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6 Promising Health Benefits of Weight Loss Drugs

Weight loss drugs, including Ozempic, can help people lose about 15% of their body weight. Semaglutide, the generic name for Wegovy and Ozempic, was designed to treat diabetes, but was found to be help obese men and women shed unwanted pounds. And now, doctors are finding… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]

Published on November 22, 2024

Dr. Crandall: Drink Coffee for a Healthier Heart

It seems like the news on whether drinking coffee is detrimental, or beneficial, to our health flip flops all the time. But now a new study brings good news to those of us who like to enjoy a hot cup of coffee, or three. Drinking coffee can help protect against heart… Read Full Article (External […]

Published on November 22, 2024

Standing at work can be detrimental to blood pressure

A new study found that prolonged standing at work had a negative impact on the research participants’ 24-hour blood pressure. In contrast, spending more time sitting at work was associated with better blood pressure. The study suggests that activity behavior during working hours may be more relevant to 24-hour blood pressure than recreational physical activity. […]

Published on November 22, 2024