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Can insulin resistance be reversed? For many people, it can improve significantly.

Our latest Health Perch article explains what insulin resistance is and how exercise, nutrition, weight management and, when appropriate, medication can help. It also explains why improvement doesn’t necessarily mean a permanent cure.

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Why does ADHD go unrecognized for decades? Discover why millions of adults are diagnosed late, which signs are often overlooked, and how getting answers can make a difference.

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ADHD in Adults: Why Millions Are Diagnosed Late - Health Perch Learn why ADHD is diagnosed late in adults, how symptoms differ, and when assessment and treatment may help improve functioning.

🧠 More than half of adults with ADHD weren't diagnosed until adulthood. Why does it take so long — and what changes once you finally have an answer? We break it down 👇
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ADHD in Adults: Why Millions Are Diagnosed Late - Health Perch Learn why ADHD is diagnosed late in adults, how symptoms differ, and when assessment and treatment may help improve functioning.

You don’t have to push yourself to exhaustion to give your heart an effective workout.

Zone 2 training involves exercising at a steady, sustainable intensity—often described as a pace at which you can still carry on a conversation. It can help build aerobic fitness, improve endurance and support both cardiovascular and metabolic health.

Our latest Health Perch article from Dr. Andrew Proulx explains why cardiologists recommend Zone 2 training, how to determine whether you’re in the right zone and how to incorporate it into your exercise routine.

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Zone 2 Training — Why Cardiologists Recommend It - Health Perch Learn how Zone 2 training supports cardiovascular health, improves aerobic fitness, and offers sustainable moderate-intensity exercise recommended by cardiologists for.

Microdosing psychedelics has attracted growing attention as a possible way to improve mood, focus and creativity. But how much of the enthusiasm is supported by reliable evidence—and what risks may be overlooked?

Our latest Health Perch article examines the emerging research, the possible role of the placebo effect, and the important safety questions that remain unanswered.

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Microdosing Psychedelics: Emerging Research and Safety Concerns - Health Perch Explore the emerging research, reported benefits, and safety concerns of microdosing psychedelics, including risks, placebo effects, and product quality issues.

Are in-home blood tests reliable? Our Dr. Andrew Proulx explains in his latest article on Health Perch!

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The Rise of At-Home Lab Testing: Are Mail-In Blood Tests Reliable? - Health Perch Discover how mail-in blood tests work, their accuracy, available types, and essential safety tips for reliable at-home health screening.

Could one simple physical measure -- grip strength -- provide meaningful insight into long-term health? See what our Dr. Proulx has to say about it in the latest Health Perch article.

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Grip Strength and Mortality: The 10‑Second Longevity Test - Health Perch Grip strength predicts mortality, disease, and biological aging, but improving overall fitness and lifestyle—not just grip—extends longevity.

Here is how doctors measure aging now: Chronological Age vs. Biological Age. Check out the latest article from our Dr. Andrew Proulx! https://www.northwestpharmacy.com/healthperch/biological-age-vs-chronological-age-how-doctors-measure-aging-now

Biological Age vs Chronological Age — How Doctors Measure Aging Now - Health Perch Learn how biological age differs from chronological age and which tests doctors use to reveal your body's true aging process today.

You may have Sitting Disease if you have a desk job, and guess what? Exercise may not offset the negative health effects. Check out the latest from our Dr. Andrew Proulx.

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Sitting Disease: Why Exercise Alone Doesn’t Offset Desk Jobs - Health Perch Even daily workouts can't undo hours of sitting. Learn why sitting disease threatens your health and simple ways to fight back.

What happens when you stop taking that GLP-1 inhibitor? Our Dr. Andrew Proulx answers this in detail in our latest Health Perch article!

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GLP‑1 Weight Loss Drugs Explained: What Happens When You Stop Them? - Health Perch Learn what happens when you stop GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Ozempic, why weight returns, and how to prevent rebound.