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
Author: Aneliya Manolova, Eng., PhD
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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?
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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?
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BCAA supplements: useful or not?
The popularity of BCAAs (branched-chain amino acids) rests mainly on the fact that they are said to stimulate muscle protein synthesis and reduce proteolysis, thus promulgating a positive net protein balance. But are they really necessary?
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Ultra-processed foods and cancer
The consumption of ultra-processed foods has exploded over the last twenty years, and its causal link with cardiovascular disease is well established. Today, a new question arises: what is its link with cancer, now the leading cause of death in high-income countries?
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Visceral fat: Exercise vs. calorie restriction
Although BMI is used to classify overweight and obesity, visceral fat mass is a more accurate risk indicator of cardiometabolic disease. But exercise or calorie restriction, which method offers the greatest weight loss?
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Caffeine : Daily consumption and performance
Although not considered doping, caffeine is recognized for its ergogenic effects when taken before exercise. However, when consumed on a daily basis, does it have the same impact on physical performance?
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Type 2 diabetes: Dose-response relationship of cardio on glycated hemoglobin
For people with type 2 diabetes, the recommended amount of physical activity is 150 minutes per week of moderate to high intensity. But what is really the impact of training volume on a key marker of diabetes, like glycated hemoglobin level.
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Seniors, Physical Inactivity and Kettlebell
The kettlebell is beneficial for strengthening muscles and improving cardiovascular capacity, however, the use of the kettlebell often relies on explosive exercises that require good technical skills. Is this type of training suitable for seniors?
