GLP-1 Medication and Alcohol: What the Research Says About Cravings, Tolerance, and Change GLP-1 and Alcohol — A Surprising Shift? If you’re taking a GLP-1 weight loss medication like semaglutide (Wegovy, Ozempic) or tirzepatide (Mounjaro), you might have noticed something unexpected: Your relationship with alcohol has changed. Some people report a lower tolerance. Others say their usual glass of wine now feels too much — or that they don’t fancy alcohol at all anymore. You are not alone in experiencing this change, and it is not just in your head.…

Weight loss is about more than just looking and feeling better—though that is a part of it! ; losing weight is also one of the best things you can do for your heart health. Carrying extra weight makes your cardiovascular system work harder and makes you more likely to get heart disease. The good news is that losing even just 5 to 10 percent of your body weight can have a significant impact on your heart. To commemorate American Heart Month, Dr. A. Mikhail Botvinov, our board-certified general surgeon at…

Building healthy habits that you can maintain over time is just as important as following a diet or going to the gym every day to lose weight. When it comes to helping you reach your weight loss goals, even making small adjustments to your eating habits, exercise routine, amount of sleep, and stress management strategies can have a big impact. We’ll talk about important habits that help you lose weight in a healthy way here, like eating more protein, moving with mindfulness, controlling your portions, and other things. Additionally, we…