Can Omega-3s Really Ease Post-Workout Soreness and Speed Muscle Recovery?
A 2025 review finds omega-3s may modestly reduce post-workout soreness, especially with higher doses and longer use, but strength and performance benefits remain unclear.

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A 2025 review finds omega-3s may modestly reduce post-workout soreness, especially with higher doses and longer use, but strength and performance benefits remain unclear.

A probiotic taken from kimchi helped mice pass more nanoplastics in their poop, hinting that fermented foods may one day help reduce plastic buildup in the body.

A large digital health study finds that eating more fiber and plant foods, plus smart meal timing, can improve sleep stages and lower nighttime heart rate as soon as tonight.

An 8-week trial in older adults found that both a 5:2 intermittent fasting plan and a standard healthy diet improved brain aging markers and thinking, with more weight loss from fasting.
