GLP-1 Medications and Aging: Benefits and Risks for Older Adults
GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro are gaining popularity among older adults not only for managing diabetes but also for their potential anti-aging effects. But alongside the benefits, there are real risks, especially for those over 65. Understanding both sides is key to making informed decisions that support healthy aging. GLP-1 drugs revolutionized the world […]
Common GLP-1 Side Effects Made Simple
Drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, and Mounjaro have changed the way doctors manage type 2 diabetes and obesity. These medications, called GLP-1 receptor agonists, help the body produce more insulin after meals, slow down digestion, and reduce appetite. The results can be dramatic, including weight loss, improved blood sugar control, and a reduced risk of heart disease. But there’s […]
Zepbound and the Future of Weight Loss
Most people are familiar with the bundle of medications that have hit our shelves over the past five or so years, which have either directly or indirectly revolutionized the whole field of weight loss. We can now introduce the latest, and in many ways the most exciting product in this field, which is Zepbound. In […]
Does Excess Body Fat Cause GERD And Other GI Issues?
While I do not fit the exact criteria for obesity, I have definitely had times where my excess body fat has significantly increased. Whether that was because of health conditions, prolonged bouts of being a bit too sedentary, or when I spent three weeks in Italy and had a minimum of two gelatos daily, I […]
Sticking With GLP-1 Helps to Maintain Weight Loss
Anyone who has struggled to maintain weight loss knows the frustration of losing weight only for it to pile right back on once we slow down or stop whatever weight loss program or diet we were following. This yo-yo effect can discourage, demoralize, and even damage our health. Yet, many diet and exercise programs are […]
The Truth: Diet and Exercise Vs. Obesity Medication
If there’s still some doubt in your mind about whether you can lose more weight with a simple diet and exercise program than you can with the highly popular new weight-loss medicines, then you should pay some attention to the following quote that puts this issue to rest once and for all. According to Dr. […]
Understanding Cellulite and Cellulite reduction
Cellulite is a widespread cosmetic concern that has become more prominent as the general population is living longer and is becoming more inclined to poor eating habits that lead to obesity. Excess body fat and the loss of muscle and skin tone are two of the major factors that make cellulite a visible feature. There […]
Why is it Harder for Women to Shed Excess Weight?
I cannot count the number of times I’ve made a pact with myself and pledged to others that I will get myself fit, work out regularly, and shed excess weight. I’ve often started a diet and gym routine with a male friend or partner. Imagine how demotivating it becomes when, a few weeks into the […]
News: Zepbound (tirzepatide) Approved to Treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea
The weight-loss drug Zepbound is the first FDA-approved prescription medicine to help treat obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Zepbound, or tirzepatide, originally received approval in November 2023 to treat obesity. It’s now a new rival to Novo Nordisk’s popular drug, Wegovy. The FDA has now given the green light for tirzepatide to treat obstructive sleep apnea […]
Improve GLP-1 Weight Loss With Healthy Weight Pack
The weight loss effects of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) medications like Wegovy are well known. In studies, patients taking a 2.4-mg dose of semaglutide, the active ingredient in Wegovy, lost about 6% of their body weight in 12 weeks and 12% in 28 weeks. Combining targeted ingredients like those provided by the Healthy Weight Pack with GLP-1 can […]
