Type 2 diabetics may have a chance to significantly lower their risk of Alzheimer’s disease if they take Ozempic instead of other diabetes medications, a new study finds. Semaglutide – the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy – is part of a class of drugs that mimic the body’s natural GLP-1 hormone, making users feel …
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High-intensity exercise will make you feel less hungry: study
Exercising hard can speed up your weight loss goals—especially if you’re a woman. A small study from the University of Virginia found that vigorous exercise suppresses levels of the “hunger hormone” ghrelin in healthy adults more than moderate exercise. “We found that individuals felt ‘less hungry’ after high-intensity exercise compared to moderate-intensity exercise,” said lead …
Scurvy is making a comeback due to rising cost of living: study
Arrrrrr are you kidding me? Scurvy, a vitamin C deficiency disease that plagued sailors and pirates centuries ago, appears to be making a resurgence thanks to the rising cost of living and the popularity of weight-loss surgery, a new study finds. “Scurvy is still seen as a disease of the past, especially in developed countries,” …
Nutritionist warns against 5 ultra-processed foods that look healthy
Packaged and frozen foods are ubiquitous in American diets, with recent research revealing that a shocking 60% of Americans’ daily calorie intake comes from ultra-processed foods. UPFs often contain high levels of sodium, refined sugars, high cholesterol fats, and other lab-based ingredients. A recent study linked UPF exposure to 32 adverse health outcomes, including a …
Vitamin E key to good gut and liver health: the stomach doctor
He has a gut feeling that your diet could use more vitamin E. “We have studies showing that people who consistently meet their dietary requirements for vitamin E have a lower rate of certain bowel diseases and a lower rate of fatty liver disease,” the Florida gastroenterologist. Joseph Salhab said in a trending TikTok this …
5 Halloween Candies to Avoid to Keep Your Teeth Healthy: Dentist
Forget ghosts and ghouls – Halloween can get really scary if you have to make an emergency trip to the dentist’s office. Past research has reported an 80% increase in emergency dental visits on Halloween versus other days in October. “This increase is often due to people indulging in sweets that can damage teeth or …