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Mastering Metabolism: The Autophagy Advantage
Autophagy (aw-TAWHF-uh-gee), also known as the ability of our cells to clean themselves, is very important to our metabolic health. What is metabolic health and how important is it? Metabolic health is defined as having blood sugar and its corresponding insulin...
The Special Cells in Our Eyes
As we get closer to our early 40’s, some of us might notice a rapid decline in and changes to our vision. I personally thought the doctor had made a mistake with my new eyeglass prescription!!! I went for a second opinion which only solidified the diagnosis - aging...
Taking Care of Your Brain: Understanding Autophagy for Better Aging
As we get older, we start thinking more about our quality of life. Even though people are living longer in the United States, it doesn't necessarily mean we'll have long lives with good quality. A big question on our minds is how well our brains will work as we age....
Could Intermittent Fasting be the Key to Disease Prevention & Inflammation Reduction?
You may have heard about the benefits of reducing calorie intake or intermittent fasting, and it turns out that these practices can activate a process called cellular autophagy (aw-TAWHF-uh-gee), which is like a self-cleaning mechanism for our cells. Let's break down...
Autophagy: What is It and Why Should You Care?
Autophagy – pronounced aw-TAWHF-uh-gee - is the ability of every cell in our body to clean and recycle old and defective parts. Each cell in your body contains genes whose specific job is to perform this cleaning service. If you think of each cell in your body as...
The Risks of Taking Ozempic Without Medical Supervision
Ozempic (semaglutide) is a medication that is used to treat type 2 diabetes and aid in weight loss. While Ozempic has been shown to be effective in improving glycemic control and reducing body weight, it is important to take the medication as prescribed by your...
Protect Your Heart: How Ozempic Can Help You Lower Your Risk of Heart Disease
Heart disease is a serious condition that affects millions of people around the world. It's the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States, with an estimated 655,000 Americans dying from heart disease every year. While there are many factors...
Looks Aren’t Everything
The Real Benefits of Achieving a Healthy Weight with Ozempic Losing weight can be a challenging journey, but the benefits of achieving a healthy weight go far beyond just physical appearance. While many people may focus solely on the external benefits of weight loss,...
The Many Signs and Symptoms of Menopause
Think menopause is marked by the end of menstruation and nothing else? Think again! From hot flashes to depression, menopause can impact just about every avenue of your life. Knowing the many signs and symptoms of menopause can help you find anti-aging therapy that...