This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. If you’re starting a weight loss journey, you might have stumbled upon tirzepatide — the drug approved by the FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) under […]
Food noise is when you find yourself constantly thinking about or being preoccupied with food. It’s more than just going over what you’ll have for breakfast or how great dinner was last night. If you […]
This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. If you’ve been taking Ozempic®, Wegovy®, or a compounded version of semaglutide, you might wonder, How long can you take semaglutide for weight loss? You […]
This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Nausea is the most common side effect of semaglutide, the weight loss and diabetes medication often sold under the brand names Ozempic and Wegovy. It […]
Healthy eating can be tricky at the best of times. During the holidays, when you’re faced with pumpkin pie, mashed potatoes, and Christmas cookies at every turn, it can feel nearly impossible. That said, healthy […]
Grazing between meals? Can’t watch TV without something to munch on? Reaching for a midnight snack, night after night? If this is you, you’re not alone — and you’re probably wondering how to stop snacking […]
What do you think of when we say holiday season? Food, family, festivities, more food? Probably not fitness, though, right? But you don’t need to lose all your hard-earned fitness just because Thanksgiving has rolled […]
Is it normal to gain weight in the winter? It sure is. Research shows people put on about a pound from November to January. Cold weather, dark evenings, sugary festive treats, and boozy holiday parties make winter weight […]
From olive oil to castor oil to coconut oil, it seems like half of the grocery store is trying to work its way into your scalp with claims of hair health benefits. And wouldn’t you […]
Finasteride (generic Propecia®) is a prescription medication that can stop hair loss in its tracks and help with new hair growth. But how long does finasteride take to work? Like most meds, it doesn’t work instantly. It […]
“How to get thicker hair?” is one of those lofty questions we wonder, like “How to get rich?” It seems almost like a fantasy, but that probably doesn’t stop you from daydreaming. But what if […]
GLP-1s (glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists) are medications used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity. You’ve probably heard of them under brand names like Ozempic® and Wegovy® (semaglutide) or Monjouro and Zepbound (tirzepatide). But what’s the deal […]
Face, stomach, hips, legs. No, it’s not a new dance routine. Instead, it’s what might be going through your mind when trying to lose weight. If you’re on a weight loss journey, you might have […]
Whether you’re noticing hair thinning or want your hair to appear thicker and healthier, figuring out how to add volume to hair for men can be tricky because there’s not much information out there. But […]
You’ve probably heard of the semaglutide brand names Ozempic, Wegovy, and Rybelsus. You may have even heard about affordable options like compounded semaglutide. If you’re looking to lose weight, you’re probably wondering how much semaglutide […]
Currently, there’s no reason to believe that Ozempic causes infertility. In fact, Ozempic could potentially boost your fertility since it helps treat type 2 diabetes and obesity, both of which are linked to fertility issues. […]
Semaglutide — the active ingredient in Ozempic®, Wegovy®, and Rybelsus® — can reduce your appetite and curb food cravings to promote weight loss. But if you’re still hungry on semaglutide, don’t panic. It can take […]
Testosterone. Even the word alone sounds manly. For men, testosterone is important for drive, fertility, heart health, bone health, energy and mood — to name just a few benefits. When you have low testosterone, you […]
Just like when you find a glitzy resort in your dream destination, your first question about weight loss drugs might be, how much is this going to set me back? Lucky for you, we’ve done […]
Timing is everything for many things in life — including when to take medication like metformin, sold under the brand names Glucophage, Fortamet, Riomet, and Glumetza. So, when’s the best time to take metformin? Well, there’s no […]
Food, exercise, sleep, hydration. So much goes into weight loss. But how does weight loss work, exactly? In the simplest sense, weight loss happens when you consume fewer calories than your body burns. Your body […]
If you’re taking finasteride — or the brand name versions Propecia or Proscar — you’re probably checking your hairline for changes. But there might be something else you’re worried about changing: your testosterone levels. So, does finasteride lower testosterone? No. In […]
There’s a lot to think about when you’re pregnant or trying to get pregnant. If you take Ozempic, you’ll need to talk with your healthcare provider about the risks this medication could pose to your […]
Ozempic is an FDA-approved medication for people who have type 2 diabetes. It’s often prescribed “off-label” for weight loss — when a drug is prescribed for something it’s not approved for. It can be effective, but […]
We’ll start at the very beginning: Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of someone’s weight compared to their height whereas body fat percentage is a measure of how much body fat someone has relative […]
Weight loss can be tricky at the best of times, without the additional challenges of postpartum life — looking at you, sleepless nights! But while it’s healthy to gain weight during pregnancy (sometimes pretty rapidly, like […]
Smoothies, oatmeal, pancakes — is there nothing protein powder can’t make better? Protein powder is a quick, easy, and often tasty way to increase your protein intake. But, does protein powder make you gain weight? It’s […]
If you’re on a weight loss journey, you’ve probably already thought about your food choices, how much movement you’re doing and perhaps even your sleep. But what about alcohol and weight loss? Research shows that […]
Belly fat — both the visible kind and the deep kind that sits around your organs — is caused by a combination of factors. This includes factors within your control, like your diet and physical […]
What comes to mind when you think about exercising to lose weight? Probably cardio, right? But weight lifting for weight loss shouldn’t be overlooked. Weight lifting isn’t just great for building muscle. It can help you […]