About this episode
n this episode of Fat Science , Dr. Emily Cooper, Andrea Taylor and Mark Wright break down their top ten lifestyle strategies to enhance your metabolic health. They critically discuss powerful yet straightforward approaches that can significantly improve metabolism. The focus is on easy-to-implement, applicable tips, from knowing key health numbers to managing stress effectively. Key Takeaways: Know Your Numbers: Understanding baseline health metrics like blood pressure, glucose, and cholesterol is crucial for assessing risk and taking proactive steps toward better health. Dr. Cooper breaks down the key metrics you should ask your doctor about. Physical Activity: Integrate enjoyable and consistent physical activities into your daily routine to strengthen bones, muscles, and cardiovascular health. Stress Management: Be aware of the impact stress can have on metabolism and explore ways to address stress in life, including therapy, meditation, and lifestyle changes. Gut Health: Maintain a varied diet rich in probiotics and prebiotic foods to support a healthy microbiome and overall well-being. Substances: Avoid substance overuse including alcohol and nicotine, which can negatively impact metabolic health. Resources: Connect with Dr. Emily Cooper on LinkedIn. Connect with Mark Wright on LinkedIn . Connect with Andrea Taylor on Instagram . Fat Science is a podcast on a mission to explain where our fat really comes from and why it won’t go and stay away. We are committed to creating a world where people are empowered with accurate information about metabolism and recognize that fat isn’t a failure. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice. If you have a question for Dr. Cooper, send an email to dr.c@fatsciencepodcast.com . If you have a show idea, feedback, or just want to connect, you can also reach us us at info@diabesityinstitute.org . Fat Science is supported by the non-profit Diabesity Institute which is on a mission to increase access to effective, science-based medical care for those suffering from or at risk for diabesity. https://diabesityresearchfoundation.org/