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Sleepless Nights, Sugary Blues: The Hidden Link Between Sleep Deprivation and Insulin Resistance

Sleepless nights and sugary cravings may have more in common than you think – chronic sleep loss can trigger insulin resistance, disrupting your body’s ability to process sugars and setting the stage for diabetes. Get the inside scoop on the hidden link between skimping on sleep and blood sugar blues and discover simple strategies to offset insulin resistance by prioritizing your pillow talk.

January 14, 2024

The Truth About Natural Sugar in Fruit: Is It Bad for Your Health?

It’s clear that sugar in processed foods isn’t beneficial for your health but what about the natural sugar in fruit? This article looks closely at that question and what science says about this issue.

November 27, 2022

5 Things That Happen When You Stop Working Out

Here’s hoping you don’t have to take a prolonged break from exercise, but if you do, you should know what happens and how quickly these changes occur. Here are five things that change when you stop working out for a while.

August 8, 2021

How Exercise Affects Your Cortisol Level and the Implications It Has

Exercise is a form of stress and one that your body adapts to in a positive way. However, exercise can also trigger a rise in cortisol, a stress hormone. Does all exercise cause a rise in cortisol? In this article you’ll find out how the cortisol response varies with the type of exercise you do.

February 23, 2020

Should You Be Concerned about the Sugar in Fruit?

Low-carb dieters often avoid fruit due to its sugar content. Should you be concerned about the sugar in fruit if you’re trying to stay metabolically healthy? Here’s why you shouldn’t be afraid of eating a whole piece of fruit.

June 25, 2017

Is Going Low-Carb the Best Way to Get Lean?

Thinking about cutting back on dietary carbs to get leaner? Doing so could actually work against you, especially if you exercise. Find out why low-carb restricted diets and workouts, especially resistance-training workouts, don’t mix and why a selective carb diet works better.

March 16, 2014

Can Normal Weight and Thin People Be Insulin Resistant?

Insulin resistance is a problem only for overweight or obese people, right? That’s what many people think. Unfortunately, you can be of normal weight or even underweight and still be insulin resistant. Find out why and discover ways to lower your risk.

March 2, 2014

Are You at Risk for Insulin Resistance?

You hear a lot about insulin resistance these days because it’s a growing problem. It’s also a risk factor for other health problems. Are you at risk for insulin resistance? Find out more about what causes it and the role that lifestyle factors play in preventing it.

February 23, 2014

What Causes Emotional Eating and How to Stop It

Are you an emotional eater? Many people are, and some aren’t even aware that they’re doing it. This article discusses the cause of emotional eating, signs of emotional eating and a strategy for dealing with it.

September 22, 2013

Does Fructose Fuel Obesity and Insulin Resistance? Find Out What a New Study Shows

It’s a controversial topic – fructose and high-fructose corn syrup. Is it really the driving force behind insulin resistance and obesity? Find out what a new study shows about how your body handles sugar – both fructose and table sugar.

September 15, 2013

Does Fasted Cardio Burn More Fat?

You may have heard that you’ll burn more fat if you do cardio in a fasted state, first thing in the morning. Is there any truth to this idea? Most importantly is it likely to help you achieve your fitness goals? Get the full scoop on fasted cardio.

September 8, 2013

5 Lifestyle Factors That Increase Your Risk for Insulin Resistance

Insulin resistance is a growing problem – and one that lifestyle has a direct impact on. Insulin resistance increases the risk for health problems as well as weight gain. Here are five lifestyle habits that promote insulin resistance and how to correct them.

August 18, 2013

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