Thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3) are the main thyroid gland hormones. These thyroid hormones regulate metabolism, growth, and various bodily functions. Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) from the anterior pituitary gland works with T4 to maintain feedback mechanisms and homeostasis. TSH also signals the thyroid to produce thyroid hormones. If blood levels of thyroid hormones are low, […]
Hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, is a silent ailment that affects millions globally. It acts as a precursor to more severe cardiovascular diseases. With lifestyle choices under the spotlight for their role in health, the connection between dietary habits and hypertension is undeniable. A significant factor in this equation is the consumption of […]
Knowing how different foods affect your body can be good for your health. But when this interest becomes an obsession with only eating “healthy” or “clean” foods and feeling intense fear about eating anything labelled “junk” or “bad,” it is called orthorexia nervosa. Orthorexia is a pathological fixation on eating only “pure” or “clean” foods. […]
To put it simply, hyperinsulinemia is a condition when there is too much insulin in your blood. This condition is important because it is related to how your body controls and manages sugar levels. While often linked to type 2 diabetes, hyperinsulinemia is not diabetes itself. However, it indicates a risk of developing diabetes. Hyperinsulinemia […]
The word “hiking” probably conjures up images of mountains, evergreen trees, crunchy dirt paths, and a respite from the company of other humans. The concept of urban hiking, then, may seem like an oxymoron. Instead of dirt, trees, and quiet, it’s all…cement, stoplights, and car exhaust? But don’t let the initial impression deter you. The […]