Category: Health & Fitness
What happens when you stop taking Ozempic for weight loss?
Written by: Lauren Panoff
What happens when you stop taking Ozempic for weight loss? What happens when you stop taking Ozempic? There’s no one-size-fits-all answer to this question. When you …
Can B12 enhance the weight loss benefits of tirzepatide?
Written by: Vanessa Gibbs
This article was reviewed by Lynn Marie Morski, MD, JD. Key Takeaways: Tirzepatide with B12 is sometimes combined as a weekly injection for weight loss. Vitamin …
10 tips for getting thicker hair in a month
Written by: Jill Seladi-Schulman
10 tips for getting thicker hair in a month Reviewed by Sara Harcharik Perkins, MD For many women, a head of shiny, healthy, thick hair feels …
How to tell if memory loss is normal aging or something more
Written by: Scott Grant
Pinpoint whether memory loss is normal aging or a warning sign—clear patterns to watch, the ABCS tracking method, and when to see a doctor to protect …
Cosmetic surgery after 60: Why doctors say timing matters more than age
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
Cosmetic surgery after 60: Why doctors say timing matters more than age Research shows health matters more than age when determining cosmetic surgery safety. Doctors say …
These countries have better health care than the US
Written by: Alex Andonovska
Countries with better health care than the US The 2024 World Index of Healthcare Innovation (WIHI) highlights a mix of steady leadership and significant upward shifts …
Can you drink alcohol on tirzepatide for weight loss?
Written by: Vanessa Gibbs
This article was reviewed by Lynn Marie Morski, MD, JD. Key Takeaways: You can drink alcohol on tirzepatide, but it may slow your weight loss and …
Pigmentation removal: What actually works for age spots
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
Pigmentation removal: What actually works for age spots Age spots, medically referred to as solar lentigines, are areas of increased pigmentation caused by long-term exposure to …
Blood plasma facials and stem cell treatments: Miracle or money pit for seniors?
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
Blood plasma facials and stem cell treatments: Miracle or money pit for seniors? Your dermatologist suggests a platelet-rich plasma facial for aging skin. PRP treatments cost …
Vision after 60: Surgery, lenses & what they cost
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
Vision after 60: Surgery, lenses & what they cost Your vision starts getting cloudy around age 65, and your eye doctor mentions cataracts. Then comes the …
Semaglutide for weight loss side effects: What to know
Written by: Vanessa Gibbs
This article was reviewed by Darragh O’Carroll, MD. Key takeaways: Common semaglutide side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation. These should get better with time. …
Estrogen gel vs. patch HRT: Which is best for me?
Written by: Hadley Mendelsohn
This article was reviewed by Julia Switzer, MD, FACOG. Key Takeaways Estrogen gels and patches are both effective HRT options for easing menopause symptoms like hot …
GLP-1 for weight loss: Everything you need to know
Written by: Vanessa Gibbs
This article was reviewed by Darragh O’Carroll, MD. Key Takeaways: GLP-1s are used for type 2 diabetes, as well as weight loss in people with obesity …
Important health checkups for Americans over 50
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
Important health checkups for Americans over 50 Preventive health screenings become critical after age fifty when disease risks escalate significantly. Regular checkups detect problems early when …
5 places you’re most likely to lose things in your home
Written by: Scott Grant
5 places you’re most likely to lose things in your home Stop wasting time hunting for lost items: learn the five high-risk loss zones where seniors …
Does Viagra help guys last longer?
Written by: Lauren Panoff
This article was reviewed by Lynn Marie Morski, MD, JD. Brand name Viagra® (AKA sildenafil citrate) has earned a reputation as the go-to fix for challenges …
Osteoporosis at 65: The bone density test your doctor forgot to order
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
Osteoporosis at 65: The bone density test your doctor forgot to order You turned 65, got your Medicare card, and scheduled your annual checkup. But there’s …
Does Viagra help guys last longer?
Written by: Lauren Panoff
This article was reviewed by Lynn Marie Morski, MD, JD. Brand name Viagra® (AKA sildenafil citrate) has earned a reputation as the go-to fix for challenges …
Why people confuse menopause & pregnancy symptoms
Written by: Sian Ferguson
This article was reviewed by Julia Switzer, MD, FACOG. Key Takeaways: Menopause and pregnancy can have similar symptoms, like missed periods, fatigue, and mood changes. Pregnancy …
Why is menopause causing me to bloat?
Written by: Jill Seladi-Schulman PhD
This article was reviewed by Lynn Marie Morski, MD, JD. Key Takeaways: Bloating is a temporary feeling of fullness, pressure, or tightness in your abdomen, possibly …
