Jen Brueton

For decades, obesity and type 2 diabetes have been framed as problems of discipline, math, and personal responsibility. Eat less. Move more. Count your calories. Stay consistent. And yet, millions of intelligent, motivated, and capable men and women continue to struggle—often cycling through the same advice with diminishing results. If willpower alone were the answer, this wouldn’t be happening. So what are we missing?

The world is facing a growing mental health crisis. Conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia affect millions of people globally, yet many individuals continue to struggle despite conventional treatment. While medications and psychotherapy can be life-changing for some, others experience only partial relief, difficult side effects, or persistent symptoms. In recent years, researchers and clinicians have begun exploring a different perspective on mental illness

For many women, perimenopause and menopause arrive quietly — and then suddenly affect everything. Read how to overcome symptoms and thrive during this stage of life.