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Who Should Take Ozempic, Wegovy or Mounjaro — the New Weight-Loss Drugs?
November 22, 2024
Ozympic, a GLP-1 for type 2 diabetics, is one of a new class of drugs that helps people lose weight.
For dieters – and people who just want to lose a little weight – new drugs on the market are giving consumers a choice. While the drugs, which go under the brand names Wegovy, Ozempic, Trulicity and Mounjaro, seem safe and effective, they are not for everyone.

How the Drugs Work

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4 Tips to Help Control Heavy Metal Exposure from Herbs and Spices
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
November 15, 2024
Herb and spice rack
Herbs and spices are generally considered a healthier alternative to America’s most popular flavoring agent salt, and many, in fact, have health benefits of their owns. They may be rich in healthy compounds called phytonutrients including carotenoids, flavonoids and isoflavones.Unfortunately, some… See more
Processed Red Meat Raises the Risk of Dementia, Study Says
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
November 15, 2024
Shopping for processed meat in supermarket
It’s not news that processed red meats such as bacon, sausage, hotdogs, jerky and cold cuts have a bad health rap. Studies have tied them to the risk for obesity, heart disease, stomach cancer and colorectal cancer. Some researchers suspect that processed red meats can affect cognitive health, even… See more
Coffee House Beverages: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
November 14, 2024
Coffee house patron looking at nutrition facts mobile app
Do you swing by Dunkin’ drive-thru for coffee on your way into work? Or frequent Starbucks for an afternoon caffeine boost? If your answer was yes, you’re not alone. About 73 percent of Americans drink coffee daily and more than 50 percent buy coffee (or another beverage) from a coffee shop at… See more
What’s Actually in Your Almond Milk?
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
November 13, 2024
Woman shopping for almond milk at supermarket
Have you switched to plant-based dairy alternatives like almond or oat milk? Whether this switch was for health or because you can’t tolerate traditional dairy, there’s something you should know about your beverage of choice: Not all alternative milks are created equal – and this is especially true… See more
Understanding Your Metabolic Health and How It Impacts Your Body
October 23, 2024
doctor and patient discuss health issues
Fundamentally, your metabolic health is about how well your body responds to and processes food. Our metabolism’s job is to convert what we eat and drink into energy to power your body’s functions. When everything is working well, your body has the energy to do a range of amazing things – from… See more
Fast Versus Slow Metabolism: When It Comes to Your Health, It’s Complicated
October 23, 2024
Woman weighing herself on scale
People often blame their metabolism for weight gain and stalled weight loss. It’s not that simple. Metabolism plays a role when we’re trying to manage our weight, but gaining and losing weight is still mostly determined by how many calories we take in versus how many calories we burn.The role… See more
Turmeric and Black Pepper Supplements May Damage Liver
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
October 18, 2024
Turmeric root, turmeric powder and black pepper
People have always turned to herbs and spices as home health remedies. Today, 24 percent of Americans use herbal medicines, supplements and tea to boost their health, according to Statista.One herb that gained a lot of popularity is turmeric (also known as Indian saffron). Turmeric has been used… See more
Things to Know Before Switching to a Plant-Based Diet
September 4, 2024
An example of a flexitarian meal -- mostly vegetables with some animal protein
Following a plant-based diet doesn’t mean existing on leafy green veggies and fruit alone — and it definitely does not require you to follow a strict vegan diet.You can embrace a plant-based diet that allows for meats, dairy and other animal-based foods in limitation. For example, you could replace… See more
How to Change to Plant-Based Diet Without Going Vegan
September 4, 2024
A plant-based burger
You don’t have to become a strict vegan to reap the health benefits of a plant-based diet. You just need to focus on removing or limiting animal-derived foods.For example, a great starting place for healthier plant-based diet is to make sure that two-thirds of every meal or plate or overall daily… See more

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