Intermittent Fasting Under the Microscope
Intermittent fasting (IF)—often framed as time-restricted eating or specific “fast/feast” windows—has gained attention for aiding weight loss, improving metabolic markers, and possibly boosting longevity. Proponents praise its s...
Read MoreFatty Liver Disease in Non-Drinkers
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), recently reclassified under the umbrella term MASLD (Metabolic Associated Steatotic Liver Disease), is increasingly prevalent among Americans—even those who rarely or never drink alcohol. In fact, a...
Read MoreEpigenetics in Action: How Lifestyle Changes Influence Your Genes and Health
Epigenetics—referring to modifications that turn genes on or off without changing the underlying DNA sequence—has emerged as a central concept explaining how diet, stress, sleep, exercise, and environmental exposures can affect health across a l...
Read MoreEndometriosis Epidemic: The Underdiagnosed Women’s Health Crisis
Endometriosis, a chronic condition where tissue resembling the uterine lining grows outside the uterus, affects 1 in 10 women yet remains widely underdiagnosed and undertreated Despite causing severe pain, inflammation, and fertility challeng...
Read MoreEco-Anxiety: The Rising Climate-Related Stress Affecting Mental Health
Worries about extreme weather, global warming, and the planet’s future are increasingly creating psychological stress, often referred to as eco-anxiety or climate anxiety. This phenomenon is especially pronounced among youth, who feel a hei...
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