Posted on: April 2, 2026 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

Bone loss and gout: Latest side effects of GLP-1 drugs

Losing weight is universally challenging. So it’s no surprise that a new class of weight-loss medications has surged in popularity, especially among patients with obesity and type 2 diabetes. Nearly 20% of adults aged 50–64 now take these drugs — known as GLP-1 receptor agonists — making middle-aged adults their largest consumer group. For many, the results have been impressive. But with any fast-acting drug comes an important question: What…

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Posted on: April 2, 2026 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

How to shave nearly a year off your brain’s age

Although there is no such thing as a “magic pill” that grants us good health and longevity, exercise comes close. Getting regular exercise is proven to stave off everything from heart disease and stroke to diabetes and cancer. Research also shows it can slow brain aging, reverse age-related brain shrinkage and even potentially reduce the amyloid plaques and tau tangles that are hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease. Now, a team of…

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Posted on: April 1, 2026 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

Polysorbate 80: creamy ice cream, damaged gut

In my humble opinion, ice cream is the world’s finest food. It comes in an endless variety of flavors, it’s full of milk, and there are even varieties for those of us who can’t eat dairy. But ice cream has serious drawbacks that will leave you scratching your head… or holding your belly after a bowl. Several years ago, we wrote about one of those ingredients (a compound also found…

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Posted on: March 28, 2026 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

The face of heart attacks is changing

This is a blog I hoped I would never have to write.   If you close your eyes and picture a heart attack patient, you probably see an older man, partially doubled over, clutching his chest. But according to a massive new study of 1 million hospitalizations, that image is dangerously outdated. New research from the American Heart Association shows that heart attack deaths are actually climbing among adults under 55. Even more alarming? Younger women are…

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Posted on: March 27, 2026 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

The pesticides circulating in your body with every bite

For at least a decade now, my colleagues and I have been warning you about the dangers of pesticides. Eating fresh produce is a cornerstone of a healthy diet. Still, the pesticides used in growing them can make you sick: exposure to these substances has been linked to cancer, hormone disruption and developmental harm. Shockingly, the problem isn’t going away anytime soon, so researchers are still working to help us…

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Posted on: March 27, 2026 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

When sleep disorders double up to triple your heart disease risk

Doctors tend to consider insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea as separate conditions, which they are. Insomnia involves difficulty falling or staying asleep, while sleep apnea is characterized by repeated pauses in breathing during sleep. Those pauses cause sudden drops in blood oxygen levels that increase blood pressure and strain the cardiovascular system. But in practice, insomnia and sleep apnea frequently overlap. And they can interact in ways that worsen health outcomes…

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Posted on: March 26, 2026 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

The amino acid hack that activates calorie-burning fat cells

Losing weight has never been simple — especially once you hit middle age. Your metabolism slows, your hormones shift, and suddenly, the same habits that once kept your weight in check stop working. When this happens, many people turn to extreme strategies to stay slim, from rigid diets to intense workout plans and even fasting. And let’s not forget those ice baths. Yes, it’s a fact… Some of us are…

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Posted on: March 25, 2026 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

One simple swap dramatically lowers your risk for depression

If you’ve ever had a rough day, you may have felt your mood plummet in a way that makes you wonder if you’re depressed. But depression is more than just having an off day here and there. It’s a serious disease in which the brain stops registering pleasure. More than 14.8 million Americans experience major depression, a disorder so severe that they often can’t get out of bed, be around…

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Posted on: March 25, 2026 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

Potty habit almost doubles risk for hemorrhoids

Sometimes it’s not the big decisions that impact your health the most. It’s the small, everyday habits that slowly work against you. Like sitting on the couch for hours, telling yourself you’ll go to bed after just one more episode… only to realize you’ve sacrificed sleep again. It doesn’t feel like a problem in the moment. In fact, it feels like a way to relax. But over time, these patterns…

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Posted on: March 25, 2026 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

New statin guidelines shock even the medical community

The 2026 cholesterol management guideline just published by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association (AHA) sent a shockwave through the medical community. Under these new standards, millions more Americans now fall into the “at-risk” category — making them eligible for cholesterol-lowering drugs… as early as age 30. While statins are effective and affordable, the prospect of 50+ years of daily medication is a daunting proposition. Peak PS™…

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