Mental Health

Mental Health
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.

Can being lonely impact your metabolic health?
A new paper investigates the connection between feelings of loneliness and physical and mental health effects, and offers strategies to address both.

Does food affect mental health?
Dr. Chris Palmer discusses his new book, Brain Energy, which explores how a keto diet might manage symptoms of depression, anxiety, PTSD, schizophrenia, and more

How to stay mentally and metabolically healthy during time off
Four things I learned on my summer vacation about maintaining metabolic health during leisure time—and what happens when it all goes wrong

New research reveals more ways metabolic health impacts cognitive decline
Four new studies highlight how diet—as well as blood sugar and obesity—increase risk of cognitive decline, even for younger adults

Six factors that affect glucose besides food
Diet is a significant driver of blood sugar, but factors like exercise and stress also play a significant role. Here are six key glucose levers

The connection between stroke and metabolic health
High blood sugar and metabolic dysfunction is associated with increased stroke risk. Here's what the latest research says about the connection.

Can sugar cause headaches?
Sweet snacks and carb-heavy meals can spike your blood sugar. Here’s what that means for whether sugar can cause headaches.

What causes brain fog? The metabolic health connection
Understanding brain fog, its causes, and relation to blood sugar can help reveal why you feel more cloudy than clear-headed—and offer solutions.

3 Ways metabolic health affects sexual function
Poor metabolic health can impact several aspects of sexual function, from arousal to erection.

Why glucose matters to COVID-19 outcomes
Evidence is clear that SARS-CoV-2 can trigger blood sugar problems, even in people without diabetes, and that high glucose worsens COVID outcomes.

How the mind controls metabolism
The thoughts in your head have a direct impact on how your cells function. Here's why, and how I mitigate stress to support my metabolic 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.
Mental Health Basics

How do glucose levels relate to depression and anxiety?
Controlling blood sugar dysregulation may be an important factor in reducing the risk of mood disorders like anxiety and depression. Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) can serve as a biofeedback tool to gain clarity into how personal glucose levels and mood are related.

Can trauma affect our metabolic health?
Potentially traumatic childhood experiences—and stressful events in adulthood—can alter our physiology and make us more susceptible to dysfunction

Is metabolic health behind cognitive decline?
Growing research suggests that Alzheimer’s and dementia are connected to insulin and glucose processing in the brain. Here's what we know

Can being lonely impact your metabolic health?
A new paper investigates the connection between feelings of loneliness and physical and mental health effects, and offers strategies to address both.

Does food affect mental health?
Dr. Chris Palmer discusses his new book, Brain Energy, which explores how a keto diet might manage symptoms of depression, anxiety, PTSD, schizophrenia, and more

How to stay mentally and metabolically healthy during time off
Four things I learned on my summer vacation about maintaining metabolic health during leisure time—and what happens when it all goes wrong

New research reveals more ways metabolic health impacts cognitive decline
Four new studies highlight how diet—as well as blood sugar and obesity—increase risk of cognitive decline, even for younger adults

Six factors that affect glucose besides food
Diet is a significant driver of blood sugar, but factors like exercise and stress also play a significant role. Here are six key glucose levers

The connection between stroke and metabolic health
High blood sugar and metabolic dysfunction is associated with increased stroke risk. Here's what the latest research says about the connection.

Can sugar cause headaches?
Sweet snacks and carb-heavy meals can spike your blood sugar. Here’s what that means for whether sugar can cause headaches.

What causes brain fog? The metabolic health connection
Understanding brain fog, its causes, and relation to blood sugar can help reveal why you feel more cloudy than clear-headed—and offer solutions.

3 Ways metabolic health affects sexual function
Poor metabolic health can impact several aspects of sexual function, from arousal to erection.

Why glucose matters to COVID-19 outcomes
Evidence is clear that SARS-CoV-2 can trigger blood sugar problems, even in people without diabetes, and that high glucose worsens COVID outcomes.

How the mind controls metabolism
The thoughts in your head have a direct impact on how your cells function. Here's why, and how I mitigate stress to support my metabolic 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.