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Spoiler alert: Calories weren’t invented by dietitians. They were designed to measure how efficiently fuel could power a steam engine. So how did we go from using calories to heat water... to using them to track our diets? Let’s break it down. What Even Is a Calorie? Before it ever hit a food label, the calorie was a unit of heat. In science-speak, a calorie is the amount of energy...

You know that thing where you walk into a room and immediately forget why you're there? Or reread the same sentence three times and still have no idea what it said? Turns out, your brain might be craving more laps than lattes. A recent study took a closer look at swimming and memory — and the results might make you want to grab a towel. What’s the Connection Between Swimming...

We all know that music can lift our mood, help us focus, and even boost our workouts, but can it actually impact our gut health? A new study published in Microorganisms takes this idea a step further, suggesting that the sounds we’re exposed to might shape what’s happening inside our digestive system in ways we never imagined. The Gut: More Than Just Digestion The gut microbiota, which refers to the...

There’s a new fitness trend making the rounds, not flashy, not intense, and definitely not what most people think of when they picture a "hard" workout. In fact, it’s pretty much the opposite. It’s called Zone 2 Training, and depending on who you ask, it might just be one of the most effective ways to build long-term endurance and boost your aerobic base. And the best part? You don’t have...