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My ‘dad bod’ was actually a sneaky sign of a hidden health issue
When Josh Whalen‘s once athletic, rugby-playing physique morphed into a heftier “dad bod,” he figured it was just the reality of getting older.
That’s how he dismissed other symptoms, too. His sex drive plummeted and he felt super tired — but working as a entrepreneur in his mid-30s, he attributed his problems to the mounting pressures of work and parenting two kids. And he wasn’t motivated to do anything about it.
Why Your ‘Normal’ Cholesterol Panel May Be Missing Your Real Heart Health Risk
Flowspace highlights how hormonal shifts can significantly impact cardiovascular risk in midlife and beyond, especially as estrogen levels decline and traditional lipid profiles become less protective. The piece underscores the importance of proactive screening and personalized care in this transitional life stage.
Dr. Melissa Loseke emphasizing why midlife bloodwork, beyond standard panels, matters for women navigating perimenopause and menopause.
Modern Luxury Nashville – The Wellness Issue
The ultimate problem-solver, Katy Whalen joined forces with her husband’s online platform, Joi + Blokes, giving women nationwide hormonal and wellness support.
200 Trailblazing Leaders in Women’s Health and FemTechF
In 2025, the women’s health market advanced on multiple fronts, fueled by increased recognition of research gaps, strong funding pledges, and regulatory shifts. A record $2.5 billion commitment from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation over five years aimed at transforming women’s health R&D — particularly in underfunded areas like menstrual, gynecological, sexual, and maternal health — was among the year’s most significant funding news.
Joi + Blokes and Brigham Young University PhD Researchers Validate a Precision Medicine Model Impacting Inflammatory, Cardiovascular, and Metabolic Risk Biomarkers
Joi + Blokes, a national precision medicine and telehealth platform, announced the publication of a peer-reviewed clinical study in collaboration with Brigham Young University (BYU) that evaluates the outcomes of its proprietary, biomarker-guided precision medicine protocols. The study was published in the scientific journal Life and assesses changes in key inflammatory biomarkers among adults aged 40 to 69.
“This study evaluates a precision medicine framework applied in real clinical practice,” said Paul R. Reynolds, PhD, Professor of Cell Biology and Physiology at Brigham Young University and lead author.
I tried Blokes’ 110-biomarker test. Here’s what it revealed about my health (and why you should try it too)
In this first-hand account, Jake Heyen chronicles his experience with Blokes’ comprehensive 110-biomarker test, detailing how this deep diagnostic approach uncovered the hidden biological factors behind persistent health issues like low energy, poor sleep, and inflammation.
The article explains the testing process, personalized consultation, and tailored action plan, emphasizing how data-driven diagnostics helped Jake move beyond guesswork toward targeted lifestyle, nutrition, and recovery changes. This narrative highlights the value of clinician-guided health optimization and why biomarker testing may be worth trying for anyone struggling to make progress with traditional wellness routines.
