Jennifer Chesak
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Jennifer Chesak is an award-winning freelance science and medical journalist, editor, and fact-checker and the the author of The Psilocybin Handbook for Women. Her work has has appeared in several national publications, including the Washington Post. Chesak earned her master of science in journalism from Northwestern University’s Medill, and she currently teaches in the journalism and publishing programs at Belmont University. Follow her on socials @jenchesak.
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How to get a CGM without diabetes and what you can learn
Offering a real-time look inside your body, continuous glucose monitors (CGM) are a game-changing tool for anyone looking to improve their metabolic health.
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What is metabolic flexibility, and why is it important?
Metabolic flexibility means that your body can switch easily between burning glucose and fat, which means you have better energy and endurance.
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Large global insurance company highlights central role of metabolic health
Swiss Re urges the healthcare industry to test for, prevent, and treat insulin resistance to save money and lives
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Why are glucose responses so individual?
Diet and nutrition are not one-size-fits-all. Instead, learning how different foods affect your individual health can help you reach your goals
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Is fructose behind Alzheimer’s disease?
A new study suggests that fructose and uric acid may play a role in the development of Alzheimer’s, thanks to an evolutionary adaptation hijacked by the modern diet.