For many people living with obesity, the struggle with weight is not simply about food—it’s about emotion. Emotional eating is one of the most common and powerful drivers of weight gain and weight cycling, and it’s often misunderstood or overlooked. As physicians, we see this every day: people who know what to eat and still […]
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common hormonal disorders in women of reproductive age. It affects approximately 1 in 10 women, yet many go undiagnosed for years. PCOS is more than just a reproductive condition—it impacts metabolic, hormonal, and emotional health as well. Let’s explore what PCOS is, what causes it, how
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Stress is a part of life. Whether it’s the pressures of work, family, health concerns, or financial worries, we all face stress in one form or another. But did you know that chronic stress can significantly affect your weight, making it harder to manage or lose weight? Understanding how stress impacts your body is the
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Insulin resistance is a common but often misunderstood condition that plays a major role in a range of chronic health problems—including prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and obesity. It can develop silently over many years, making awareness and early intervention key to protecting your long-term health. What Is Insulin Resistance? Insulin is a hormone
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Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is one of the most effective treatments available for managing the symptoms of perimenopause and menopause. Despite decades of confusion and fear stemming from outdated interpretations of past studies, today we have a much clearer understanding of both the benefits and appropriate use of HRT. If you are navigating perimenopause or
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Chronic inflammation has been linked to a wide range of health conditions, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, autoimmune disorders, and even some types of cancer. While short-term inflammation is part of the body’s normal immune response, persistent, low-grade inflammation can damage tissues over time and contribute to disease. One of the most effective ways
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Perimenopause is a natural phase in a woman’s reproductive life, yet it often comes with confusion and concern due to the wide range of physical and emotional changes it brings. Recognizing the signs, understanding the underlying hormonal shifts, and knowing when to seek medical support can help women navigate this transition with greater clarity and
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Obesity is often misunderstood in both the public and medical spheres. For decades, it has been framed primarily as a consequence of personal choices—lack of discipline, willpower, or poor lifestyle habits. This oversimplification has led to stigma, shame, and, more importantly, a failure to address obesity as the medical condition it truly is. Current science
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