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Why Prediabetes Is America’s Most Dangerous Silent Epidemic

  • Barry Sears
  • Estimated read time 7 min read
  • July 14, 2025

It may not get the headlines, but it has the potential to destroy our health care system in a few decades.  What is this new epidemic? …

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Categories: chronic diseases, diabetes, Latest News

Can Alcohol Cause Panic Attacks?

  • Barry Sears
  • Estimated read time 1 min read
  • April 21, 2025

If you’re prone to anxiety, the answer might surprise you. In this video, Dr. Barry Sears explains the science behind how alcohol interacts with your brain’s…

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Categories: Ask Dr. Sears, chronic diseases, Zone Science

Blood Clots, Metabolism, and the Sunlight Connection

  • Barry Sears
  • Estimated read time 1 min read
  • April 1, 2025

Can intermittent fasting prevent blood clots? Not exactly. According to Dr. Barry Sears, it’s not about skipping meals—it’s about syncing your eating schedule with your body’s…

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Categories: chronic diseases, Zone Science

How Poor Sleep Wrecks Your Metabolism (and How to Fix It)

  • Barry Sears
  • Estimated read time 1 min read
  • March 17, 2025

Poor Sleep & Your Metabolism: How Quality Sleep Impacts Your Body Think sleep is all about the hours clocked? It’s time to focus on quality—especially when…

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Categories: chronic diseases, Inflammation, Insulin Resistance

Why Are More Young People Getting Cancer?

  • Barry Sears
  • Estimated read time 1 min read
  • March 11, 2025

The rise in cancer among young adults isn’t just a coincidence—it’s linked to a deeper issue: metabolic disruption. Your body relies on AMPK, a key regulator…

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Categories: Ask Dr. Sears, cancer, chronic diseases

Calorie Restriction: The 500-Year-Old Secret to Longevity

  • Barry Sears
  • Estimated read time 1 min read
  • February 17, 2025

Can eating less help you live longer? The idea dates back to the 16th century when Venetian nobleman Luigi Cornaro transformed his health with a strict,…

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Categories: aging, Ask Dr. Sears, Benefits of Metabolic Engineering

Microplastics Are Everywhere—And They Might Be Destroying Your Brain

  • Barry Sears
  • Estimated read time 1 min read
  • February 17, 2025

Microplastics are everywhere—and they’re making their way into your body. From the water you drink to the food you eat, these tiny plastic particles are nearly…

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Categories: auto immune disease, chronic diseases, Healthspan

Adrenal Glands, Metabolism & Fatigue: What You Need To Know

  • Barry Sears
  • Estimated read time 1 min read
  • February 7, 2025

Are Your Adrenal Glands Draining Your Energy? Your adrenal glands are small but powerful—they help regulate metabolism, inflammation, and stress. But what happens when they’re overworked?…

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Categories: Ask Dr. Sears, chronic diseases, Inflammation

Can Your Poor Diet Trigger Autoimmune Disease? 

  • Barry Sears
  • Estimated read time 1 min read
  • February 7, 2025

Can Your Diet Be Fueling Autoimmune Disease? What makes your immune system turn against you? Could the foods you eat be making it worse? Dr. Barry…

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Categories: Ask Dr. Sears, auto immune disease, chronic diseases

One Toxic Food Chemical Everyone Is Overlooking

  • Barry Sears
  • Estimated read time 1 min read
  • January 29, 2025

The FDA recently banned Red Dye No. 3, but did you know it’s just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to harmful chemicals in…

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Categories: Ask Dr. Sears, chronic diseases, Gut Health

The Terrifying Truth About Obesity and Premature Aging

  • Barry Sears
  • Estimated read time 2 min read
  • January 29, 2025

Have you ever wondered why centenarians—those remarkable individuals who live to 100 or beyond—are almost never obese? It’s not just a coincidence. Obesity is far more…

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Categories: chronic diseases, Latest News, Metabolic Engineering®

Can You Lower Your Cholesterol Without Taking A Statin?

  • Barry Sears
  • Estimated read time 1 min read
  • January 21, 2025

Can you lower your cholesterol without taking a statin? Absolutely. But here’s the real question—how do statins actually work? Most people think it’s magic. Spoiler alert:…

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Categories: Ask Dr. Sears, chronic diseases, Heart Disease
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