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What And How You Eat Can Increase Levels Of GLP-1 Without Drugs

(© gstockstudio – stock.adobe.com) Despite the popularity of semaglutide drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy for weight loss, surveys suggest that most people still prefer to lose weight without using medications. For those preferring a drug-free approach to weight loss, research shows that certain nutrients and dietary strategies can naturally mimic the effects of semaglutides. Increased intakes…

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Eating More Ultra-Processed Food Linked to Higher Health Risks

Summary: A major new analysis of over 8 million adults reveals that each additional 100 grams per day of ultra-processed food intake significantly raises the risk of hypertension, cardiovascular events, digestive disease, cancer, and death. Ultra-processed foods—like sugary drinks, chips, and packaged snacks—are high in sugar, salt, and additives, and low in essential nutrients. The…

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Cheers to lowering cardiac arrest risk!

Cheers to lowering cardiac arrest risk!

Experts have suggested that thousands of cardiac arrests – where the heart suddenly stops beating – could be prevented by tackling health and lifestyle issues. They found that a higher consumption of white wine, especially champagne, and more fruit; maintaining a positive mood; staying a healthy weight; and keeping blood pressure under control seem to…

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