How to Reduce Visceral Fat: An Evidence-Based Guide
Category: General Health
GLP-1 and SGLT2 Inhibitors: What the Evidence Shows on Dementia Risk
GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic were a turning point in the management of type 2 diabetes. Combined with SGLT2 inhibitors—a second class of diabetes medication—these treatments transformed outcomes for...
Taurine Supplements and Aging: What Two New Studies Reveal
Two years ago, a breakthrough study yielded exciting evidence that taurine could help combat aging. But a study published since then casts serious doubt on those earlier results. And this is actual...
Bone Loss After 40: How to Protect Bone Density with Exercise and Nutrition
One in three people who break their hip will be dead within 1 year. After 10 years, only 8.5% will be alive, compared to 39.8% in the general population [1]. Those numbers reflect a broader pattern...
Lowering Blood Pressure: Why the 120 Target Cuts Heart Risk by 21%
Table of Contents The new study The revision At-home BP measurement Reducing high BP Reference list The new study A new study reinforces why the medical approach to lowering heart attack risk i...
Vitamin D Dosing for Immune Health: What the Research Actually Shows
There's been so much hype around vitamin D—and, unfortunately, most studies have been disappointing when it comes to real-world benefits. But a brand-new study points to a place where vitamin D see...
MyPlate vs the Healthy Eating Plate: What the Evidence Says
The Food Pyramid is probably the most widely recognised guide to healthy nutrition, yet nutrition scientists raised concerns from the start. This article explains why it was eventually abandoned, w...
Collagen Peptides for Skin: What the Evidence Shows
Collagen is simple, safe, and well-studied, and the evidence increasingly supports its ability to improve markers of skin health. A 2025 randomized controlled trial adds to this picture — and also ...
Exercise Snacks: The Science of How Little Exercise You Actually Need
Everyone knows exercise is crucial for health. But with packed schedules, the challenge is extracting the maximum benefit from whatever time is available. The good news is that emerging research is...
Metformin for Knee Arthritis: What the Evidence Actually Shows
Table of Contents The New Study Other potential benefits Should everyone be taking this? Reference List The New Study Arthritis is one of the most common reasons adults seek medical care, and ye...
Ezetimibe and Statins: Evidence-Based Approach to Lowering LDL Cholesterol
Heart disease is the world's biggest killer — and it is only getting worse. [1] Research continues to confirm that safe, affordable, and highly effective strategies exist for reducing cardiovascula...
Lower Blood Pressure, Lower Dementia Risk: What the Evidence Shows
A large new study published in Nature Medicine has found that aggressively lowering blood pressure cut dementia risk by 15% over four years — and the evidence suggests the benefit compounds substan...
5 Popular Supplements That May Damage Your Blood Vessels
Some of the most popular supplements on the market may be actively damaging blood vessels — yet millions of people take them daily without any awareness of the risk. It is not just one supplement. ...
How Morning Light Improves Sleep Quality
Table of Contents The Impact of Light on Sleep Mechanisms: How Circadian Biology Works Practical Strategies for Morning Light Reference List The Impact of Light on Sleep Small, consistent change...
Intermittent Fasting & Meal Timing: What the Evidence Actually Shows
It sounds like clickbait — but there is a powerful psychological habit with a surprisingly big payoff for metabolic health. It has to do with when you brush your teeth. Get the timing right, and th...
Berberine Supplements: Blood Sugar, Cholesterol and Weight Loss Evidence
Berberine has been called "nature's Ozempic" and is touted for everything from fighting cancer to alleviating depression. This article separates the marketing hype from the evidence-backed benefits...
Oral Hyaluronic Acid Supplements for Skin: What the Research Shows
It sounds too good to be true: that simply taking a supplement can reduce skin wrinkles. So is this really possible? After some initial controversy with oral hyaluronic acid, the research suggests ...
Salt Substitutes and Blood Pressure: Evidence-Based Dietary Strategies for Cardiovascular Health
Heart disease and strokes remain leading causes of death worldwide. Yet research suggests that one small, practical dietary change — switching to a potassium-enriched salt substitute — may meaningf...
Taurine Supplementation: What the Research Actually Shows
There's a popular ingredient in energy drinks that's recently been gaining serious attention for its potential to support healthy aging and key health parameters. Does the research support the hype...
High-Fibre Diet Benefits: How Fibre Cuts Death Risk by 23%
People are constantly looking for that magic supplement that will significantly extend lifespan and boost health. The evidence suggests we don't need to wait for the next scientific breakthrough. S...
The Best Diet for a Longer, Healthier Life: Evidence from 20 Studies
What does the evidence actually say about the best diet for a longer, healthier life? Rather than relying on popular opinion or dietary trend cycles, it is possible to engineer an optimal eating pa...
Methylene Blue and Aging: What the Evidence Actually Shows
A clip of RFK Jr. putting a mysterious blue liquid in his drink recently went viral [1]. The blue liquid is probably methylene blue, a compound that has suddenly entered the spotlight. It is touted...
Testosterone Therapy for Men Over 50: Evidence-Based Guide
Testosterone therapy for older men has surged in popularity. For those considering it — or those who know someone who has — this guide cuts through the confusion. There have been sharp disagreement...
Blood Pressure and Dementia Risk: Why the 120 Systolic Target Matters
High blood pressure is well-known as a threat to heart health. What is less appreciated is how directly it threatens the brain — and not just through stroke. High blood pressure is one of the most ...
4 Supplements With Hidden Side Effects — What the Clinical Evidence Shows
Four popular supplements are widely marketed for health benefits as people age — but the clinical evidence tells a different story. Research suggests resveratrol, metformin (in non-diabetic individ...