Julia Savacool
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New York, NY, United States
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How to Build Stronger Muscles in Three Days (Yes, Actually)
If you're looking to get stronger in three days, it's actually possible. New research suggests this method can work. → Read More
Heat Training Really Can Boost Endurance Performance. Here’s How to Reap the Benefits Without a Chamber
Turns out heat training really can benefit endurance athletes by boosting the amount of red blood cells. Here's how to do it at home. → Read More
Is Potato Protein the Next Big Thing in Supplements?
You're familiar with whey, pea, and soy, but potato protein? It could be the next big trend in plant-based supplements, per new research. → Read More
Is Stress Aging Your Immune System Prematurely?
A new study suggests stress can dramatically age your immune system, leaving maxed-out people at higher risk of illness. → Read More
Antibiotics Can Crush Your Aerobic Performance by 21 Percent
A 10-day course of antibiotics decreased aerobic performance by 21 percent in a new study. Here's what you should consider before race day. → Read More
Is Lager the Secret to Boosting Your Gut’s Microbiome?
Drinking one beer every night for four weeks was found to increase the diversity of gut bacteria in the microbiome, new report finds. → Read More
An Avocado a Day Might Be the Tastiest Way to Boost Your Gut Health
You’ll never mistake them for Tums, but if you’re looking to settle your gut, you might give avocados a try, according to research published in The Journal of Nutrition. In a study of 163 people, those who ate an avocado a day for 12 weeks developed a more robust and diverse gut “microbiome”—a buzzy term […] → Read More
Quick Mindfulness Exercises at Halftime Keep Athletes Sharp and Energized
The secret to staying sharp, calm, and hard-charging in the second half? A quick bout of mindfulness exercises. → Read More
We're Born to Run Slow. Here's How to Fight It
Pining for a PB? You’re up against evolution itself. Left to our own devices, humans have evolved to run at speeds that require the lowest energy expenditure, according to new research from Queens University in Ontario and Stanford University in California. In other words: We’re born to run slow. After analyzing data from more than […] → Read More
Cheese Is the Ultimate Post-workout Snack for Young, Healthy Men, According to Study
New study suggests 3oz cheese (like Swiss and feta) after a strength workout helps young, health men synthesize more muscle. → Read More
Regular Physical Activity Doubles Cardiovascular Protection in People With Depression and Anxiety
Regular physical activity doubles cardiovascular protection in people with depression and anxiety. Here's the science behind it. → Read More
How the Nordic Diet Compares to the Mediterranean Diet
Eating Swedish, Icelandic, Finnish, and Norwegian staples can help you lose weight, per new research. Here's why the Nordic diet is good. → Read More
Another Reason to Lift Instead of Run Tonight
If you lift instead of run at night, you could increase the amount of sleep you get by twice the margin of those who do cardio. → Read More
What Just Half a Beer a Day Does to Your Brain
It’s a brew lover’s worst nightmare: Even a conservative amount of beer can impact your brain, but researchers say it's not all bad news. → Read More
Doing This for 10 Minutes Can Make You a Better Problem-Solver
Can’t figure out whether to zig left or zag right to reach your company’s quarterly goal? This is all it takes to stimulate neuronal activity. → Read More
Why Fast Food Is Like a Thanos Power Punch to the Brain
What’s your In-N-Out fix? Animal Style? Double Meat? A belt-busting 4×4? Sad to say you’re doing damage to more than just your pant size. New research from Ohio State University found eating highly processed food (read: fast food) for four weeks caused lab animals to perform measurably worse on memory-related tests compared to those eating […] → Read More
Why Fast Food Is Like a Thanos Power Punch to the Brain
What’s your In-N-Out fix? Animal Style? Double Meat? A belt-busting 4×4? Sad to say you’re doing damage to more than just your pant size. New research from Ohio State University found eating highly processed food (read: fast food) for four weeks caused lab animals to perform measurably worse on memory-related tests compared to those eating […] → Read More
Supersets Might Not Be Superior for Gaining Mass After All
New research suggests supersets may not be superior for building muscle mass after all. Here's what you need to know. → Read More
Supersets Might Not Be Superior for Gaining Mass After All
New research suggests supersets may not be superior for building muscle mass after all. Here's what you need to know. → Read More
Best Marathon Fuel: Why Hydrogels Like Maurten Yield Higher Performance in Runners
Training for a marathon? Hydrogels have been found to boost performance better than traditional fuel—without GI distress. Try Maurten. → Read More