The word should has become a bit of a villain in modern self-help culture. We’re told it’s toxic, shaming, and the root of unnecessary...

In strength training, you’ll often hear one question above all: “How much volume should I do to build muscle and get stronger?” The idea seems simple, but the science behind it is surprisingly deep. In fact, recent research challenges some long‑held assumptions — particularly around whether there’s a practical upper limit to training volume and how volume relates to real muscle growth and strength gains. This article breaks it down: what the evidence says, where misconceptions come from, and how to interpret volume in a practical way. What Is Training Volume — Really? Training volume is a way of quantifying how much work you do in the gym over a given period of time. In scientific studies, it’s...

Most of us know the feeling: sluggish mornings, foggy thinking, achy joints, or mood swings that seem impossible to shake. Dr. Mark Hyman calls this state FLC syndrome—a “feeling like crap” condition that often arises after weeks or months of poor eating, stress, and disrupted routines. In a recent episode of The Doctor’s Farmacy, Hyman invites listeners to press the reset button on their health by revisiting simple yet powerful strategies for food, habits, and lifestyle that help reboot the body and mind. Why We Need a Reset Life inevitably throws us off course. Holidays, busy schedules, travel, stress, and even good intentions can derail healthy habits. But rather than waiting until you hit rock bottom, Dr. Hyman...