Browsing: Metabolic Health & Blood Sugar

Updated 2026/09/16 08:00 Proper metabolic function helps maintain stable blood sugar and an appropriate body weight and muscle mass. / Photo=Getty Images Bank Metabolism refers to the processes that convert nutrients from food into energy, and to storing and using that energy where it is needed. Proper metabolic function helps maintain stable blood sugar and…

September 9, 2026 ByJulie Corliss, Executive Editor, Harvard Heart Letter

Sleep‑aligned fasting improves heart and blood‑sugar markers The Northwestern Medicine study found that among middle-age and older adults who are at higher risk for cardiometabolic disease, extending the participants’ overnight fast by about two hours, dimming the lights and not eating for three hours prior to bedtime improved measures of cardiovascular and metabolic health during…

Endometriosis is a chronic condition in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus, often causing pelvic pain, painful periods, fatigue and, in some cases, fertility problems. While it is primarily considered a gynaecological disorder, researchers are increasingly exploring whether its effects extend beyond the reproductive system and influence broader…

People who try metabolic resets usually do so with the aim of losing weight. However, since there are no guidelines for this process, the specifics of a metabolic reset may vary from person to person

Picture this: You wake up cocooned in plush Four Seasons bedding, raise the shades with the touch of a button, and enjoy a soothing pot of vanilla rooibos tea on your balcony overlooking the lush landscape. You then head downstairs for breakfast to savor a bagel and lox topped with house-cured Ora King salmon and…

When we talk about shedding extra pounds, we usually focus on the number on the scale. But here’s the thing: not all weight loss is created equal. While dropping weight is a massive win for your metabolic health, recent research suggests that the way you lose that weight matters just as much as the result…

(Feature Impact) When it comes to protecting your heart, supporting your kidney function and improving your metabolic health, you’ll find the advice for each one looks similar. That’s because your body’s systems are deeply interconnected: what affects one will have ripple effects across the others

There is no shortage of popular diets to try, and they can generally produce weight loss if followed to the letter. But are all diet plans created equal in terms of reducing the cardiometabolic risks that come with obesity, such as Type 2 diabetes and liver disease?

July 14, 2025 ByRachael Moeller Gorman, Health Writer