physical health

Beyond Diets and Exercise: When Weight-Loss Drugs Step In

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Who should take weight-loss medications, and for what purposes?

January 2, Reuters In 2023, potent medications for weight loss, such as Novo Nordisk’s (NOVOb.CO) Wegovy, made a splash in the media and at cocktail parties, doctor’s offices, and social media. They provided a fresh approach to combating the nation’s alarmingly high obesity rates. However, many patients who might benefit from these medications will not … Read more

Discover the Link Between Regular Physical Activity and Expansive Brain Volume

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Discover the Link Between Regular Physical Activity and Expansive Brain Volume

TOPLINE: According to new research, regular moderate-to-intense physical exercise is associated with greater brain sizes in important areas such as the hippocampus, gray and white matter. METHODS: Although there have been connections shown between physical activity and a lower incidence of dementia, it is unknown if regular physical activity has neuroprotective effects on brain structure. … Read more