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Are GLP-1s a Cure for Menopausal Weight Gain?

Are GLP-1s a Cure for Menopausal Weight Gain?

It was night sweats, wild mood swings, and, ironically, significant hair loss that first sent Kate, 54, a New York–based hairstylist, to her doctor in her late 40s looking for relief; she was prescribed an estrogen patch. “It made me feel like myself again,” says Kate, whose name has been changed to protect her privacy. “I was sleeping, I wasn’t …

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Trajectory of the body weight after drug discontinuation in the treatment of anti-obesity medications | BMC Medicine

Trajectory of the body weight after drug discontinuation in the treatment of anti-obesity medications | BMC Medicine

A total of 11 studies were included in this meta-analysis, including 6 studies on GLP-1 RA, 1 study on GLP-1 and GIP dual receptor agonists, 1 study on orlistat, 2 studies on phentermine-topiramate, and 1 study on naltrexone-bupropion (Additional file 1: Table S2) [22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30,31,32]. There were 8 placebo controls and 3 active drug controls studies with 1573 participants in the …

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UFC champ Tom Aspinall reacts to Alex Pereira’s viral weight gain, potential heavyweight matchup

UFC champ Tom Aspinall reacts to Alex Pereira’s viral weight gain, potential heavyweight matchup

Alex Pereira continues to put on weight, and now has fans thinking that a potential heavyweight move could be in the cards — which would certainly capture the interest of UFC heavyweight titleholder Tom Aspinall. As of now, Aspinall or Pereira, the former UFC light heavyweight and middleweight champion, are currently awaiting their next fight announcements. Speaking with former heavyweight …

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Can you be body-positive and take Ozempic? I did — but for pain, not weight loss. Here’s why

Can you be body-positive and take Ozempic? I did — but for pain, not weight loss. Here’s why

I made my name in cycling as an unapologetically fat endurance rider. For years, I have advocated for plus-size riders, and the need for bigger cycling clothing, improved transparency on weight limits, and inclusive riding communities. My journey was even chronicled in a 2021 documentary by Shimano, All Bodies on Bikes, which led to the creation of a nonprofit dedicated …

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Mounjaro users reveal hardest side effect from taking weight loss jabs: ‘This is the part people don’t talk about’

Mounjaro users reveal hardest side effect from taking weight loss jabs: ‘This is the part people don’t talk about’

Anyone on a weight loss jab journey will tell you ‘it’s a marathon, not a sprint’—but little has been said about how boring the shlep to the finish line can be.  Mounjaro success stories bookended with photos showing off a staggering transformation can be seriously motivating for some, but for others still working towards their goal weight, it seems the …

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Best High-Protein Lunch for Weight Loss

Best High-Protein Lunch for Weight Loss

This high-protein chicken salad sandwich provides energy and keeps you feeling full longer. Tasty ingredients like Greek yogurt and sun-dried tomatoes make this healthy lunch fun and satisfying to eat. You can enjoy this meal in different ways—on bread, in a salad or stuffed in veggies—so it never gets boring. There may come a time in your life or that …

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