Trying to lose weight?
Losing weight can be more complicated than simply eating less and exercising more. Appetite hormones, insulin sensitivity, sleep, medications, genetics, muscle mass, medical conditions, stress, and eating patterns can all
Understand Your Biology. Prevent What You Can.
Evidence-based health education from Urbane Health Services to help you better understand your metabolic health, cardiovascular risk, hormones, nutrition, weight, and long-term health.
Our philosophy is simple: prevention begins with understanding what is happening beneath the surface.
Through The Biology of Prevention™, we translate medical evidence into practical information you can use to have more informed conversations about your health and make meaningful, sustainable changes.
Explore insights on preventive primary care, metabolic medicine, women’s midlife health, skin and hair health, and veterans’ health.
Entering Perimenopause or Menopause?
Perimenopause and menopause can affect far more than menstrual periods. Changes in hormone levels may influence sleep, mood, body composition, bone strength, cholesterol, cardiovascular health, sexual health, and overall well-being.Some
Concerned About Diabetes or Heart Disease?
Diabetes and heart disease often develop gradually. Long before symptoms appear, changes in blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, body composition, and other metabolic markers may provide important clues about future
Experiencing Hair Thinning or Hair Loss?
Hair thinning and hair loss can be distressing, especially when the cause is not obvious. Changes in hair density may happen gradually over years or suddenly over a few weeks
A Veteran Seeking Independent Medical Services?
For veterans dealing with chronic health problems, understanding how military service may relate to a current medical condition can be difficult. Medical records may span many years, symptoms may have
Obesity Is a Chronic Disease: Why Weight Is About More Than Willpower
Many people think obesity only comes from eating too much junk food. That is not always true.Food matters. But it is not the only thing that affects weight. A person
What Health Conditions Can Veterans Develop After Toxic Exposure?
Veterans serve their country and may be exposed to harmful things like smoke, chemicals and fumes. These exposures can cause serious health problems later in life.At Urbane Health Care, we
Do Frequent Sugar Cravings Mean Your Metabolism Needs Help?
Do you want sweets again and again?Do you think about candy, cake, or soda many times a day?You are not alone; many people feel this way.But when this happens repeatedly,
Can Your Habits Change Your Genetic Risk for Metabolic Problems?
Many people are worried about their health when some diseases like diabetes, obesity, or high cholesterol are in the family. It’s a common myth that your family history determines your
Hormones and Gut Health: Understanding the Connection During Midlife
Yes, they can. Your hormones are what make your body work. They are able to influence your mood, sleep, energy, hunger and even your stomach. Your gut will also feel
What Happens to Estrogen When Gut Health Is Poor?
Estrogen is a key hormone in the body. It helps with mood, energy, sleep, bones and many other jobs. When gut health is poor, estrogen can get out of balance.
Midlife Women’s Health: Hormones, Metabolic Risk, and Chronic Disease Prevention
A woman’s body changes at many stages. These stages are childhood, monthly periods, pregnancy, middle age and menopause.Hormones are small molecules that regulate the body’s activities at all stages.Staying healthy
Is Your Metabolism Slowing Down? What Women Need to Know
Over time, many women observe that their bodies begin to change. The way your body reacts to food may feel different. Energy may drop. Weight can become more difficult to
Metabolic Health and Colorectal Cancer Risk: What Does the Evidence Show?
Slow metabolism can make you feel tired, heavy and not like yourself. It can also go with health changes that should not be ignored. While slow metabolism does not mean
How Does Your Metabolic Health Affect Your Risk of Colorectal Cancer?
Metabolism pertains to how the body utilizes energy. When you have good metabolic health, your body will be in a better position to manage sugar, fat, and blood flow, which
Can Improving My Metabolism Help Me Lose Weight?
Many people ask one simple question: Can improving metabolism help with weight loss? The answer is yes. Metabolism is the process on which your body depends to convert food into
How Can You Safely Manage Side Effects After Radiation Therapy?
Radiation therapy is used to cure cancer. However, it has side effects. Some people feel tired. Some get sore skin. Others can complain of mouth pain, loose stool, or bad
Why Am I Still Struggling to Sleep After My Cancer Treatment Ends?
Sleep may be tough following cancer. You may imagine that it ought to improve. But for most of us, it is not. This holds for many cancer survivors. You are
Can Hormones Cause Anxiety? The Link Between Estrogen, Cortisol and Your Mood
Anxiety is a powerful, restless emotion. It makes your heart beat fast. It may cause difficulty in sleeping or eating. Hormones are at times known to alter our emotions. Let’s
Low Vitamin B12: Common Causes, When to Investigate, and What Your Results May Mean
v aids in the production of red blood cells in your body. It also keeps your nerves healthy. There are some instances in which individuals experience low B12 and are
The Biology of Prevention™
Five Biological Signatures Worth Understanding
Your health is more than your weight or your annual laboratory results. Metabolic dysfunction, inflammation, cardiovascular risk, hormonal changes, and nutritional deficiencies can interact long before chronic disease becomes apparent.
Explore how these five biological signatures can help inform a more proactive approach to prevention.
