BMI is a useful screening tool, but it has important limitations. Here’s what it measures, where it misses excess body fat, and how to interpret BMI alongside waist circumference and other health markers.
Weight regain after a diet is often the predictable response of a body defending its energy stores—not evidence of weak discipline. Here is why the body fights back and where effort actually helps.
Real-world data show that adults on GLP-1 medications are hitting roughly 38% of the recommended protein target. The instructions for fixing that are not where …
Medically reviewed by Austin Baraki, MD · Reviewed quarterly Sarcopenia is not the age-related decline in muscle size most people think it is. It is …
Medically reviewed by Austin Baraki, MD · Reviewed quarterly Based on Signal: What Testosterone Levels Are Telling You About Your Health Half. That is the …
Medically reviewed by Austin Baraki, MD | Reviewed quarterly Two-thirds. That is approximately how much of the weight people regain within a year of stopping …
Medically reviewed by Austin Baraki, MD An evidence-based review of creatine supplementation during GLP-1–assisted weight loss. The Short Answer Creatine monohydrate is one of the …
Medically reviewed by Austin Baraki, MD · Reviewed quarterly A clinical evidence review of muscle loss, body composition, and physical function during GLP-1–assisted weight loss. …
If you lift weights and take a statin, you may wonder whether the medication is working against your training. Muscle pain, slower recovery, or stalled …
This article is based on a real clinical case and is designed to help active individuals understand how to interpret abnormal liver enzyme results in …
By Austin Baraki, MD & Jordan Feigenbaum, MD, MS (Barbell Medicine) Medical Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only and does not provide medical …
Reviewed for scientific and medical accuracy by Jordan Feigenbaum, MD, MS Cholesterol is often treated like a villain, but you may be surprised to learn …
A concussion is the brain’s response to injury, commonly from car accidents, falls, work accidents, and sports. Concussions can lead to frustrating symptoms that can …
Obesity is often reduced to a single number: weight on the scale. The reality of this condition, however, is far more complex. In healthcare, numbers …
Most people have their blood pressure checked in a healthcare office setting. If this office measurement is high, additional measurements outside the office setting are …
“3, 2, 1, Go!” The crowd erupts as the athletes get to work for the final event consisting of 40 deadlifts, 20 kettlebell clean and …
Nestled in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen, just under the diaphragm is one of the most important organs in your body: the liver. …
Heart disease is the leading cause of death globally, taking an estimated 17.9 million lives each year. Most people are aware of the major ways …
If you watched sports or other shows that were geared towards men in the late 2000’s, you probably saw at least one ad for low …
Diabetes is among the most common conditions encountered by patients and doctors today, affecting nearly 1 in 11 people worldwide. Unfortunately, it remains poorly understood …
In part one we discussed how to interpret blood tests of kidney function in the context of exercise. Today in part two we will discuss …
Do you wake up feeling unrested in the morning? Have you experienced morning headaches, or been told that you snore at night? Do you feel …
Blood pressure is a key indicator of your health. This is why it is checked at every visit with a healthcare professional. Understanding this measurement …
In our introduction to cholesterol article, we discussed the basics of cholesterol and blood test interpretation. We also covered the major factors that influence blood …
Note: This was a 2-part series (Part 1 & 2) that we merged together. The concluding article (Part 3) can be found here: Cholesterol: Myths …
A doctor has just diagnosed you or a family member with osteoporosis. What does this mean, and what should you do about it? In this …
Collagen is a protein found in many tissues in animals and humans, ultimately making up about 30% of the entire body’s protein content. Di Lullo …
Cancer is among the leading causes of disease and death in the U.S. and contributes to a substantial burden of disease in the world [CDC, …
The increase in women’s involvement in sports has increased interest in the influences of women’s unique physiology on athletic performance. The effect of the menstrual …
Today we’ll be wrapping up our hip pain series with the familiar topic of osteoarthritis, and summarize some practical take-home points at the end (see …
In our last article we discussed how to manage muscle injuries of the hamstrings, groin (adductors), hip flexors, and quadriceps. Today we’ll move on to …
In the first two installments of this article series we discussed the science of hip pain and management strategies. In this article, we’ll discuss the …
In the first article of this series we provided an introduction to the hip, discussing anatomy as well as ideas about “normal” versus “abnormal” findings …
Pain in the front, side, or back of the hip are common complaints within the lifting community. A combination of factors are typically involved when …
People are bombarded with conflicting and confusing information from multiple sources on health related topics. This makes it hard to recognize who to trust, what …
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