Category: Health

Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight is a journey that can feel challenging, yet it’s incredibly rewarding. Whether you’re looking to shed a few pounds or adopt a healthier, more active lifestyle, the key lies in integrating effective weight loss strategies with consistent exercise routines. You can achieve long-lasting results by combining mindful habits, exercise, and healthy eating. In this blog, let’s talk about the practical tips and exercise techniques that not only help you lose weight but also support overall health and fitness for the long term. Understanding Weight…

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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.…

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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…

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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…

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Introduction Regular physical activity is a vital component of maintaining overall health. Exercise supports cardiovascular health, bone strength, mood regulation, and general well-being in addition to weight management. It is important to understand that both exercise and diet work together to support sustainable weight management. The body’s response may vary if one is prioritized while the other is neglected, such as regularly exercising without dietary changes or following a diet that does not include physical activity. This could lead to slower progress, fatigue, or changes in metabolism. Additionally, other factors…

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