Omega-3: Should You Measure and Manage it?
I asked my doctor for an Omega-3 index three years ago. He rejected it. He claimed there wasn’t any evidence for managing Omega-3 levels. It also wasn’t covered by my health insurance. And I left…
Is Bread Unhealthy? Separating Fact from Fiction
I went from eating bread at every meal to largely avoiding it. It was a staple in my diet. It was the foundation of the USDA’s food pyramid. And it’s served with every meal from…
What is the Optimal Amount of Muscle Mass?
Many people are convinced that the bigger the biceps, the healthier the human. Who wouldn’t want to look like a superhero? But it’s muscle quality and strength that are often overlooked. Often more important than…
This Lifestyle Routine Fixes Bone Density
As a 31-year-old man, I did what any 65-year-old woman should do. I got DEXA’d. I assessed my bone mass and density to gauge bone health. I then compared those results to healthy populations to…
What is the Optimal Temperature for Sleep?
Understanding how to leverage bedroom temperature can upgrade your sleep instantly. There’s a reason people sleep less in the summer. They also nap less in the winter. Optimizing bedroom temperature can exploit these mechanisms. What…
Here’s My Year 2 Plan for Daniel’s Running Formula
2022 was the first time I ran an entire year without injury. Over 1,200 miles or 23 miles/week on average and not a single scheduled run missed. I credit this to the slow progressive training…
What is the Optimal Body Fat Percentage?
My teenage brother sent me a TikTok of a doctor detailing the optimal body fat percentage for men and women. The doctor said six-pack abs were unhealthy and that being slightly overweight is best. My…
Is the Fasting Mimicking Diet Worth It?
I went from eating 3,000 calories a day to 800 with the Fasting Mimicking Diet. I lost 9lbs in 5 days. But I plan to gain it all back within a couple of weeks. I…
These Diet Tweaks Accelerate Fat Loss
I lost 10lbs of fat this summer with three simple tweaks. They take seconds to implement. And despite not wanting to lose more weight, I’m still following them today. I believe they’re health promoting habits…