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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,...

The importance of building and maintaining muscle is a no-brainer. From skeletal movement to immune health to brain performance, muscle...

by Paul Reynolds, PhD The impact of excess carbohydrates and glycation on health Excess carbohydrates in the diet can significantly...

by Luc van Loon, PhD Can creatine help you cope with mental stress? A note from the editor: You probably know creatine as that powder gym...

by Benjamin Bikman, PhD What happens after Ozempic? Ozempic, a groundbreaking GLP-1 receptor agonist, has taken the medical world by...

What are prebiotic foods? Prebiotics are non-digestable fibers that feed healthy bacteria in the gut. Prebiotic foods are foods that...

We learn more about health every day, and it can be hard to keep up with the latest science. Sometimes it’s easier to stick with whatever...

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