Wellness Lies
Does Exercising Before Breakfast Help You Burn More Fat?
Critics like to say that fasted cardio is a catabolic menace that will strip away the muscle you’ve worked so hard to build.
Does Red Yeast Rice Actually Help Lower Cholesterol?
While some people can lower their cholesterol on red yeast rice, for others, their cholesterol actually goes up a bit.
What Are Lectins and Are They Bad for Me?
A book, The Plant Paradox, claims that lectins are a molecule hiding in healthy foods making you sick—is it true?
Does Cryotherapy Actually Help Your Muscles Recover?
There’s hardly any evidence that freezing your body helps muscles recover.
So Really, What Are the Benefits of Probiotics?
People take probiotics for digestion, immunity, depression, you name it. We looked into whether they're worth it.
Organic Cotton Tampons Don't Protect You From Toxic Shock Syndrome
A new study challenges the idea that cotton tampons and menstrual cups are less risky than traditional tampons when it comes to TSS.
Most Claims About Activated Charcoal Are Lies
There’s probably not enough of it to help your body “detox.”
What Are the Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar?
ACV looks and feels harmless, making it easier for people to believe its holistic benefits.
Are Natural Toothpastes as Effective as the Regular Kind?
"There's no evidence to support the advertising claims.”
Do Weighted Blankets Work for Insomnia or Anxiety?
I prepared to fall into the deepest slumber I’d ever had. This is what happened instead.
Food Intolerance Tests Are Shoddy Science and Traps for Disordered Eating
Trendy food intolerance tests aren't accurate, but they fuel our obsession with what we can and cannot eat.