How many times have you heard “calories in = calories out”? This tidy formula claims to hold the secret to weight loss: eat less, move more, and you’ll shed pounds. But real life (and actual research) tells a very different story. Let’s blow this myth up with some data.

Dubbed the “male hormone,” but it’s just as crucial for women. As perimenopause sets in, testosterone quietly sneaks out, and it takes more than your sex drive with it. This hormone deserves a bigger spotlight, so let’s break it down.