When it comes to getting in shape, losing weight, building muscle, and staying in shape, “track your macros” is so 2022. Could there be another way, a better way toward optimal health in 2025? In this article we’ll discuss why it may be time to start trending a new health and wellness phrase: “Step up your peptides.” Peptides? Perhaps you have never heard of peptides. What are  they, and what do they have to do with health and getting into shape? When it comes to our bodies,

Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) is a well-known, life-threatening emergency complication most commonly associated with type 1 diabetes, though it may also occur in type 2 diabetes. This dangerous condition is characterized by marked hyperglycemia, metabolic acidosis, and elevated plasma ketones. Treatment involves intravenous fluids, insulin therapy, and careful electrolyte replacement.   Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors  and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) rec

Photo Credit: Canva Kellie, a 57-year-old, was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes 5 years ago. Her life was changed upon diagnosis. She has to worry about medications, meals, etc. It was a big lifestyle change for her. Her main worry is heart disease risk and hypoglycemia risk. Maggie, a 26-year-old, was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at the age of 13. She worries about the rising cost of healthcare and medications in the US and the inaccessibility to the people who need them. Th

Abstract Current insights and trends in early-onset Type 2 diabetes Type 2 diabetes (T2D), once considered a disease of older adults, is increasingly diagnosed in adolescents and young adults. This trend poses significant clinical and public health challenges, including early onset complications, psychosocial impacts, and health system strain. This article explores the drivers behind the rise of early-onset T2D, current management challenges, and the need for innovative preve

What is Type 1 Diabetes? Type 1 Diabetes is a type of autoimmune disease that is chronic (life-long) and prevents insulin production in the pancreas. Type 1 Diabetes was previously referred to as juvenile diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes.  Insulin is a critical hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates blood glucose levels. Under normal conditions, the body digests the ingested carbohydrates into simple sugars, primarily glucose, which is the body’s most important

OVERVIEW     When we think of hair loss, we naturally associate it with men.  However, hair loss affects up to one-third of women as well.   More so than men, women are more likely to experience thinning rather than hair loss.  There are many underlying causes of hair loss and thinning, so let’s discuss them. TYPES OF HAIR LOSS First, let us address the different kinds of hair loss.  Some types of hair loss or thinning are permanent, and some are temporary. Androgenic alopeci

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What is Cortisol? Cortisol is a steroid hormone that is naturally produced by the body’s adrenal glands sitting atop of the kidneys,...

What exactly is Cortisol? Cortisol is a steroid hormone that is naturally produced by the body’s adrenal glands that are located on top...

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Heather Armstrong DNP, AGACNP-BC Understanding GLP-1: What It Is and How It Works Glucagon-like peptide-1 or GLP-1, is a hormone...

Hyperinsulinemia is a condition characterized by elevated levels of insulin in the blood. High levels of insulin in the blood are often a...

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Did you know that cold intolerance might be your body’s way of signaling an underlying health condition? While most people know the...

Period tracking apps have rapidly grown in popularity, with millions of users across the globe turning to digital platforms such as Clue,...

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Menopause_symbol.jpg Menopause and perimenopause are times in a woman's life when it can feel...

Hypoglycaemia is defined as a condition where a person’s blood glucose levels are below the standard range.  Clinically, hypoglycaemia is...

The thyroid gland: Photo link: Outline  I. Introduction Common feelings: tiredness, low mood, busy schedules, stress, lack of sleep....

Why moderation is a virtue for our body? Ancient Romans used to say in Latin "In medio stat virtus" (which can be translated as "the...

Did you know that our ancestors were fasting unintentionally and didn't follow the modern routine of eating three large meals daily,...