Dementia is an umbrella term used to describe a decline in cognitive function that interferes with daily life. While some cognitive decline is a normal part of aging, such as occasionally misplacing keys, dementia involves more severe impairment, including forgetting the names of close family mem...

Insulin resistance happens when your body’s cells stop responding well to insulin, the hormone that helps move sugar from your blood into your cells for energy. As a result, your body pumps out more insulin just to keep blood sugar normal. If this cycle continues, it can lead to type 2 diabetes a...

Progesterone is the dominant hormone of the luteal phase (the second half of your menstrual cycle). It is produced by the corpus luteum, a temporary gland formed from the ovulated follicle. Progesterone is essential for regulating cycles, supporting fertility and early pregnancy, balancing estrog...