This is one of the most common — and heartbreaking — things I hear from women in clinic. And...

There was probably a time when you could skip dessert for a week, walk a little more, and your jeans would get the message. Then somewhere around your late 30s, 40s, or 50s, things started to change. Suddenly, the same plan did not work the same way. The scale became stubborn. Belly weight started showing up uninvited. Cravings got louder. Sleep became more unpredictable. Energy dropped. Body composition started shifting in ways that felt confusing, and honestly, a little rude. This is not just about willpower. After 40, your metabolism is influenced by hormones, muscle mass, blood sugar, stress, sleep, inflammation, toxins, thyroid function, gut health, and nervous system regulation. So if your body is not responding the way it used to, the answer is not always to try harder. Sometimes the better answer is to look deeper.

One of the most common things I hear from women in my clinic is this: “Dr. Julie, my doctor says...

If you are taking hormones, investing in high-quality supplements, trying to eat well, and still feeling tired, anxious, puffy, inflamed, or just not like yourself, you are not alone. This is something we see often at Ascent Health Center.

Most of us have been taught to think about metabolism in a very simple way: eat less, move more,...

By Dr. Julie Marchiol Lately, I’ve been hearing the same thing from so many patients: “I just...

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Welcome to part II of the Knee Knowledge Series (if you didn't catch it earlier this month go over...