Maximize muscle growth with the right post-workout protein. Learn from Dr. Paul Henning how plant-based blends compare to whey and what science says about muscle recovery.
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
20+
Peer-Reviewed Publications
Author of more than 20 peer-reviewed publications, technical reports, and national and international scientific presentations spanning kinesiology, exercise physiology, and translational biomedical research.
May 28, 2025 10 min read
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May 12, 2025 9 min read
New research links heavy alcohol use to brain vessel damage and Alzheimer’s risk. In this article, Dr. Paul Henning explains what the latest postmortem study from Brazil reveals.
May 02, 2025 6 min read
New research shows that teen strength predicts future health and work capacity. Find out why building muscle early in life is one of the smartest long-term investments into your health here.
April 20, 2025 7 min read
Is too much screen time in bed wrecking your sleep quality? In this article, Dr. Paul Henning investigates what a 45,000-student study found, and what you need to do to improve your sleep.
April 13, 2025 7 min read
Lifting weights has many health benefits, and now research suggests it may do more than build muscle. It could help protect your brain, boost memory, and slow cognitive decline as you age. In this article Dr. Paul Henning investigates the role resistance training plays on how your brain ages.
March 29, 2025 6 min read
Laughter does more than lift your mood—it triggers measurable changes in your brain and body. In this article, Dr. Paul Henning investigates how it impacts our health.
March 14, 2025 5 min read
Maximize muscle growth with the right post-workout protein. Learn from Dr. Paul Henning how plant-based blends compare to whey and what science says about muscle recovery.
March 11, 2025 5 min read
Creatine isn’t just for athletes looking for peak performance, now researchers are investigating whether it impacts bone loss too. In this article, Dr. Paul Henning explains the research here.
March 02, 2025 7 min read
Gut health plays a big role in Alzheimer’s. Learn how x-rays are showing promise in early detection and how smart gut care could help protect your brain.
February 12, 2025 6 min read
Muscle loss worsens heart failure, cutting strength and endurance. Today Dr. Paul examines the science behind it—and how to fight back before.
February 07, 2025 6 min read
Vitamin D isn’t just for bones. Turns out it affects fat storage and muscle mass too. In this article, Dr. Paul Henning investigates its hidden role in body composition and strength.
February 01, 2025 6 min read
In this article, Dr. Paul Henning investigates how cold exposure activates brown fat to tap into your body's fat-burning potential and more.
January 13, 2025 6 min read
In this article you'll learn how weight-loss drugs impact muscle and discover ways to prevent muscle loss with protein and strength training for safer, effective fat loss.
January 07, 2025 25 min read