Evidence-based articles on health, fitness, and metabolic science
The Institute for Functional Medicine's Cardiometabolic framework goes beyond standard risk screening to identify and address the root causes of metabolic disease. Here's what it is and why it matters.
Read article →Accurate circumference measurements are the foundation of body fat estimation, waist-to-height ratio, and body composition classification. Here's where to measure, how to measure, and what tools to use.
Read article →Waist-to-height ratio is a better predictor of cardiometabolic risk than BMI — but most people have never heard of it. Here's what it measures, what the numbers mean, and why it matters more than your weight.
Read article →BMI has been the default measure of body weight status for decades — but it was never designed to assess individual health. Here's what body composition actually tells you, and why it matters more.
Read article →The standard protein RDA of 0.8g/kg was designed to prevent deficiency, not preserve muscle mass as you age. Here's what the research says about how much older adults actually need.
Read article →Zone 2 — the conversational, seemingly easy aerobic pace — turns out to be the training zone most strongly linked to longevity, metabolic health, and fat loss. Here's the science.
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