Myth: To train for a run, you just run. Fact: Many will say, to train for a marathon, half marathon, 5k or a sprint, you just do it until it gets easier. There is some truth to this but it is extremely oversimplified ...

Phylogenetically deeply rooted methanogens belonging to the genus of Methanocaldococcus living in deep-sea hydrothermal vents derive energy exclusively from hydrogenotrophic methanogenesis, one of the oldest respiratory ...

Background: Circadian rhythms are daily changes in our physiology and behavior that are manifested as patterns of brain wave activity, periodic hormone production, recurring cell regeneration, and other oscillatory biological ...

Myth: A juice cleanse diet will detoxify my liver and clear out chemicals from my body. Fact: This myth relates to a previous Wellness Weekly on processed and organics foods. Hundreds if not thousands take up a "juice ...

Myth: Thanksgiving dinner was so bad that now I must diet and exercise for weeks to catch up. Facts: If you celebrate Thanksgiving, it can sometimes feel more like a binge eating holiday than a giving thanks holiday. ...

Myth: To get big I have to lift _ number of sets and _ number of reps with very heavy weight. Fact: If you search online for a workout routine to build muscle you’ll most likely find a plethora of plans claiming to be ...

Myth: To stick to my new year's resolution of going to the gym, I must start going as much as possible right away. Fact: New Year's resolutions are great. Everyone makes them in one form or another. Whether it be "I ...

Myth: Vegetarians/Vegans do not get enough protein and are weak/cannot build muscle. Fact: Vegetarian/vegan diets have been long debated as incomplete in nutritional value and have been looked down upon especially in ...

Myth: You need to take creatine to get big, or, creatine is like steroids and will make you big. Fact: Creatine is one of the most popular supplements among gym bros. If you ask most people why they have creatine as a ...

Facts (not alternate): Most people who aim to lose fat as their fitness goal also want to increase their muscle mass. People want to "have a butt" or "get big" but their workout routine doesn't always match that goal. ...