Medical Review by Jennie Stanford, MD, FAAFP, DABOM Summary: Post-holiday weight gain is common—but small changes can help you get back on track The holiday season often comes with indulgent meals and fewer healthy routines, leading to weight gain for many people. Studies show that average holiday weight gain is under

Medical Review by Jennie Stanford, MD, FAAFP, DABOM Summary: The way you set weight loss goals can make or break your New Year’s resolutions If you’re choosing to lose weight as your New Year’s resolution, you’re not alone. Many people take this opportunity to set new health and wellness goals—but

Medical Review by Heidi Moawad Summary: Losing weight is a common New Year’s resolution—but how do you keep it off? The new year is a fresh opportunity to make positive changes for your health, and losing weight is a common goal. But how can you keep up your motivation and

Medical Review by Jennie Stanford, MD, FAAFP, DABOM Summary: Prescription medication can help with weight loss if it is right for you Losing weight is a common goal for many people, but it can also be necessary for staying in good health. For people struggling with obesity or related conditions, prescription

Medical Review by Jennie Stanford, MD, FAAFP, DipABOM Summary Ozempic® & Wegovy® both use semaglutide—but they aren’t exactly alike Ozempic® and Wegovy® are two GLP-1 agonist medications that are currently getting a lot of media attention—but while they both use semaglutide, there are important differences between them. We’ve put together this

Medical Review by Jennie Stanford, MD, FAAFP, DipABOM Summary What are GLP-1 medications? GLP-1 medications, or GLP-1 receptor agonists, work by mimicking a hormone called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), which your body naturally produces after eating. GLP-1 medications trigger the release of insulin, helping to move sugar from your bloodstream into