Research Highlight

New research shows loss of epigenetic information can drive aging

Metabolic Health

New research shows loss of epigenetic information can drive aging

A preliminary study in mice suggests that an epigenetic ‘reset’ can reverse aging processes and restore youthful function of tissue and organs

Jennifer Chesak

April 19, 2023

5 min read

David Sinclair, PhD

5 min read

New research shows that sweeteners impact the microbiome

Nutrition

New research shows that sweeteners impact the microbiome

A recent study found that consuming sweeteners like sucralose, aspartame, and even stevia could impact metabolic markers and the microbiome.

Meeri Kim

November 23, 2022

5 min read

Matthew Laye, PhD

5 min read

New research finds CGMs are reliable enough for dietary feedback

Nutrition

New research finds CGMs are reliable enough for dietary feedback

The study found that in a large sample of people without diabetes, CGM readings were consistent enough to be useful for personalized diet guidance

Matthew Laye, PhD

July 25, 2022

6 min read

6 min read

New research shows brain waves may impact glucose during sleep

Sleep

New research shows brain waves may impact glucose during sleep

Researchers found that brain waves during sleep may help regulate blood sugar , possibly explaining why poor sleep increases diabetes risk

Yael Cooperman, MD

July 5, 2022

6 min read

Matthew Laye, PhD

6 min read

New research sheds light on metabolites, exercise, and Type 2 diabetes risk

Exercise

New research sheds light on metabolites, exercise, and Type 2 diabetes risk

A recent study shows that increased exercise improves metabolic markers and takes a broad look at the molecules impacted by physical activity

Colleen Gulick, PhD

June 6, 2022

7 min read

Matthew Laye, PhD

7 min read

New paper reveals cardiometabolic disease risk in women

Women's Health

New paper reveals cardiometabolic disease risk in women

A new article by Dr. Sara Gottfried shows unique disease risk in women and how functional medicine can improve gaps in diagnosis and treatment.

The Levels Team

May 19, 2022

4 min read

4 min read

New research finds exercise time of day matters for metabolism

Exercise

New research finds exercise time of day matters for metabolism

Exercise and circadian rhythms are two powerful factors that alter the metabolism of most body tissues. This mouse study mapped those effects.

Matthew Laye, PhD

May 17, 2022

New study finds more exercise benefits high-risk prediabetes patients

Exercise

New study finds more exercise benefits high-risk prediabetes patients

Diet and exercise help prevent prediabetes from becoming diabetes. This study doubled exercise in patients most at risk and got even better outcomes.

Matthew Laye, PhD

April 13, 2022

New research shows we’re not treating prediabetes

Metabolic Health

New research shows we’re not treating prediabetes

In one large health system, 0% of eligible prediabetes patients got the recommended treatment; only 5% even got a diagnosis.

Frances Gatta

March 25, 2022

4 min read

Matthew Laye, PhD

4 min read

New research asks why some stressors, like exercise, make us stronger

Exercise

New research asks why some stressors, like exercise, make us stronger

This mouse study looks at how some oxidative stress created by a particular enzyme is critical for the positive effects of exercise on metabolic health and performance.

Matthew Laye, PhD

March 2, 2022

6 min read

6 min read

New research suggests glucose test may predict cognitive decline

Mental Health

New research suggests glucose test may predict cognitive decline

The higher a subject's results on a 2-hour glucose tolerance test, the more likely they were to show memory declines 10 years later.

The Levels Team

February 9, 2022

2 min read

Matthew Laye, PhD

2 min read

New research shows a connection between sleep quality and glucose control

Sleep

New research shows a connection between sleep quality and glucose control

A recent study in people without diabetes found that getting poor sleep or deviating from normal sleep patterns can impact glucose control the next day.

Kristen Fischer

January 19, 2022

3 min read

Matthew Laye, PhD

3 min read

Study finds insulin resistance may predict depression

Mental Health

Study finds insulin resistance may predict depression

Over nine years, people with markers of insulin resistance were almost twice as likely to develop depression than those without

Frances Gatta

January 6, 2022

4 min read

Matthew Laye, PhD

4 min read