Conversations about metabolic health are more complex than they need to be. This is particularly true when talking about the individual components that make up our metabolic health, including fatty acids like triglycerides. You’ve probably heard of triglycerides before — especially if you’ve been diagnosed with arteriosclerosis — but you’ve probably not been told much
You don’t need a reminder about how important sleep is, especially when it comes to your physical health. I’d bet you already know that poor sleep results in decreased work performance, higher risks for mental health conditions, and an increase in mortality rates. If not, I’m sure you’ve noticed the difference in how you feel
If heart disease comes up in conversation with your doctor, you can be sure that comments about your cholesterol levels aren’t far behind. It’s common practice for medical professionals to suggest lowering your cholesterol, since too much can contribute to plaque buildup and blockages in your arteries. Those of you who have experienced a cardiac
Metabolic illness in the US is the norm rather than the exception. Case in point: the most frequently cited statistic about metabolic disease became obsolete in just three years. According to research from 2022, only 6.8% of Americans can be considered cardiometabolically healthy, which is down from 12.2% in 2019. This is almost double what
You’re already well-aware of heart disease and the disastrous effects it can have on your health. But, if the rampant prevalence of it is anything to go by, you may not know where to begin with disease prevention or how to measure your heart health in the first place. Please don’t feel singled out: 68% of
I’m sure by now you’ve heard the buzz around fasting — almost one in four Americans have tried it for dietary purposes, and at least four in five have at least heard the term. In fact, intermittent fasting was the most Googled food topic worldwide in 2019 and remains one of the biggest search queries
Do you remember the famous Lays’ potato chip commercial: ‘I bet you can’t eat just one’? While it sounds like a harmless catchphrase on the surface, there’s some diabolical truth to this claim. Lays hired thousands of food scientists over the years to create the world’s most perfect product — a junk food so addictive
We’ve all been victims to the food pyramid’s shoddy science — and its misinformation about ‘healthy’ food has trickled down to our children as well. The effect of this is now very apparent. Childhood obesity rates have skyrocketed, and are getting worse. Nearly 20% of children, or one in five, are within the 95th percentile
Healthcare costs are out of control — but inflation isn’t the only culprit. A look at the aging American population and increased chronic disease makes it clear that deteriorating metabolic health is chipping away at our time, money, and lifespans. Today, 86% of US medical expenses are spent on chronic illness alone. This dire situation
Most Americans don’t realize how much metabolic health impacts their hearts. In fact, we’ve reached a point where feeling unwell is just a normal part of daily life, and not a warning sign of things to come. There are countless studies connecting metabolic health and heart disease. Thankfully, it’s mostly good news — many diseases
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