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If you feel like your sleep isn’t what it used to be, you’re probably right. Even healthy aging is associated with changes in sleep patterns like shorter sleep duration, less deep sleep and more frequent awakenings throughout the night. But it’s not all bad. In fact, despite these...

5 Health Conditions Linked to Poor Sleep

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(Family Features) Snoring throughout the night. Gasping for air suddenly while sleeping. Feeling tired after a night of rest. These aren’t just signs of a poor night’s sleep – they could be symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea.

Sleep Apnea is More Than a Snore

If you’re following the Olympics this year, you may have heard Ilona Maher famously sharing that she has a body-mass index (BMI) of 30. As an almost 6-foot-tall rugby player, she uniquely understands that her weight may not be the most important factor for her health. But is she an outlier, or is there more to this story for those of us that aren’t high-performing athletes?

5 Health Markers That Are More Important Than Your Weight, According to Experts

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Pain under the left rib cage can be caused by various conditions, ranging from benign to more serious issues. Here’s a breakdown of potential causes:. Indigestion: Overeating, eating spicy foods, or consuming carbonated drinks can lead to discomfort or pain in the upper abdominal area.

Pain Under the Ribs Above the Stomach

An anti-inflammatory diet reduced the risk of dementia by 31% in people even if they had type 2 diabetes, heart disease or stroke, according to a new study.

Eating these foods lowers dementia risk, even with type 2 diabetes and heart disease, study says

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GERD – gastroesophageal reflux disease – can often be treated naturally with these methods

If Acid Reflux Is Keeping You Up at Night, Try These Doctor-Approved Methods to Help Sleep With GERD

Scientists are starting to unravel the secrets behind Ozempic/Wegovy and similar GLP-1 drugs. In trial data published Thursday, researchers found evidence that GLP-1 therapy can noticeably boost the body’s fat-burning potential. The findings indicate that these drugs aren’t helping people lose weight just by reducing appetite, as some have suspected.

Does Ozempic Burn Fat or Just Reduce Appetite? A New Study Offers a Clue

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Adults in a preliminary study who had prediabetes and were overweight or had obesity also lost between 15 and 23 percent of their body weight.

Zepbound and Mounjaro Might Completely Erase Your Diabetes Risk

Dehydration affects 20% to 30% of older adults and is usually caused by insufficient water intake. It may also be caused by excess water loss through diarrhea, vomiting, sweating, high fever, or side effects from medication. Dehydration occurs when a person loses more water than they take in. Water serves...

Symptoms of Dehydration in Adults Older Than 65

Hypoglycemia symptoms include having anxiety, emotional instability, dizziness, and lightheadedness. Here's a list with more signs to watch for.

10 Warning Signs of Low Blood Sugar

Ozempic and Wegovy may have some new competition. Eli Lilly has announced that its new diabetes drug, Zepbound (tirzepatide), reduced the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes by 94% in prediabetic adults in a clinical trial. Additionally, treatment with tirzepatide resulted in sustained weight loss through the treatment period, with...

Eli Lilly says its new diabetes drug was 94% effective in clinical trials

3.6 Million Americans Could Be Covered for Wegovy Under New Medicare Rules. TUESDAY, Aug. 27, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- New Medicare rules could make 3.6 million Americans -- or even more -- eligible for treatment with the pricey weight-loss drug Wegovy, a new study finds. Under the new rules, the...

3.6 Million Americans Could Be Covered for Wegovy Under New Medicare Rules

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It might be gas, but it could also be something more serious.

What's the Deal With That Pain Under My Right Ribcage? Experts Explain

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"They get more than us, Why nobody told me about this?". If you're looking for a tasty option that won't break the bank, a Chick-fil-A's kids' meal might be just what you're after. It seems like a great deal. In fact, some people argue it's a better deal than a regular adult meal. This TikToker took the audience through the ins and outs of this meal.

Chick-fil-A customer says they’ll never order a full meal again after seeing kids’ meal

‘This is a game changer.’ Ordering off the kid’s menu comes with a certain set of expectations. Small portions, lower prices—possibly an age restriction—but generally, nothing too off-base as far as ordering food.

‘For $6, who cares?’: Applebee’s customer shocked after ordering both adult and kids’ cheeseburgers

Participants in a self-directed dietary education program who experienced the most success in weight loss over a 25-month period were those who consumed higher amounts of protein and fiber, according to a recent study. Personalization and flexibility were also crucial factors that helped these dieters stick to their plans over...

Want to lose weight? Try eating more protein and fiber

Plus, the surprising answer to whether or not it's safe to take Ozempic if you're trying to conceive.

The Truth About Whether Weight Loss Drugs Like Ozempic Can Help With PCOS

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Medically reviewed by Danielle Weiss, MDMedically reviewed by Danielle Weiss, MDCortisol belly is weight gain in the abdominal area, sometimes referred to as abdominal obesity, caused by an excess of the stress hormone cortisol. It can happen to anyone experiencing prolonged stress.Other factors can also contribute to fat accumulation in the abdomen. Abdominal obesity is common: approximately 53% of adults in the United States experience the condition, and it is more common in people with uteruses.Treatment for cortisol belly usually requires individuals to identify stressors and reduce them. Avoiding smoking, getting more sleep, and seeking mental health care can help.Cortisol...

What To Know About Cortisol Belly

A three-year study of tirzepatide – a medication approved in the US as Mounjaro for diabetes and Zepbound for weight loss – found that when adults who had prediabetes and obesity or overweight used it weekly, it lowered their risk of progression to diabetes by 94% compared with a placebo, according to drugmaker Eli Lilly.

Tirzepatide cuts risk of diabetes by 94% in adults with prediabetes and obesity or overweight, drugmaker says

A new study highlights that the best type of exercise for managing type-1 diabetes varies by gender, with men benefiting from tailored interval exercises based on their initial blood sugar levels, and women responding well to both interval and continuous exercises. This research supports personalized exercise guidelines to prevent hypoglycemia.

New Study Reveals Best Forms of Exercise for Diabetes

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Overweight? Good Sleep Is Even More Crucial to Your Health

TUESDAY, Aug. 27, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Good sleep is important for the health of overweight men and women, a new study shows. Heavy-set people who...

Overweight? Good Sleep Is Even More Crucial to Your Health

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