Dr. Paul Henning

The term 'meathead' has often been used in a derogatory manner. Turns out, having more muscle may be better for the brain. But just how important is it? In this article, Dr. Paul Henning looks at the association between cognitive function and low muscle mass as you age.

People spend thousands of dollars to cover up premature graying. But is there anything else that can be done to reverse it? Turns out, there may be a topical solution that can reverse the effects quickly, and last as long as 9 months. In this article, Dr. Paul Henning investigates to see if it actually works.

Recent research suggests that taking a daily multi-vitamin may slow down brain aging and related cognitive diseases by up to two years. In this article, Dr. Paul Henning looks at the research and explains what you need to know in easy to understand terms.

Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States, and sarcopenia is one of the most common cancer- and treatment-related side effects that oncology patients experience. In this article, Dr. Paul Henning investigates the role the maintenance of muscle mass plays in patients health during treatment.

Is sauna bathing a true health revolution? In this article, Dr. Paul Henning investigates the hype behind this trend and learns the surprising truth about its claimed benefits on longevity, heart health, and more. Dare to challenge the hype to see if the buzz holds up? Read more...

The idea of jumping into a cold plunge pool after an intense workout seems logical: Reduce inflammation, minimize soreness, and bounce back faster, right? Well, the science tells us a different story. Especially when your goal is maximizing muscle growth. Today, Dr. Paul Henning explains what you need to know.

Deloading is a common strategy used by coaches and athletes to counteract accumulated fatigue and diminish the potential for nonfunctional overreaching. The idea is that by allowing the body to recover you'll make greater gains when increasing intensity. But does it work? Today, Dr. Paul Henning investigates.

Evidence suggests that resistance training is associated with a lower risk of all-cause mortality and coronary vascular disease (CVD) morbidity and mortality. In this article, Dr. Paul Henning investigates the connection between resistance training and cardiovascular health.

The idea of 'protein timing' is not new. However new research suggests that the ingestion of a large dose of protein following a workout may elicit a better anabolic response than the same amount of protein consumed over 24-hours. In this article, Dr. Paul Henning breaks down the research and explains it all clearly.

Originally formulated to help diabetes patients control their blood sugar, side effects like appetite suppression has helped Ozempic gain a social media buzz as a game-changing weight loss solution. In this article, Dr. Paul Henning discusses strategies to mitigate muscle loss while using these type of drugs.

Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids are proposed to have a range of beneficial effects on human health. In this article, Dr. Paul Henning investigates the interaction between omega-3 fatty acid intake and skeletal muscle anabolism with emphasis on muscle protein turnover.

Type 2 diabetes is a serious medical condition that affects how your body processes blood sugar (glucose). It's often associated with obesity, but it can affect normal weight people too. In this article, Dr. Paul Henning investigates the role of strength training in type 2 diabetes and discovers a something surprising.

Bone density plays a crucial role in our health as we age, and women seem to be more susceptible to bone density loss than men. In this article, Dr. Paul Henning examines the research to understand if creatine supplementation enhances bone properties.

While testosterone replacement therapy is a hot topic, the cardiovascular effects in men with below normal testosterone levels have not been determined. In this article, Dr. Paul Henning investigates whether testosterone-replacement therapy is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular events. Learn more.

Biological males experience a substantial performance advantage over females in most sports. But today there is a debate whether inclusion of transgender women (born male) in female sports would compromise the objective of fair and safe competition. In this article, we look at the available scientific data.