We are constantly bombarded with health and wellness trends promising quick results and miraculous transformations. From the viral social media challenges to the latest skincare elixir, a new solution is always trending.   In a world of overwhelming information, how do you separate genuine, sustainable health and wellness practices from clever marketing schemes and fads?   Navigating health trends and identifying one that will help you meet your personal goals requires more...

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Losing weight isn’t just about changing how you look — it’s about gaining better health. Even small steps toward a healthier weight can lower your risk for serious conditions, improve your mood, and boost your energy. Discover the real health rewards that come with every pound lost.

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Most of us have experienced setting a resolution or goal but then end up struggling to actually start or maintain it throughout the year. Changing habits in service of long-term goals is a challenging process that takes time, creativity and perseverance. The science of habits Habits are unconscious behaviors, triggered by our brain’s craving for reward and dopamine (a hormone that helps us feel pleasure or joy). Habits are particularly difficult to stick with when we don’t...

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“Have some! A few bites won’t hurt. But I made this because I know you like it.” It’s likely we’ve all dealt with comments like this at some point. Instead of providing support, it seems like well-meaning loved ones are trying to derail your healthy eating plan. Intentional or not, the pressure to eat can make you feel uncomfortable, or worse, leave you feeling disappointed in yourself after you’ve gone off-course. It's okay to say no There are many valid reasons to turn...

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The landscape of weight loss treatment is evolving, with new medications providing effective tools for managing obesity. However, the integration of these drugs into a personalized treatment plan, guided by a medical professional, is essential for sustainable success.  Weight loss drugs are not a new concept. In fact, they have been around for decades and have proven helpful in certain circumstances. The newer medications that are often in the media are glucagon-like peptides...

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Obesity drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic have ushered in a new age medical weight loss. In this episode, obesity medicine specialist Dr. Kenneth Wells, explains how these medications work, how they should be used and what patients should know when considering this treatment.

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Obesity and the need to lose weight is a deeply personal journey. With many new medical options available, it can be difficult to select the best individual approach to be successful with long-term weight loss. Obesity is the second-highest cause of preventable deaths in the United States. The rate at which obesity has worsened over the past 20 years, especially in the state of Ohio is alarming, and there is now a growing amount of national attention focused on the problem....

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Obesity has been deemed a disease of worldwide epidemic proportions. In the United States, obesity directly affects 40% of the adult population and an additional 30% are considered overweight. Obesity is now ranked as the second-highest cause of preventable deaths in the United States. The rate at which obesity has worsened over the past 20 years is alarming, and there is now a growing amount of national attention focused on the problem. When talking about obesity, it is...

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