The Overlooked Role of Fat Metabolism in Energy When most people think about weight loss, they think about calories, workouts, and willpower. But there’s a major player in your metabolism that rarely gets the attention it deserves—your liver. Your liver is one of the hardest-working organs in your body, responsible for processing nutrients, filtering toxins,…
We all know that our skin changes with age, but many people are surprised by how early the process begins. Starting in your late 20s or early 30s, your body’s natural production of collagen and elastin—the proteins that give skin its structure and bounce—starts to slow down. This gradual decline can lead to subtle (and…
By Tiffany Johnson, Director of Strategy & Growth at DrWell
We often think of aging as something that happens on the outside—wrinkles, gray hair, or slower metabolism. But the story of aging actually starts deep inside your cells, with something called cellular energy. Understanding NAD+ There is a vital coenzyme found in every cell of the body, called NAD+ (Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide). It plays a…
GLP-1s and Addictive Behaviors: Emerging Evidence and Practice Insights for Clinicians GLP-1 receptor agonists are best known for their role in diabetes and weight management — but emerging research suggests they may also help reduce substance cravings and addictive behaviors. Our guest presenter is Steven Klein MD,PhD, who has been profiled in The New York Times and Financial…
GLP-1 medications are transforming the way we approach weight management and metabolic health. But as powerful as they are, these therapies can also shift how your body absorbs essential nutrients — and that can affect more than your metabolism. It can also influence your hormones, energy levels, and overall vitality. The Role of Delayed Gastric…
Aging is natural—but that doesn’t mean you have to accept every change without support. As we get older, shifts in hormone levels can affect energy, sleep, mood, weight, and even hair and skin health. For many people, hormone therapy can be a powerful way to restore balance and feel more like themselves again. How Hormones…
In the world of health and wellness, staying on the cutting edge of patient care is key to a thriving practice. For many providers, this means looking beyond traditional offerings and embracing new avenues of treatment that address patient needs. One such area with growing interest is sexual hormone therapy. Whether you offer hormone therapy…
By Tiffany Johnson, Director of Strategy & Growth at DrWell
SmartConsult now includes addiction support—help patients connect with specialists quickly, privately, and with fewer barriers to care.
