Fatty liver disease affects up to 40% of adults and is now linked to heart disease, kidney disease, and early death — even without symptoms.
A 2026 study found that pterostilbene, a compound in blueberries, reduced intramuscular fat in mouse muscle cells by stabilizing a key
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...
A 2026 Washington University clinical trial found keto reduced liver fat by 67% and reversed prediabetes in 50% of participants
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...
A neurologist at Ohio State explains that genuine social connection outperforms puzzles for brain health stimulation, alongside sleep, diet
A 2026 study found nearly 80% of 23-year-olds already show signs of triple threat syndrome, a condition linking heart, kidney
A 2026 Finnish study found coffee drinkers had less visceral fat, more muscle, better glucose profiles, and distinct sex hormone patterns.
A UC Berkeley study finds TOFA, a decades-old compound, boosts energy expenditure by up to 18% in obese mice while preserving muscle mass and
GLP-1 drugs like semaglutide can reduce hip and spine bone density during rapid weight loss.
