Imagine being caught in a repeating cycle, like a hamster endlessly running on a wheel, while taking weight-loss drugs. This is the experience shared by Dawn Heidlebaugh, a 53-year-old real estate agent from Ohio, who struggled with depressive thoughts while using Ozempic. Each week, she faithfully took her injection to manage her blood sugar, only […]
Taking an extra 3,000 steps a day is like pumping fresh air into your tires to drive away high blood pressure in older adults. With about 80% of older adults in the United States experiencing high blood pressure, it’s more important than ever to find ways to keep it under control. Adding those 3,000 steps […]
Imagine chronic pain as an unwelcome neighbor barging into your home. This persistent discomfort has been found to be a potential risk factor for the development of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD). A recent study, using national healthcare administrative data, examined the impact of chronic pain on the incidence of ADRD. The researchers followed […]
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