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by Benjamin Bikman, PhD Menopause is a natural milestone that marks a transition in a woman’s life, typically occurring between the ages...

In recent years, the term "leaky gut" has gained traction in both scientific research and wellness discussions. But what exactly is it, and why does it matter for your health? Intestinal permeability, commonly known as leaky gut, occurs when the lining of your intestines becomes too permeable, allowing harmful substances like toxins, bacteria, and undigested food particles to pass into your bloodstream. This breach can spark inflammation and contribute to metabolic dysfunctio

The latest research in bone health What we know about bone health is always changing as technology advances and scientists test cutting-edge solutions. Research can inspire new treatments, methods, and ways of thinking about how we might tackle the challenges facing bone health. The most common bone disease today is osteoporosis, which affects one in three women and one in five men over the age of 50 worldwide. Adults younger than 50 can also experience inadequate bone minera

Hormones: we can’t see them, but we can certainly feel their effects. They work behind the scenes day after day, doing their part to maintain the delicate balance required for each body system to work as it should. Things run more smoothly when hormones are in balance, but when your hormones are out of whack—either too low or too high—it can affect everything from gut health to your ability to lose weight. A variety of factors impact hormone levels, which can lead to imbalanc

Word has gotten out that GLP-1, a hormone produced in the intestines in response to food intake, is an important weight-loss ally. Its primary roles include regulating blood sugar and slowing digestion, playing a significant role in appetite control, satiety, and gastric emptying. Our bodies produce GLP-1 on their own, but several potent GLP-1 agonists—medications that mimic the impact GLP-1 has on the body—are now on the market, used primarily by those managing diabetes or o

You’re getting ready for bed, settling in for the night, all the while being mildly distracted by a recurring thought: I really want a cookie (even though you’ve already brushed your teeth). This urge only grows as the night goes on, until you find yourself raiding your kitchen for a sweet treat or ordering cookies online, to be conveniently delivered after everyone else is asleep so you can eat them in peace. Food cravings can hit at any time, but tend to happen more often

Have you ever wondered why some days you feel hungry every couple of hours, while other days you barely think about food? Or why a stressful afternoon suddenly has you craving chips, cookies, or something sweet—even though you weren't hungry a few minutes earlier? It may feel random, but it isn't. Behind every feeling of hunger, fullness, and food craving is a sophisticated network of appetite hormones working around the clock. These hormones constantly communicate between yo

According to the Cleveland Clinic , about 1 in 3 U.S. adults is insulin resistant, but many don’t realize it. Even more are on a path that could lead to insulin resistance in the future. We often assume only people with diabetes need to think about insulin, when in fact it’s something everyone should pay attention to. What is insulin? Insulin is a hormone that plays a crucial role in regulating blood sugar levels in the body. It is produced in the pancreas and then released i