Category: Health

Peace be upon you and welcome to Mend Human. For years, Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) has been labeled as the villain in heart disease. Commonly known as “bad cholesterol,” LDL has long been thought to clog arteries and lead to heart attacks. But is LDL really the enemy, or are we missing the bigger picture? As […]

What if the key to protecting your heart lies not in your chest, but in your gut? In the world of health and wellness, we often hear about maintaining a healthy diet, exercising regularly, and keeping cholesterol levels in check to protect our hearts. But there’s a lesser-known player in this equation that deserves the […]

For decades, dietary fats — especially saturated fats — have been demonized as the main culprits behind heart disease. We’ve all heard it: “Avoid butter, red meat, and eggs if you want a healthy heart.” But what if we’ve been looking at the wrong culprit all along? Emerging research paints a far more nuanced picture […]

Have you ever wondered why some people seem to gain weight effortlessly, while others struggle to shed even a few pounds despite their best efforts? The answer may not lie in your workout routine or even your diet — it might be hidden in the trillions of microorganisms living inside your gut. Your gut microbiome, […]