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Colon Cancer Rates Rose for the First Time in 20 Years

Colon Cancer Rates Rose for the First Time in 20 Years

And the at-home test that catches it early.

Oct 29, 2026

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3 min read

How Strong Are You, Really?

How Strong Are You, Really?

Five clean reps can tell you more than you think

Oct 27, 2026

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4 min read


Prior Briefing

A Tape Measure Beat BMI at Predicting Heart Attacks

A Tape Measure Beat BMI at Predicting Heart Attacks

Plus the heart risk lifting can't fix

Jack Mercer

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Oct 22, 2026

The Leg Day Rule You Can Ignore

The Leg Day Rule You Can Ignore

What happened when lifters added hard intervals

Jack Mercer

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Oct 20, 2026

Should You Still Lift Heavy in Your Late 40s?

Should You Still Lift Heavy in Your Late 40s?

A new study compares heavy lifting with lighter training using cuffs

Jack Mercer

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Oct 15, 2026

The Complete Record


Colon Cancer Rates Rose for the First Time in 20 Years

Colon Cancer Rates Rose for the First Time in 20 Years

Jack Mercer

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Oct 29, 2026

How Strong Are You, Really?

How Strong Are You, Really?

Jack Mercer

•

Oct 27, 2026

A Tape Measure Beat BMI at Predicting Heart Attacks

A Tape Measure Beat BMI at Predicting Heart Attacks

Jack Mercer

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Oct 22, 2026

The Leg Day Rule You Can Ignore

The Leg Day Rule You Can Ignore

Jack Mercer

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Oct 20, 2026

Should You Still Lift Heavy in Your Late 40s?

Should You Still Lift Heavy in Your Late 40s?

Jack Mercer

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Oct 15, 2026

Should You Check Your Testosterone After 45?

Should You Check Your Testosterone After 45?

Jack Mercer

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Oct 13, 2026

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