Mental Health Ultimate GuideThe connection between stroke and metabolic healthHigh blood sugar and metabolic dysfunction is associated with increased stroke risk. Here's what the latest research says about the connection. Emma Betuel May 13, 2022 12 min read David Perlmutter, MD 12 min read
Mental Health The ExplainerCan 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. The Levels Team April 24, 2022 7 min read Dr. Ami Kapadia 7 min read
Mental Health Ultimate GuideWhy glucose matters to COVID-19 outcomesEvidence is clear that SARS-CoV-2 can trigger blood sugar problems, even in people without diabetes, and that high glucose worsens COVID outcomes. Kristen Mascia March 31, 2022 12 min read Dr. Ami Kapadia 12 min read
Mental Health Email NewsletterHow the mind controls metabolismThe 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. Casey Means, MD February 11, 2022 5 min read 5 min read
Mental Health Research HighlightNew research suggests glucose test may predict cognitive declineThe 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
Mental Health Research HighlightStudy finds insulin resistance may predict depressionOver 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
Mental Health Ultimate GuideCan 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 Jennifer Chesak December 17, 2021 11 min read Dr. Molly Maloof 11 min read
Mental Health Expert Q&AHeart surgeon Dr. Philip Ovadia on using data, not medicine, to improve your healthThe author of Stay Off My Operating Table lost 100 pounds by improving his metabolic health; now he’s on a mission to help others do the same. The Levels Team November 11, 2021 42 min read 42 min read
Mental Health Ultimate GuideIs 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 Emily Banham August 21, 2021 15 min read David Perlmutter, MD 15 min read
Mental Health Expert Advice, Expert Q&AWhy this heart surgeon thinks metabolic health is crucial to cardiac healthDr. Philip Ovadia on why heart disease almost always stems from metabolic dysfunction and the changes to our medical systems that could help Jessica Migala August 17, 2021 8 min read 8 min read
Mental Health My Perspective, Ultimate GuideHow I finally found migraine relief after cutting my sugar intakeAbigail Libers had near-daily migraines for years—until she tried a low-carb diet. The blood sugar and migraine connection, explained Abigail Libers July 29, 2021 8 min read Dr. Molly Maloof 8 min read
Mental Health Expert Q&AThis emergency physician sees metabolic health problems every day in his ER—and so many of them are preventableHow diet and lifestyle decisions can land people in the ER and the small changes that can make a big difference for long-term health. Jessica Migala July 27, 2021 6 min read 6 min read
Mental Health Ultimate GuideBreathing exercises for better metabolic healthResearch shows that controlled breathing can positively impact our nervous system, reducing stress and maybe even improving glucose control. Emily Hunter, MHSc, RD May 22, 2021 6 min read Dr. Ami Kapadia 6 min read
