Dr. Paul Henning

Your brain consumes a lot of energy. In fact, the brain consumes approximately 20% of the body’s fuel intake but represents only about 2 to 2.5% of the mass. And now there is research that may explain this extreme energy consumption. Dr. Paul Henning explains more in this article.

Despite the proposed benefits of consuming a higher-protein diet to preserve muscle mass or promote muscle growth, higher-protein diets are often discouraged because of potential negative effects on kidney function. But is that really the case? In this article, Dr. Paul Henning investigates to get closer to the truth.

Many factors determine your body's ability to fight off invaders and remain healthy against the onslaught of pathogens we face each day. In this article, Dr. Paul Henning examines the available research as it relates to the impact that declining levels of growth hormone may have on your immune system.

Testosterone has multiple functions on the overall health of women. And although not in the same quantity as men, women also produce testosterone in their ovaries and adrenal glands. In this article, Dr. Paul Henning discusses the impact that testosterone has on women's bodies.

The keto diet has become increasingly popular among men looking to lose weight, but at what cost? In this article, Dr. Paul Henning looks at the keto diet and how it affects testosterone (the 'male' hormone) and cortisol (the stress hormone) in men.

Skeletal muscle is one of the most dynamic tissues of the human body and comprises approximately 40% of total body weight. But many people don't know how it impacts their health. In this article, Dr. Paul Henning explains it's functions and the impact that it has on your overall health.

While winter is often associated with seasonal affective disorder, many people experience mood changes that begin in spring and persist into summer. Some people refer to this type of depression as 'reverse seasonal affective disorder'.  In this article, Dr. Paul Henning provides tips how to mitigate these effects.

The endocannabinoid system plays a role in regulating a range of bodily functions including: appetite, memory, mood and sleep and is active in your body even if you don’t use cannabis. In this article, Dr. Paul Henning examines the research to determine how exercise affects this important system.

Stress is like a wrecking ball to your life. It affects your hormones, your mood, weight gain, and much more. But there are simple breathing techniques you can do to bring your body back into balance quickly. Dr. Paul Henning explains these simple techniques including one used by Navy SEALS to reel in stress under harsh conditions.

Science has only recently begun to appreciate the human gut as a complex ecosystem of bacteria, archaea, eukaryotes, and viruses that are imperative to human health. We know food plays a big role in how it functions, but what about exercise? Today, Dr. Paul Henning examines the link between exercise and gut health.

CBD initially drew scientific interest due to its anti-convulsant properties and increasing evidence of other therapeutic effects, but it's effects on athletic performance are not well known. In this article, Dr. Paul Henning takes a look at the available research to determine whether CBD enhances performance or not.

According to the World Health Organization, nearly 2 billion adults are overweight and more than 600 million patients are obese. Today more than ever people are looking to strategies such as intermittent fasting as a way to lose weight. But does it really work? Dr. Paul Henning looks at the research to find out.

Marijuana has long been used for its beneficial effects on stress, anxiety, and more, however much less is known about its effects on hormones and building muscle. In this article, Dr. Paul Henning breaks down the research to determine whether it is good, bad or neutral for your muscle building efforts.

Alcohol has been known to interfere with the absorption of several nutrients, but is that all? In this article, Dr. Paul Henning investigates the latest evidence on the role alcohol plays inside our gut and how it interacts with different physiological systems within our body.

There is quite a bit of controversy surrounding the topic of protein such as how much can be utilized and how much is needed for muscle growth. In this article, Dr. Paul Henning looks at the research in an attempt to determine the optimal amount of protein required for continued muscle growth.