Insulin resistance, a slow metabolism, and unwanted weight gain are common health concerns in today’s society. These issues often intersect and can have a significant impact on an individual’s overall ...

You may think of insulin as a medication to help people manage diabetes—and it certainly can. However, insulin is also a hormone that naturally occurs within the body and is vital to our well-being.

Fat-burning occurs best on an empty stomach, but this approach leads to adverse effects for people with insulin resistance.

Emerging research highlights vitamin D as a potential, overlooked factor in insulin resistance, a precursor to Type 2 diabetes. Studies indicate lower vitamin D levels are strongly associated with ...

Insulin is one of the body’s most important hormones. It enables the body to break down the food you eat into glucose (or sugar), which you need for energy. Insulin also helps you manage your blood ...

Insulin resistance affects millions of people worldwide, yet many don’t realize their bodies are struggling to process blood sugar effectively until more serious health issues develop. This metabolic ...

Neurons like it tidy. Brain cells called glia help neurons perform at their best by cleaning up toxic cellular debris. But a diet high in sugar makes glia insulin resistant — which turns them into ...

Diets work when you don’t have more than 10 or 20 pounds to lose. It makes sense: You do not routinely eat gigantic amounts of food so diet size portions are acceptable; you are not so heavy that ...

Excessive sugar consumption can overwhelm your liver, leading to fat accumulation, inflammation, insulin resistance, and ...

New research reveals Diet Coke drinkers face higher insulin resistance, cognitive decline, and potential cancer risks from ...

We’ve all been tempted after a long workday by the convenience and comfort of a frozen dinner, bag of chips or can of soda.