Cholesterol is extremely misunderstood: it’s a vital component of our cell membranes (including white blood cells). While certain cholesterol levels can indicate an elevated risk of heart disease, it’s important to understand the full picture.
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
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
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
We’ve all had the experience of jogging on the treadmill for an hour only to realize we’ve burned a scant 100 calories. We only ‘earned’ a single cookie or a bag of chips after all that effort, and usually throw up our hands in defeat on the way out the door. ‘Calories in, calories out’
Medications are often viewed as the one and only way to treat chronic medical conditions. This is one of the most common medical myths I hear. Pills, tablets, and non-habitual syrups are not cures — while they have their place, for many people they are simply surface-level comforts that dull symptoms temporarily. And relying on
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