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Health & Fitness Myth Busters
Separating fact from fiction in health, fitness, and nutrition. Evidence-based analysis of common claims backed by scientific research.
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Nutrition
Breakfast Is The Most Important Meal of the Day
Skipping breakfast will slow your metabolism and cause weight gain.
Nutrition
Eating After 8 PM Causes Weight Gain
Eating food after 8 PM will make you gain weight because your metabolism slows down at night.
Exercise & Fitness
You Can Target Fat Loss in Specific Areas
Doing exercises for a specific body part will burn fat from that area (spot reduction).
Sleep & Recovery
You Can Catch Up on Sleep on Weekends
Sleeping extra on weekends fully compensates for sleep deprivation during the week.
Supplements
More Vitamins Are Always Better
Taking high doses of vitamins is always beneficial and can only help your health.
Weight Management
Carbs Make You Fat
Eating carbohydrates causes weight gain and cutting them is necessary for fat loss.
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Nutrition
View All →Common myths about diet, eating habits, and nutritional science.
Nutrition
Eating After 8 PM Causes Weight Gain
Eating food after 8 PM will make you gain weight because your metabolism slows down at night.
Nutrition
Breakfast Is The Most Important Meal of the Day
Skipping breakfast will slow your metabolism and cause weight gain.
Nutrition
You Need 8 Glasses of Water Per Day
Everyone needs to drink exactly 8 glasses (64 oz) of water daily for optimal health.
Exercise & Fitness
View All →Myths about workouts, training methods, and physical performance.
Exercise & Fitness
You Can Target Fat Loss in Specific Areas
Doing exercises for a specific body part will burn fat from that area (spot reduction).
Exercise & Fitness
Muscle Turns Into Fat When You Stop Exercising
If you stop working out, your muscle tissue will convert into fat tissue.
Exercise & Fitness
You Must Exercise for 30+ Minutes to Burn Fat
Fat burning only starts after 20-30 minutes of exercise; shorter workouts are worthless.
Sleep & Recovery
View All →Common misconceptions about sleep quality, duration, and recovery.
Sleep & Recovery
You Can Catch Up on Sleep on Weekends
Sleeping extra on weekends fully compensates for sleep deprivation during the week.
Sleep & Recovery
Everyone Needs Exactly 8 Hours of Sleep
All adults require exactly 8 hours of sleep per night for optimal health.
Supplements
View All →Facts and fiction about vitamins, minerals, and dietary supplements.
Supplements
More Vitamins Are Always Better
Taking high doses of vitamins is always beneficial and can only help your health.
Supplements
Protein Supplements Are Necessary for Muscle Growth
You cannot build significant muscle without using protein powders or supplements.
Weight Management
View All →Myths about weight loss, metabolism, and body composition.
Weight Management
Carbs Make You Fat
Eating carbohydrates causes weight gain and cutting them is necessary for fat loss.
Weight Management
Metabolism Slows Dramatically With Age
Your metabolism drops significantly every decade after 30, making weight gain inevitable.
Weight Management
Eating Small, Frequent Meals Boosts Metabolism
Eating 5-6 small meals per day speeds up metabolism compared to 2-3 larger meals.
[RECENTLY PUBLISHED]
Weight Management
Eating Small, Frequent Meals Boosts Metabolism
Eating 5-6 small meals per day speeds up metabolism compared to 2-3 larger meals.
January 07, 2026
Exercise & Fitness
Muscle Turns Into Fat When You Stop Exercising
If you stop working out, your muscle tissue will convert into fat tissue.
January 04, 2026
Sleep & Recovery
Everyone Needs Exactly 8 Hours of Sleep
All adults require exactly 8 hours of sleep per night for optimal health.
December 29, 2025
Sleep & Recovery
You Can Catch Up on Sleep on Weekends
Sleeping extra on weekends fully compensates for sleep deprivation during the week.
December 26, 2025
Nutrition
Eating After 8 PM Causes Weight Gain
Eating food after 8 PM will make you gain weight because your metabolism slows down at night.
December 25, 2025
Exercise & Fitness
You Can Target Fat Loss in Specific Areas
Doing exercises for a specific body part will burn fat from that area (spot reduction).
December 23, 2025
Nutrition
Breakfast Is The Most Important Meal of the Day
Skipping breakfast will slow your metabolism and cause weight gain.
December 14, 2025
Exercise & Fitness
You Must Exercise for 30+ Minutes to Burn Fat
Fat burning only starts after 20-30 minutes of exercise; shorter workouts are worthless.
December 08, 2025
Nutrition
You Need 8 Glasses of Water Per Day
Everyone needs to drink exactly 8 glasses (64 oz) of water daily for optimal health.
December 05, 2025
Supplements
Protein Supplements Are Necessary for Muscle Growth
You cannot build significant muscle without using protein powders or supplements.
December 03, 2025
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