The Whoosh Effect: What Is It & Why Does It Happen? Key takeaways: The “whoosh effect” is when you suddenly seem to lose a lot of weight after stalled weight loss. One theory is that […]
This article was reviewed by Julia Switzer, MD, FACOG. Key takeaways: Women are more likely to have osteoporosis than men, and it often starts around menopausal age. Menopause also lowers estrogen levels, which can contribute […]
What Causes Belly Fat? What Are the Different Types? Belly fat — both the visible kind and the deep kind that sits around your organs — is caused by a combination of factors. This includes […]
This article was reviewed by Julia Switzer, MD, FACOG. If you’re entering perimenopause or menopause, you’ve probably heard about hormone replacement therapy (HRT) — and you might be wondering about your options. Progesterone plays a crucial role in […]
Ozempic has taken TikTok by storm. It’s hailed as a miracle weight loss drug that helps you shed the pounds without even really trying. Sound too good to be true? Well, it could be. There’s […]
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 […]
This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Can You Take Semaglutide While Breastfeeding? Key takeaways: The current advice is to not take semaglutide while breastfeeding. More research is needed to know […]
This article was reviewed by Kelly Brown MD, MBA. Does intimacy relieve stress? And can intimacy help with anxiety? Absolutely. As it turns out, the stress relief-intimacy connection is one that is backed by science. […]
Four Strategies for Boosting Memory Many of us take our memory for granted. We just assume that it’ll be there when we need it. That, however, is not always the case. While some people are […]
Relationship weight gain: 6 reasons it happens This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. You gain a lot of things when you get into a new relationship: love, companionship, a new […]