Smoking is considered an addictive disease, which makes it much harder to quit. An addictive disease or addiction describes a persistent habit that is harmful to the person. Thus, addiction is a chronic (long-duration) disease with reliance on the substance causing the addiction. The addictive s...
We're learning more about the craving that fuels self-defeating habits—and how new discoveries can help us kick the habit.
While the long-term impact of weight loss drugs on the fashion resale market remains uncertain, it’s clear that the industry must adapt to evolving consumer behaviours. Brands can capitalise on this trend by partnering with resale platforms, offeri...
Semaglutide has a long half-life, meaning it lingers in the body even after you’ve stopped taking it. It’s recommended women be off the drug for two months before attempting to conceive. So if you know you want to start trying for a baby in June, for instance, your doctor will like...
Drugs designed to aid weight loss have become popular in recent months, and while the best known of them is probably Ozempic, there's also Wegovy and Saxenda. Now another drug called Mounjaro has been added to the race, and although it has not yet received FDA approval, but the approval...
Wegovy requires a prescription. And unlike Ozempic (semaglutide), Wegovy pens already have a needle attached that’s hidden inside the needle cover. Wegovy injections shouldn’t hurt. But taking your injection pen out of the refrigerator at least 30 minutes before your dose can make them more ...
While the Recommended Daily Allowance, aka the RDA, has long held at 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight (or .36 grams per pound), experts stress that women and those who are active likely need *much* more than that. “That is just a baseline,” says Kristen Smith, RD, a national...
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The event can cause permanent damage to heart tissue. Responding quickly to heart attack symptoms is essential to minimize complications and long-term heart problems. The more aware you are of some of the common and even some of the less common symptoms of a heart attack, the better equipped...
Weight loss can be influenced by many factors, including stress. When you're stressed, your body conserves energy which can lead to fewer calories burned and possible weight gain in the long run. Not only that, stress can trigger unhealthy coping behaviors like stress eating driven by cor...