Derek VasselinHealth and Harm: The Complexity of the Sun (Part 1)What is UV light? How does it impact our health? Why is the sun both essential and dangerous to humans? Should we fear it or embrace it?5 min read·Jul 9, 2021----
Derek VasselinWhat Changed? A Look Into the Obesity CrisisModern hunter gatherers are fit. People in the 70s were fit. Are we really to believe all that’s changed is a more sedentary life…?4 min read·May 20, 2021----
Derek VasselinPerils of Modern ConvenienceModern conveniences are wonderful, but also make us fat, sick, and weak? What can we do to improve ourselves?2 min read·May 7, 2021----
Derek VasselinDo I Really Need to Warmup?Few warmup before they exercise, and of that group, fewer get in an adequate workout. If that’s the case, is it really necessary to warmup?3 min read·Mar 12, 2021----
Derek VasselinPermanent Weight Loss & A New IdentityPermanent weight loss seems like a pipe dream to many. But is it really a pipe dream, or is there just a missing link we’re not using?3 min read·Feb 26, 2021----
Derek VasselinIt’s Time To Stop Recommending Three Meals A DayWe’ve been convinced three meals a day is how to eat. We schedule our lives around it. But what if it’s actually bad for our health?3 min read·Feb 19, 2021----
Derek VasselinAre Superfoods the Wrong Area to Focus?We’re easily caught up in fads and clever marketing. Often believing a change as simple as eating more “superfoods” will change our lives.3 min read·Feb 12, 2021----
Derek VasselinTell Me How to Get FatObesity is on the rise and with it, chronic death and premature death. Maybe it’s worth understanding how we get fat?3 min read·Feb 5, 2021----
Derek VasselinYou’re Obese and It’s Killing YouPopular culture has spent years normalizing fat acceptance and body positivity. Sadly, they omit the part where obesity is killing you.3 min read·Jan 29, 2021----
Derek VasselinCelery Juice, Green Tea, and Bogus Weight Loss AdviceDesperation and ignorance sometimes leave us prey to diet fads and bogus weight loss advice. Understanding why they fail is key to health.3 min read·Jan 22, 2021----