The Explainer

What are GLP-1 receptor agonists? And who should take them?

Weight Loss

What are GLP-1 receptor agonists? And who should take them?

Originally developed to treat diabetes, GLP-1 receptor agonists have become a trendy weight loss option. Research indicates that the drugs can improve several facets of metabolic health, but they’re not for everyone.

The Levels Team

March 31, 2023

8 min read

Rich Joseph, MD

8 min read

Is your annual physical enough? Here’s what it may miss

Metabolic Health

Is your annual physical enough? Here’s what it may miss

For many of us, our annual checkup is our only chance to measure our long-term health. Here’s how to get the most out of that visit.

Hallie Levine

February 17, 2023

10 min read

Dr. Ami Kapadia

10 min read

What diet is best for PCOS?

Women's Health

What diet is best for PCOS?

Eating a metabolically friendly diet can have a significant impact on PCOS symptoms. Here's what you need to know.

Monica Karpinski

February 15, 2023

7 min read

Dr. Ami Kapadia

7 min read

What you need to know about PCOS and pregnancy

Women's Health

What you need to know about PCOS and pregnancy

PCOS is a leading cause of infertility, but a diagnosis doesn’t mean you can’t get pregnant. Here’s what PCOS means for reproductive health.

Monica Karpinski

January 19, 2023

6 min read

Anjali Dsouza, MD

6 min read

Start here: an introduction to metabolic health

Metabolic Basics

Start here: an introduction to metabolic health

New to the world of metabolic health? Start here. Below we describe the basics of glucose and insulin, why metabolic health is important, and how you can improve yours.

The Levels Team

January 12, 2023

2 min read

2 min read

The link between PCOS and insulin resistance

Women's Health

The link between PCOS and insulin resistance

PCOS is a metabolic disorder that is intricately tied to insulin resistance. Here's how the two conditions influence each other.

Monica Karpinski

January 6, 2023

5 min read

Anjali Dsouza, MD

5 min read

Why metabolic health matters for cold and flu season

Metabolic Health

Why metabolic health matters for cold and flu season

Metabolic dysfunction can make you more susceptible to catching seasonal illness and having worse outcomes—here’s how to protect yourself this year.

Gretchen Lidicker

December 19, 2022

7 min read

Dr. Ami Kapadia

7 min read

5 Subtle signs of poor metabolic health

Metabolic Basics

5 Subtle signs of poor metabolic health

Metabolic dysfunction can take many forms and creep up slowly. Here are some symptoms to watch for, and ways to maintain optimal metabolic health

Naomi Barr

December 9, 2022

8 min read

Rich Joseph, MD

8 min read

How mindful eating can improve metabolic health

Nutrition

How mindful eating can improve metabolic health

Simply paying attention to what you eat can impact your diet and, therefore, your health. Here’s how to eat more mindfully.

Zoë Atlas, MPH, RDN

October 28, 2022

5 min read

Dr. Ami Kapadia

5 min read

How sugar alcohols affect metabolic health

Nutrition

How sugar alcohols affect metabolic health

You'll often see these sweeteners in low- or no-sugar foods, but are they a healthy replacement for natural sugar? Here’s what we know.

Jazmin Tolliver

June 17, 2022

5 min read

Zoë Atlas, MPH, RDN

5 min read

What are the metabolic benefits of “free-range,” “grass-fed,” and “wild”?

Nutrition

What are the metabolic benefits of “free-range,” “grass-fed,” and “wild”?

Which food labels matter? Here’s what animal protein designations mean for our metabolic health and what experts have to say.

The Levels Team

June 3, 2022

7 min read

Dr. Ami Kapadia

7 min read

What is Metabolic Syndrome?

Metabolic Basics

What is Metabolic Syndrome?

Everything you need to know about metabolic syndrome, including how to tell if you’re at risk and the best ways to prevent it.

Leah McLaughlin

May 27, 2022

8 min read

Dr. Bret Scher

8 min read

Medications that can raise blood sugar

Metabolic Health

Medications that can raise blood sugar

The medications we take can affect our bodies in ways we may not expect. Here are some known to impact your glucose levels.

Matigan King

May 6, 2022

7 min read

Rich Joseph, MD

7 min read

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