We have all heard of the famous, and dreaded, “beer belly.” The added caloric intake from the alcohol plays a large role, along with the poor eating habits that are often correlated with inebriation. But how much of this weight…
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Death By Caffeine
How much of your favorite caffeinated drink would make your heart stop? Header Image: Volker Kannacher Infographic: Demah Alsinan
Fish Oil Freezer Test
The Myths and The Facts The DIY freezer test, claimed to accurately determine fish oil quality, has become a longstanding consumer belief. Simply put, the claim states: if, upon freezing, your fish oil becomes cloudy or opaque (a color similar…
Do Juice Cleanses Work?
Most people think that juice cleanses are a new fad. While it certainly has become more popular in the last few years, this concept has existed for more than a century. Juice cleanses were once promoted as ‘miracle cures’ for…
Take Your Vitamins, and Your Research, with a Healthy Dose of Skepticism
The vitamin and supplement world is back in the headlines again, and it’s not a pretty picture. USA Today, The New York Times, and a best-selling book are all shouting the same message: the supplement industry is full of fakes,…
Why LabDoor?
To understand the ‘what’ and ‘how’ of LabDoor’s products, you must first learn why we first became obsessed with simplifying the world of product safety. It all started when I watched my parents come home from a doctor’s appointment with…
The Science of Weight Loss
What are the benefits of losing 10 pounds? Most Americans have this goal at one or more points in their life. But we rarely follow through. Here are some stats (courtesy Livestrong & the Dr. Oz Show) which could help…