Americans are living longer than ever before, thanks in large part to advances in medical technology, sanitation, hygiene, and nutrition. On the surface, that sounds like good news. And in some ways, it is. But here’s what doesn’t get nearly enough...
Do you envision the aging process unfolding somewhat uniformly over time? Like a slow, continuous drift in one direction? It turns out that picture isn’t quite accurate. Emerging research has identified something more specific (and less consistent): There appear...
LDL, HDL, triglycerides—these are familiar terms to just about anyone who’s had their cholesterol levels checked. But there’s another cholesterol marker you won’t find on a standard lipid panel. One that signals dramatically increased risk for developing...
Claiming that people struggling to lose weight simply lack willpower is a tremendous oversimplification of what actually occurs for these individuals metabolically. Perhaps this resonates with you. You’ve cut your calories. You’re exercising regularly....
When people think about healthy aging, the focus is usually on exercise, nutrition, and hormones. And for good reason. These things matter. But underneath these categories—connecting them together, influencing them, and either supporting or undermining them—is...
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a relatively common endocrine disorder, afflicting between 6% and 13% of women globally. While PCOS has been around for nearly 100 years, the way researchers and physicians are talking about this disorder is evolving. And it’s...
Obesity, pre-diabetes, and type 2 diabetes are prevalent health issues that plague a high percentage of Americans today. Government statistics bear this out: 42% of adults in the U.S. are classified as obese, with 9% being considered severely so. More than one out of...
It’s a familiar story. You started a weight loss program. And at first, it went well. The pounds seemed to melt away during those early days. But then, something changed. The numbers on the scale stopped moving. And you were left wondering what was responsible for...
Weight loss can be challenging…even under the best of circumstances. You think you’re doing everything right, but still progress can be elusive. Keep reading to learn about some of the factors that could be sabotaging your efforts: 1. Dehydration Staying hydrated is...
Gaining weight is frustratingly easy for most people. Losing weight, on the other hand…not so much. Unfortunately, the $33 billion weight loss industry has offered consumers a lot by way of hype, but not much when it comes to effective solutions. Until now. A...
