Prescription weight loss medication has been a game-changer for many people with chronic conditions like being overweight and obesity. But did you know that weight loss medication can affect more than just your weight? Everything from the number on the scale to your muscle mass…
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Millions of people have prediabetes, a condition that serves as a warning flag you that you could develop type 2 diabetes. Having prediabetes means your blood sugar (glucose) is higher than normal. Prediabetes also puts you at risk for heart disease and stroke. About 1…
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How many times have you heard someone being referred to as their disease? He’s asthmatic. She’s bipolar. They’re autistic. Certainly, some of this misnaming is done for convenience. However, by referring to a person as their disease or condition, you are conveying that the emphasis…
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Are you wondering if a weight loss medication is right for you? Perhaps you know someone who’s tried one of these medications and they are overjoyed with the results, but you also know someone who is struggling with the side effects. It can be confusing…
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The heart is a wonder: it beats about 2.5 billion times over the average person’s lifetime, delivering blood that carries oxygen and nutrients throughout the body.1 Our heart and blood vessels play a huge role in our overall health. When they are under stress, the…
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Pain is a fact of life for most of us. Whether it’s a stubbed toe or full body pain from a chronic condition, we all can relate to the discomfort. Pain is both a physical sensation and an emotion. You can choose how you react…
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Diabetes. We hear a lot about how it affects physical health. But we don’t seem to hear as much about how it affects mental health. It is important to balance taking care of your physical and mental well-being.1 Let’s talk about the connection. First off,…
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Nearly 96 million (1 in 3) American adults have prediabetes. And 80% of these adults are not even aware they have it. This is concerning because prediabetes is a serious health condition. It can lead to type 2 diabetes and put you at increased risk…
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