1)What is it? 2) How does it work? 3) How can it affect me? Then I conduct what we scientists like to call a literature review. I look into research and other writing that's been done on the topic and read anywhere between 15-30 sources about it before answering those three questions. I try my best to explain and summarize the most important pieces of the information I come across.
I'm a neuroscientist (brain researcher) with a passion for science communication and a belief that we should be given information in a way that lets us make our own decisions. I studied the brain and metabolism for eight years and now spend my time communicating all types of science like brain research, cancer research, and AI research.