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Explore evidence-based health insights, wellness tips, and technology updates from the SELP team. Our articles are backed by real scientific sources with PMID references, peer-reviewed research, and expert analysis to provide you with trustworthy health information.

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8 posts
A steaming cup of coffee next to a heart rate monitor and fresh coffee beans, representing the relationship between coffee consumption and cardiovascular health
Heart Health
12 min read

Does Coffee Really Protect Your Heart? What Science Says About Your Daily Cup

Moderate coffee intake - roughly 2-3 cups daily - has been linked with a 48% reduction in cardiometabolic disease risk. Discover what 20+ years of research reveals about coffee's cardiovascular benefits, optimal dosing, and why your brewing method matters for heart health.

SELP Team
August 28, 2025
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Fitness Science
15 min read

Fitness Myths vs Facts – What the Latest Science Really Says About Recovery, Warm-ups, Stretching, and Foam Rolling

Explore the truth behind common fitness myths and discover evidence-based practices for optimal performance and recovery.

SELP Team
August 21, 2025
Small coffee table with fresh sliced ginger on a plate and ginger tea in a glass, with a white sofa and gym clothes in the background, representing the connection between natural pain relief and active lifestyle
Pain Management
14 min read

Ginger for Pain Relief: What 10 Years of Clinical Trials Actually Show

Discover the science behind ginger's pain-relieving power. Ten years of clinical trials reveal exactly how 2 grams daily reduces muscle soreness, menstrual cramps, and knee arthritis pain. Learn the optimal doses, forms, and mechanisms backed by peer-reviewed research.

SELP Team
August 12, 2025
Fresh blueberries, frozen blueberries, and dried blueberries arranged side by side to illustrate different processing methods and their effects on anthocyanin content
Nutrition Science
11 min read

Why Frozen Blueberries Preserve More Antioxidants Than Fresh

Surprising research reveals that frozen blueberries preserve up to 50% more antioxidants than dried ones, and even outperform fresh berries over time. Discover the best way to store blueberries to maximize their heart-healthy, brain-boosting benefits and get the most from every serving.

SELP Team
August 4, 2025
A bowl of creamy yogurt being drizzled with golden honey from a wooden honey dipper, surrounded by fresh berries and representing the synergistic relationship between honey and probiotics
Gut Health
9 min read

The Sweet Science: How Honey Helps Your Yogurt's Probiotics Survive

New research reveals that adding honey to probiotic yogurt significantly boosts beneficial bacteria survival - but clover honey outperforms other varieties. Discover how this simple kitchen pairing could transform your gut health routine.

SELP Team
July 15, 2025
A plate of fresh cherries, a glass of cherry juice, and a man in sports attire preparing for his workout, illustrating the precovery concept of consuming cherry juice before exercise
Sports Recovery
10 min read

Did You Know? Using Cherry Juice Before Exercise Can Boost Recovery

Discover the science behind 'precovery' - taking cherry juice in the days leading up to exercise, not just after. A 2022 review reveals why timing matters and how concentrated tart cherry juice can significantly improve strength recovery and reduce muscle soreness.

SELP Team
July 14, 2025
A cozy bedroom scene with a bed and lamp, featuring the word 'myths' crossed out and replaced with 'facts', representing the debunking of sleep misconceptions through scientific evidence
Sleep Science
12 min read

Sleep Smarter: 20 Surprising Sleep Myths - Busted by Science

Think you know sleep? A rigorous Delphi-panel of sleep and circadian experts evaluated 24 common sleep beliefs and confirmed 20 as myths due to weak or contradictory evidence. Discover the truth behind these misleading sleep beliefs that could be undermining your health.

SELP Team
July 11, 2025
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Health & Wellness
8 min read

Discover the Sleep Boost from Eating Two Kiwifruit Before Bed

Recent clinical trials reveal that consuming two green kiwifruit about one hour before bedtime may naturally extend sleep duration and improve its quality by up to 60 minutes.

SELP Team
July 10, 2025