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What Is GFR?
It's your kidney "report card," which shows how well your kidneys clear out waste from your blood. Higher is better.
Why Does It Matter?
Decline of kidney function is…
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What Is It?
Psyllium husk is plain soluble fiber from a plant seed. A big tub costs about ten dollars and lasts about a month.
Is It Nature's Ozempic?
No. The best research shows it barely moves the scale. Anyone claiming it burns fat like a weight-loss drug is not to be…
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The Idea You have a chronological age (years since birth) and a biological age (how fast your cells are actually aging). The second one can be influenced by how we live.
Can You Change It? Yes, at least partly. Human trial data now show that the pace of aging can…
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What It Is Visceral fat is the deep abdominal fat wrapped around the internal organs, distinct from the soft fat under the skin.
Why It Matters It is linked to a higher risk of chronic diseases, and even lean individuals can carry excess amounts. The good news: it responds well…
Wondering what actually helps you live longer, and what's just clever marketing? This article takes a science-backed look at some of the biggest questions about aging, from supplements and biological age to exercise, sleep, blood tests, and genetics. Along the way, you'll discover why it's never too late to build healthier habits, what really influences…
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The Problem Most vegetarians get enough protein, but many fall short, not because they do not have a proper source, but because they eat the same source over and over again.
Build & Pair Build meals around legumes and soy as your main protein sources. Pair grains with legumes: rice…
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What's Happening Sex changes after 40. That's normal, not a failure.
Why Hormones play a bigger role, but stress, daily life responsibilities, and the quality of your relationship matter too.
What Helps Exercise, eat a healthy, balanced diet, get regular check-ups, care for yourself and your partner, and cut down…
Diabetes Myths and Facts
In this episode of Myths to Medicine, host Ashma Baruwal, MPH, sits down with endocrinologist Pratikshya Thapa, MD, from the University of South Florida to break down what’s really happening behind the scenes: from insulin resistance to modern treatments like continuous glucose monitors.
Your blood sugar may look normal, but is…
Highlights of Atopic Dermatitis
Atopic dermatitis, or eczema, is a chronic skin condition that causes dry, itchy, and inflamed skin.
People with atopic dermatitis often have a weakened skin barrier, making their skin more sensitive to irritants and allergens.
Atopic dermatitis is common in children but can also affect adults. It…
Highlights of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a condition that weakens muscles over time. It typically presents in early childhood and commonly affects boys.
Duchenne muscular dystrophy occurs because of a problem with a gene that helps make a protein needed to keep muscles strong and healthy. Without this…
