Why do we crave sweets, and how can we stop?
Several recent studies look at the effect of sugar on hunger, why our brain wants sugar, and how we can train ourselves away from those cravings.
Metabolic Research Roundup
Examining the value of a prediabetes diagnosis
Several recent studies look at how we define prediabetes, how likely it is to progress to diabetes, and its utility as an early metabolic health warning.
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Research reveals more links between metabolic health and dementia
Three recent studies examine the connection between high blood sugar (including prediabetes) and Alzheimer’s, dementia, and cognitive impairment.
5 min read
More evidence that exercise—even at low intensity—is great for metabolic health
Four recent studies offer insight on how hard to work out, when to fuel, and what’s happening in our bodies when we exercise
6 min read
Studies show high blood sugar increases COVID risk
Four recent papers present convincing evidence that elevated glucose—even without a diabetes diagnosis—can be dangerous for COVID patients.