Posts tagged health-benefits

Are perfect bars healthy or just clever marketing?

Are perfect bars healthy or just clever marketing?

Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity expert avatar
Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity expert
Nov 22, 2025 · 15 min read

Perfect Bars promise whole-food ingredients, protein, and “real food” appeal. Here is what the research on sugar, fats, protein, and ultra-processed snacks says about whether Perfect Bars are actually healthy for everyday use. “Perfect Bars can fit into a healthy diet, but they are not a free pass. From a metabolism and longevity perspective, you […]

Algae cooking oil: smart upgrade or just another kitchen trend?

Algae cooking oil: smart upgrade or just another kitchen trend?

Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity expert avatar
Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity expert
Nov 20, 2025 · 13 min read

Algae cooking oil promises a neutral taste, sky-high smoke point, better fats, and a lighter environmental footprint than common seed oils. Here is what current research and real-world kitchen use suggest about whether it deserves a spot next to your olive oil. “Algae cooking oil is interesting because it lets us separate the healthy fat […]

Does nicotine increase testosterone or quietly wreck it?

Does nicotine increase testosterone or quietly wreck it?

Alexander Grant, MD, PhD: Urologist & Men’s health advocate avatar
Alexander Grant, MD, PhD: Urologist & Men’s health advocate
Nov 20, 2025 · 12 min read

Nicotine and testosterone have a complicated relationship. Some studies show slightly higher testosterone in male smokers, but the same habit damages the very systems that make and use that hormone. “When guys ask me ‘does nicotine increase testosterone,’ I tell them this: you might see a tiny bump on a lab report, but you’re trading […]

Sauna health benefits: steam or infrared?

Sauna health benefits: steam or infrared?

Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS: Strength, recovery, and physical therapy expert avatar
Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS: Strength, recovery, and physical therapy expert
Oct 21, 2025 · 14 min read

Regular sauna sessions can act like “light cardio” for your blood vessels, lowering inflammation and supporting heart health when you use them often and safely. Here is how to get real sauna health benefits without taking unnecessary risks. “Think of the sauna as a controlled stress test for your circulation. Done right, short, frequent heat […]

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