Standing more isn’t enough to offset the negative health effects of a sedentary lifestyle and may raise the risk of circulatory diseases. Kristine Weilert/Stocksy United Sitting and sedentary behavior are linked to a higher risk of many health conditions, including cardiovascular disease. Standing isn’t enough to offset the negative health effects of a sedentary lifestyle, […]
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How Ozempic, GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs Affect the Brain to Curb Substance Misuse
A recent study found significant reductions in opioid overdose and alcohol misuse among people taking GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic. FreshSplash/Getty Images A new study shows a 50% lower risk of alcohol intoxication among people with alcohol use disorder who take GLP-1 drugs prescribed for weight loss and diabetes. The findings also show that people with […]
Read More‘Food Noise’ Ruled Her Life for Years. Here’s How She Learned to Silence It
For years, Sophia Pena couldn’t stop thinking about food, making it impossible for her to maintain a healthy weight. Image Provided by Sophia Pena More than half of Americans who are living with obesity or overweight can’t stop thinking about food. Food noise helps explain constant, intrusive thoughts about eating. Experts say there are ways […]
Read MoreHow do you stop eating sugar?
There is a balance between meat consumption and sugar. If you eat meat, you need sugar, and visa versa. Serious trouble can happen if the balance is off which is easy since sugar is addictive, like a drug. If you are a vegetarian and eat mostly carbohydrates, the effect of extra sugar is heightened. One […]
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