Scientific Advisor & Medical Executive
Exercise Sciences · Clinical Research · Human Performance
A decorated military scientist and senior medical executive whose career has centered on one mission: advancing human performance at the highest levels — from elite warfighters to competitive athletes.
BCMAS
Board Certified Medical Affairs Specialist
NRCC
Board Certified Clinical Chemist
CSCS
Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
Operational Leadership
Graduate Studies in Strategic Analysis & Command
Dr. Paul Henning is a senior medical and scientific executive with over 22 years of leadership experience spanning laboratory medicine, clinical research, and enterprise healthcare operations within the U.S. Army, federal research institutions, and academic medical centers. The through-line of his military career has been a singular focus: enhancing Warfighter health and performance.
A proven strategist, Dr. Henning has led large cross-functional organizations, directed multimillion-dollar program portfolios, and translated complex biomedical data into actionable intelligence for executive and clinical stakeholders. His work has consistently sat at the intersection of rigorous science and real-world application — from designing performance protocols for elite soldiers to partnering with global life-science companies on diagnostic and therapeutic innovation.
Grounded in kinesiology and exercise physiology, Dr. Henning brings a first-principles approach to human performance science. He understands not just what the research says, but what it means for the athlete, the operator, and the individual who demands more from their body and mind.
Ph.D.
Exercise Sciences / Kinesiology
Florida State University
M.S.
Exercise Science / Kinesiology
Florida State University
B.S.
Exercise Physiology
East Stroudsburg University
In this article, Dr. Paul Henning investigates the effectiveness of one of the most popular anti-aging supplements on the market.
Cannabis use as a teen can affect development long into adulthood. In this article, Dr. Paul Henning investigates the role cannabis plays in adolescent brain development.
In this article, Dr. Paul Henning investigates the role parents play in helping their children develop resilience to stress and emotional regulation.
The debate surrounding children and screen time is a hot topic. In this article, Dr. Paul Henning investigates to understand how screens may affect learning and more.
A recent study outlines the effects of spending more than two hours a day on social media for teenagers. In this article Dr. Paul Henning explains what you need to know.
Caffeine is the most widely used psychoactive substance in the world, with roughly 80% of all adults worldwide consuming it daily. But what other effects does it have on our bodies? In this article, Dr. Paul Henning investigates what caffeine really does to our bodies.
Your brain is the control center for your life, so keeping it healthy and sharp is key for longevity. In this article, Dr Paul Henning examines research that suggests the brain is more adaptable than we once thought.
We know that obesity is a significant contributing factor for many diseases, but what long-term affects does it have on brain health? In this article, Dr. Paul Henning investigates how obesity may affect the brain over time.
Quality sleep is key to good health, there is no getting around it. In this article, Dr. Paul Henning explains how sleep helps your brain clear and reset itself every night.
It's no secret chronic stress is detrimental to your health. Now research points to how you perceive stress may even make it worse. In this article, Dr. Paul Henning looks the interaction between stress and belief.
Strength training may be the most underused health tool alive and the science backs it up. In this article Dr. Paul investigates why strength training is far more valuable than many people realize.
New research links a common daily habit to sharper memory and lower inflammation in people with atrial fibrillation. Dr. Paul Henning explains what the data shows.
Sleep has wide reaching effects on your health. In this article, Dr. Paul Henning examines the research surrounding sleep and its effects on cardiometabolic health.
Smell is one of the most powerful senses we have. It's so powerful it can transport you back in time to a memory years ago. It may also play a role in how you choose friends. In this article, Dr. Paul Henning investigates the role smell plays in our friendships.
Your blood vessels have a built-in protective layer that controls circulation and prevents clots. When it deteriorates, heart disease risk rises. In this article, Dr. Paul Henning breaks down the science.