Research links tennis, badminton, swimming, and running to longer life. Here's what the sports longevity benefits data actually shows
A 2026 study found that pterostilbene, a compound in blueberries, reduced intramuscular fat in mouse muscle cells by stabilizing a key
A 2026 JAMA Network Open study found prostate cancer survivors who swapped saturated fat for plant-based fat had up to 20% lower death rates.
Originally published at courtneyholmbergnd.ca The Ketogenic diet is an extremely popular diet amongst the weight loss community. Originally brought to light for its promising research in epilepsy management, it quickly became a hopeful solution for those looking to quickly shed pounds without massive caloric restrictions. But like any trend, we must weigh all the pros and...
Exercise & Hormones: Can You Do Too Much…or Too Little? We know exercise is good for us. It supports cardiovascular health, bone density, muscle mass, insulin sensitivity, mood, sleep, and long-term metabolic health. But when it comes to hormones, there can be a tendency to assume that if some exercise is good, more must be...
Yellow eyelid patches called xanthelasma are linked to a significantly higher risk of heart attack and stroke
Painful Periods? How to Tell if Your Cramps Could Be Endometriosis Menstrual cramps are one of the most common reasons women miss work, cancel plans, and reach for pain medication every month. And for a long time, most of us were told this was simply part of having a period. But not all cramps are...
Gout and erectile dysfunction share a direct biological link through uric acid. Learn what the latest research reveals and what men with gout
New research reveals endometriosis symptoms extend far beyond pelvic pain, linking the condition to migraines, fatigue, autoimmune disease
A 2026 JAMA Ophthalmology trial found gildeuretinol, a modified form of vitamin A, slowed retinal lesion growth by 21.
This is one of the questions I get asked more than almost any other. “What is the difference between a Low Insulin Lifestyle and a low carb diet? Aren’t they the same thing?” This is one of the questions I get asked more than almost any other. “What is the difference between a Low Insulin Lifestyle and...
One of the most consistent surprises for women with PCOS/PMOS who start learning about insulin is this: whey protein powder can spike insulin more than many carbohydrate-containing foods. This may sound counterintuitive. We have been told that only carbs raise blood sugar and therefore insulin. We’ve been told that protein powders are a healthy choice for weight management and...
