Hormones

I’m a sleep doctor — this common supplement is the worst thing you can use if you have insomnia

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I’m a sleep doctor — this common supplement is the worst thing you can use if you have insomnia

They’re clocking this bad habit. Sleep experts are cautioning against taking melatonin to cure insomnia, even blaming the supplement for worsening snooze problems. “Melatonin is almost never an appropriate supplement to treat insomnia,” Michael Grandner, director of the Sleep and Health Research Program at the University of Arizona, told RealClearInvestigations on Tuesday. “In clinical studies, … Read more

How serious is ‘moon face’? Here’s when to worry about cortisol levels, according to doctors

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How serious is ‘moon face’? Here’s when to worry about cortisol levels, according to doctors

It’s not amore hitting your eye. The beauty buffs of TikTok have a new common enemy in cortisol. A condition dubbed “moon face” has struck fear in the faces of stressed-out young adults who now believe their overblown visage can be blamed on their cortisol levels. Also known as “cortisol face,” the term refers to … Read more

Famed diabetes doctor reveals what’s next for Ozempic-like drugs

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Famed diabetes doctor reveals what’s next for Ozempic-like drugs

Ozempic has been hailed as a game-changing weight loss wonder drug, but its superpowers seem to extend well beyond treating Type 2 diabetes. Canadian endocrinologist Daniel J. Drucker — a diabetes treatment pioneer whose work paved the way for Ozempic — is sharing what’s next for this class of drugs that mimic the GLP-1 hormone, … Read more

I’m 60 — I slashed my biological age to 35 with four easy moves

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I’m 60 — I slashed my biological age to 35 with four easy moves

Tina Woods just turned 60 and has never felt younger. Woods, a London-based entrepreneur and CEO, gushed to Business Insider this week, “I’ve got the strength of an ox, dance moves to rave all night, and renewed joy for my marriage and my job.” Tests suggest that her brain is aging like a 35-year-old while her heart … Read more

Obesity drugs without the icky nausea? Researchers say it’s possible

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Obesity drugs without the icky nausea? Researchers say it’s possible

Nausea is one of the most frequently reported side effects of obesity and Type 2 diabetes drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy — and one of the major reasons why some users quit taking them. Now, scientists at the Monell Chemical Senses Center in Philadelphia say they have found a collection of neurons in the brain … Read more

Moms are taking ‘magic’ mushrooms to manage their parenting stress — but is it safe?

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Moms are taking ‘magic’ mushrooms to manage their parenting stress — but is it safe?

Motherhood is a tough job — and now some moms are getting help from an unlikely source. Thousands of mothers are taking microdoses of psychedelic or “magic” mushrooms — officially called psilocybin — to ease their stress and anxiety, according to some reports. On an Instagram account called “Moms On Mushrooms,” which has over 30,000 … Read more

I plateaued on Ozempic — now I’m trying an experimental new obesity drug

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I plateaued on Ozempic — now I’m trying an experimental new obesity drug

She’s giving obesity medications another shot. Diane Schram, 64, lost 25 pounds with Ozempic and tirzepatide, a similar medication. After plateauing on those two drugs, Schram is trying a new experimental drug that’s being hailed as better than Ozempic. Eli Lilly’s retatrutide, which is in clinical trials, may help users shed up to 24% of … Read more

These 6 things are draining men of their energy and vitality — Here’s how you can get it back

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These 6 things are draining men of their energy and vitality — Here’s how you can get it back

Surveys have shown that less than half of men consider their physical, mental and sexual health as excellent or very good — but they don’t have to settle for functioning at sub-par levels. “While it’s true that aging brings changes in hormone levels and metabolism, it’s a misconception that nothing can be done about feelings … Read more

These 6 antioxidant-rich superfoods can help you live longer: dietitian

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These 6 antioxidant-rich superfoods can help you live longer: dietitian

They deserve the lime-light. Researchers credit phytonutrients — compounds found on plant surfaces that protect against bacteria, viruses, and fungi — for giving plant-based foods their health-boosting abilities. “When humans consume phytonutrients through fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and whole grains, they play powerful roles as antioxidants to help us fight against damage from the environment, … Read more

I’m a sleep expert — this daily habit may be why you have insomnia

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I’m a sleep expert — this daily habit may be why you have insomnia

