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Cortisol is often called the “stress hormone” because it is released in response to stress. While cortisol is an important hormone that helps our bodies react to danger, chronic high levels of cortisol can lead to negative health effects. In this article, we’ll explore how to reduce cortisol by managing stress through lifestyle changes and … Read more
The current obesity epidemic is one of the greatest health crises facing the modern world. Over 70% of American adults are overweight or obese. Despite decades of research and public health initiatives aimed at combatting obesity, rates continue to climb. We have failed in our approach. I learned this firsthand during my nutritional sciences fellowship … Read more
With metabolic diseases like insulin resistance, diabetes and obesity on the rise, having ways to assess metabolic health is becoming increasingly important. One emerging biomarker that can help determine insulin sensitivity and metabolic health is the triglyceride to HDL ratio. This ratio can be easily calculated from standard lipid panel blood tests, making it a … Read more