Medical Review by Jennie Stanford, MD, FAAFP Summary Alcohol might make this medication less effective—but could semaglutide help curb your drinking? Ozempic®, a branded form of the medication semaglutide, can help control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes and has other potential benefits as well, including weight loss. But if
Medical Review by Heidi Moawad Summary: What to Know Before Taking Prescription Weight Loss Medications Losing weight can be a challenge, but the right medication can help. If you’re interested in exploring this type of support for your weight loss journey, it’s important to understand how different kinds of prescription
Medical Review by Jennie Stanford, MD, FAAFP Summary: Long-term weight management can feel challenging—but as with any challenge, setting the right goals can help. The key is to make sure your weight loss goals are both meaningful and realistic so that you can achieve them successfully and experience the benefits.
Medical Review by Jennie Stanford, MD, FAAFP Summary: Use these steps to move past weight loss plateaus while taking GLP-1s GLP-1 medications, including Wegovy® and Ozempic®, have become exciting new approaches to weight loss for many people. But, like other ways to lose weight, it’s important to know what to
Medical Review by Jennie Stanford, MD, FAAFP Summary: Here’s what you should know about this practice before you try it: Semaglutide medications like Ozempic® and Wegovy® have been widely recognized for their effectiveness in managing type 2 diabetes and aiding weight loss. By mimicking a natural hormone that regulates blood
Medical Review by Jennie Stanford, MD, FAAFP Summary: Here’s why what you eat is the foundation of your weight loss plan Nutrition is a cornerstone of any successful weight loss program. While weight loss medications, exercise, and other lifestyle changes can also play a role, following a different diet under the
Medical Review by Jennie Stanford, MD, FAAFP Summary: Here’s what science says about intermittent fasting to lose weight Intermittent fasting has become a popular trend in weight loss—and the concept behind it is easy enough to understand. By alternating periods of eating and fasting, many people use this method to
Medical Review by Jennie Stanford, MD, FAAFP, DABOM Summary Taking care of your mental health can support your weight loss progress When it comes to weight loss, most advice focuses on what to eat and how much to exercise. While those are important, your mental health also plays a role.
Medical Review by Jennie Stanford, MD, FAAFP, DABOM Summary Winter comes with challenges & opportunities to improve your health Winter brings shorter days, colder weather, and natural changes in how you may feel and act. With shorter daylight hours, your body responds to the season in noticeable ways. Light plays a