This will be a tall order for coffee lovers. Sleep specialist and clinical psychologist Michael Breus says that the best way to mitigate sleeplessness is to cut off java consumption early in the day. “The No. 1 mistake coffee drinkers make that impacts sleep is drinking it past noon,” he told Well+Good this week. “The … Read more

How just one high-intensity workout can lead to weight gain: study

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How just one high-intensity workout can lead to weight gain: study

Here’s your excuse not to work out today. A single session of high-intensity exercise can disturb the body’s main stress hormone, leading to less activity after the workout, a lower body temperature, and weight gain, a new study of mice finds. Researchers at the University of Tsukuba in Japan divided the rodents into three groups: … Read more

I lost 110 pounds in 15 months — thanks to a quick ‘game-changer’ treatment

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I lost 110 pounds in 15 months — thanks to a quick ‘game-changer’ treatment

Here’s a new way to burn calories. A North Carolina woman says she lost 110 pounds in 15 months after undergoing an experimental heat procedure to reduce her food cravings. “I feel like I look like the Mary Morgan that’s in my brain,” Mary Morgan Mills, 34, of Raleigh, told FOX 5 Atlanta last week. … Read more

Cycle syncing could be just the thing missing from your skin-care routine

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Cycle syncing could be just the thing missing from your skin-care routine

Cycle syncing is beneficial, period. It has been suggested that women who align their nutrition and fitness habits with their menstrual cycles optimize their health. Dr. Hoosna Haque, an OB-GYN at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center, speaking to Health Matters, explains, “Although cycle syncing has not been formally studied, it makes sense that paying attention … Read more

Rise and grind? Researchers reveal the best time to drink coffee

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Rise and grind? Researchers reveal the best time to drink coffee

Better latte than never? With some TikTokers blaming their mid-afternoon energy crashes on drinking coffee first thing in the morning, researchers are spilling the beans on the pros and cons of delaying your caffeine intake. “Everyone responds to caffeine differently,” Marilyn Cornelis, a caffeine researcher at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, told The … Read more

The No. 1 mistake that weight-loss drug users are making is revealed in new study

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The No. 1 mistake that weight-loss drug users are making is revealed in new study

They dropped the weight, so they’re dropping their weight-loss drug. Most people taking GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy do not stay on their prescribed treatment for a minimum of 12 weeks — more than 30% of patients ditch it after just four weeks, a new report from the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association finds. … Read more

Better than Ozempic? ‘Very strong’ new weight loss drug is ‘so effective’

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Better than Ozempic? ‘Very strong’ new weight loss drug is ‘so effective’

Ozempic 2.0? Researchers say they have found a novel use for GLP-1 — the hormone the body naturally produces after eating. Medications like Ozempic mimic GLP-1 to make people feel full, reducing their cravings. This new therapy has GLP-1 acting like a “Trojan horse” that smuggles special molecules directly to the brain’s appetite-control center. In … Read more

How premature menopause can cause early death: new study

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How premature menopause can cause early death: new study

Women who go into menopause before 40 are four times more likely to die young from cancer — and twice as likely to die young of heart disease or something else, a new study from Finland has found. However, the researchers say that using hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for more than six months can cut … Read more

5 ways women can lower their stroke risk — including one to do before going outside

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5 ways women can lower their stroke risk — including one to do before going outside

A Florida doctor who specializes in stroke rehabilitation is sharing five ways women can lower their risk of having a stroke — the brain attack is the fifth-leading cause of death for American women. A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is blocked or when a blood vessel bursts and leaks blood into the brain. … Read more

Crying at the gym is completely normal — and could benefit you

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Crying at the gym is completely normal — and could benefit you

Some people put blood, sweat, and tears into their workouts — emphasis on tears. If you’ve ever found yourself crying at the gym, you’re not alone — and experts are sharing the reasons why.  Stress If someone is experiencing stress or going through a difficult period, an emotional release may happen during a workout. “It’s … Read more

Olivia Munn details ‘terrifying’ breast cancer battle: Treatments put me into medically induced menopause

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Olivia Munn details ‘terrifying’ breast cancer battle: Treatments put me into medically induced menopause

Olivia Munn is detailing her stage 4 cancer diagnosis, which led to a double mastectomy, four surgeries in 10 months and treatments that put her into medically induced menopause. “I was not someone who obsessed over death or was afraid of it in any way,” Munn, 43, told People in its latest cover story. “But having … Read more