/oss/taxonomy/term/3817/all en /oss/article/critical-thinking-health-and-nutrition/sports-supplements-are-not-always-what-they-appear-be <p><em>This article was first published in <a href="https://www.montrealgazette.com/opinion/columnists/article774755.html">The Montreal Gazette</a></em></p> Fri, 07 Mar 2025 20:36:10 +0000 Christopher Labos MD, MSc 10442 at /oss /oss/article/health/bulk-hulk <p>Since the days of the ancient Greeks, muscularity of the human body has been depicted as a masterpiece, the fascination for its beauty often depicted in numerous paintings and sculptures. In the myths of the ancient civilizations came the gods and humans that possessed incredible size and strengths. Popular Renaissance artists transformed this idealism into powerful artworks like Michelangelo’s David, and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Farnese_Hercules">Farnese Hercules</a>. Strength and figure was also often related to power and leadership in the ancient society.</p> Wed, 24 Apr 2019 13:00:00 +0000 Mark Seo, OSS Contributor 7714 at /oss