You don’t even have to write every day. — I became a top Medium writer in health in less than a year. Here’s how I did it. Aim for Consistency I see a lot of Medium writers claim you have to write every day to be successful. For me, this wasn’t the case. There were many days I didn’t write at all…

The healthier you are, the more you’re able to do. — Think of health on a continuum. On one end, you have disability, and on the other, freedom. Think of actions that move you towards freedom as enablers of health. The healthier you are, the more you’re able to do. Conversely, the less healthy you are, the less you can do…

Weighing your peanut butter has outsized effects on longevity. — Yes, this is partly satire. But only partly. Hear me out: If you’re a lover of peanut butter like me, and can literally eat half a jar in one sitting, then it’s a good idea to know how many calories are in a serving of peanut butter. Too Many Calories Overeating and not…

When lifting, my diet lead to IBS—so I experimented with interventions and started to discover solutions — An unhealthy gut can be irritating and subtract from your quality of life. In 2020, I experienced my first gut problems. Because I was lifting nearly every day, and sometimes twice daily, I was consuming a diet high in protein and calories (to stimulate muscle protein synthesis). At the time…

I feel like a superhero when I eat enough protein. — Metabolic illness riddles the United States. Hypocaloric diets, unhealthy lifestyle habits, and poor dietary choices drive the epidemic. I’m not a doctor, and I don’t claim to be. But, I am a scientist and student–I conduct self-experiments, use the scientific method in my day-to-day life, and work to optimize my…

Let the kids play, both outside and on the sticks. — Netflix was founded on August 29th, 1997. Since then, they’ve exploded. Today, the company hosts over 223M users, making over $29.6B in revenue in 2021. In 2007, as a young lad, I went to Blockbuster to rent movies and video games. It was a regular routine for my family and…

If you keep muscle healthy, you’ve got a good shot at avoiding obesity, diabetes, and cancer — Since 2007, fall death rates in the United States have increased by 30%. Moreover, accidental injury–primarily dominated by falls–is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. Over 800,000 patients are hospitalized yearly due to fall-related injuries, such as traumatic brain injuries or hip fractures.

The company is set to enter a $1.27T healthcare industry. — Apple has changed the world in more ways than one. Eyeing another opportunity, the company is looking to enter a $1.27T healthcare industry. “CCS Insight believes that Apple will take its tentative first steps into the U.S …

Optimizing lifespan and healthspan comes down to what you do or don’t do every day. — At this point, most people know exercise and healthy eating are essential to longevity. But what about the not-so-mainstream tactics that will help you live longer and better? Ultimately, optimizing lifespan and healthspan comes down to what you do or don’t do every day. Over the last two years, I’ve…