Ironically, an injury can actually reduce your risk of future injuries. By being forced to focus on different aspects of fitness and address underlying weaknesses, you may end up becoming a more well-rounded and injury-resistant athlete. Here is how to make that happen.

Throughout history, humans have used substances like alcohol, THC, and psilocybin mushrooms for various purposes, from rituals to recreation. As these substances are revisited in modern health discussions, it's crucial to explore their risks and benefits in relation to mental health, metabolism, hormone balance, sleep, and longevity.

Some people are in very a frustrating situation. When they eat carbohydrates beyond their immediate needs, the excess glucose is converted into triglycerides and stored as fat. But when they exercise, their bodies don’t access that stored fat for energy, leaving them trapped in a cycle of fat storage with no fat burning. This is easy to identify and easy to fix.

Costco is a go-to for bulk shopping, but not everything in those massive aisles is a good choice. Here’s a guide to my five favorite foods to buy at Costco, as well as 5 fake “healthy” foods that I recommend you avoid.

Recently, there has been a trend of people who are not obese and don’t have diabetes considering taking Ozempic or another GLP-1 agonist as a quicker way to get leaner or improve their metabolic function. There are cheaper, easier approaches to raising GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) levels that people need to know about.

Why do doctors have to make everything so complicated? Hormone replacement therapy has very clear benefits and risks. For most women, once they learn the facts the choice is straight forward.

Did you know that people with a low VO2 max are 70% more likely to die within the next 10 years than people with a better VO2 max? These tests only cost about $200 and can provide you with a huge amount of crucial information about your fitness, health, and metabolism!

Wearables are quite good at tracking some things, but they are pretty bad at others. Here is what you need to know.

The people of this area can teach you a lot about how to live a longer, better life. Their methods are uncomplicated, don’t involve a doctor, and don’t cost a lot of money.

If you took it a little easier when exercising you would make much bigger gains and would actually burn fat while doing it. Sound suspicious? It’s not. The science behind these facts is very well established. There are just a few keys to achieving outstanding results.

This class of medications is great for those who have type 2 diabetes and/or need to lose large amounts of weight. There are important factors to take into consideration for people without diabetes who are thinking about trying them for weight loss.

Occasional use of modest amounts of modern mariujuana and THC products is likely safe for most people. The potency of modern strains that are widely available, however, poses major threats to young brains.

Who would have thought that how well your cells convert the food you eat into energy would determine your weight, energy level, mental focus, hormone levels, libido, and risk of chronic diseases? Welcome to the world of metabolic health!

I was asked recently by a patient: “How can I get off my blood pressure medicines?” In my experience, about 80% of patients can safely stop taking their blood pressure medicines if the right steps are taken.

How much is it safe to drink? Alcohol can have negative effects on your sleep, digestion, inflammation, and hormones. Here’s what you need to know.

For those of you who follow Dr. Peter Attia or the Huberman Lab, you are very familiar with the concept of taking ketones for improved metabolic health. Surprising new research is showing there may be a role for ketones in improving mental and emotional health as well.

The right fuels for the right types of exercise enhance your gains. Inappropriate or inadequate nutrition before exercise can cause increased cortisol release and LOSS of muscle. Here is what you need to know.

If a person wants to make a major improvement in their health in just one month for only $155, I have a simple suggestion: do what I did and join the Erica’s Edge Food & Fitness Challenge (FFC).

Your VO2 max is a measurement of fitness that is extremely important. It determines how long you will live, how well you live, and how well you will perform in activities and sports.