How We Research

Health coverage has a trust problem: most "best of" lists are auctions, and most explainers are marketing copy. Here's exactly how we work, so you can judge our work fairly.

1. No pay-to-play, ever

No company can pay for a better review, a higher placement, or a softer paragraph. We don't run ads, sponsored posts, or affiliate-driven rankings. When we link to a product or study, the link goes straight to the official source — we don't earn from it.

2. We grade the evidence

Not all studies are equal. A large randomized trial beats a small observational study; a small observational study beats a mouse study; a mouse study beats an influencer's anecdote. We tell you what kind of evidence a claim rests on — and when the honest answer is "the research is still thin."

3. No miracle claims

If something sounds too good to be true, we say so. We don't promise outcomes, quote dramatic before-and-afters as typical, or present preliminary findings as settled science. Health is full of real tradeoffs, and we describe them.

4. We explain; we don't prescribe

Everything here is educational content, not medical advice. We explain how intermittent fasting works; we don't tell you to try it. We break down what a study found; we don't tell you what to do about your health. For personal health decisions, talk to a qualified professional who knows your situation.

5. We show our work

When we cite research, we link to it. When a claim is contested, we say who's contesting it and why. When numbers are preliminary or context-dependent, we say that too — no cherry-picked statistics.

6. Corrections are fast and visible

Health details are easy to get wrong and costly when wrong. If you spot an error, tell us — verified fixes go live quickly, and material corrections get noted on the post.

Educational content only — not medical advice. Talk to a qualified healthcare professional about personal health decisions.