Effect of different types of exercise on bone mineral density in postmenopausal women
Menopause accelerates bone loss and increases the risk of osteoporosis. But are all forms of exercise equally effective in protecting bone mineral density? Which physical activities are most effective in maintaining skeletal health?
Zone 2: the “ideal” intensity? Myth or scientific reality
Is Zone 2 really the ideal training intensity for boosting mitochondrial health and burning more fat? Or are its effects overestimated compared to other more intense methods?
Animal and plant proteins: is there a link with mortality?
Are animal proteins really bad for health and longevity, or is this idea exaggerated? Does their consumption have a different impact on mortality, regardless of the cause
Shoulder hypertrophy through lateral raises: dumbbells or cable?
Lateral raises are essential for targeting the middle deltoid, but should you use dumbbells or a pulley to maximize hypertrophy? Do these two variations really induce the same muscle adaptations?
How many steps per day should you really take ?
Does the number of steps we take each day really affect our health, life expectancy, or risk of disease? At what point do these effects become noticeable… and should we really be aiming for the famous 10,000 steps?
Effects of static stretching on muscle strength and hypertrophy
Static stretching is mainly associated with improving flexibility and joint mobility, but it could also have an impact on the development of muscle strength and hypertrophy. Could the effects of static stretching compete with traditional strength training?
Sleep & health: regularity vs. Duration
Adequate sleep duration is important for optimal health and longevity, but new data show that sleep regularity may be even more important. But is it really the case?
Weight loss: diet vs. drug therapy
Faced with the alarming rise in the prevalence of overweight and obesity, and their consequences on health, how effective are certain dietary interventions compared to drug treatments for weight loss?