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Evolution of Wellness

A health and wellness blog by Marcus Clark, MPH. Practical articles on movement, nutrition, and everyday health.

Latest from the Blog

Stop Reading the Front of the Bottle.

Supplements do not require FDA pre-market approval. The front of the label is marketing. Here is what to look for on the back before you buy anything.

You Probably Do Not Know Your Resting Heart Rate. That is Worth Fixing.

A 25-year study found people whose resting heart rate increased over time were 69 percent more likely to die from any cause. Here is what the number means and what actually changes it.

Exercise Is Not Enough. Here Is What Actually Keeps You From Getting Hurt.

Two gym sessions a week won't undo five days of sitting. Here is what injury prevention actually looks like and why most people are missing the gap.

Hospitalizations from Contaminated Food Doubled in 2024. Here Is What Is Happening.

Nearly 1,400 Americans were sickened by recalled food in 2024 and hospitalizations doubled. Here is what is driving contamination in the US food supply, and what you can do.

The Parasite Cleanse Trend Is Everywhere Right Now. Here Is What Infectious Disease Experts Actually Say.

Infectious disease experts say parasitic infections are rare in the US, and parasite cleanses are unsupported by evidence. Here is what the science actually shows.

Most Shoes Are Quietly Limiting How You Move. Here Is What the Research Says About That.

Conventional shoes measurably weaken intrinsic foot muscles over time. Here is what the research shows about barefoot footwear and how to transition safely.