Tag: Weight Management
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Festive Food and Hidden Risks: Liver Disease Awareness During Holidays
Holiday Indulgence and the Liver: Why It Matters As celebrations peak, tables fill with rich meats, buttery pastries, seafood feasts, and a steady flow of celebratory drinks. While these traditions bring joy, they can also quietly strain the liver. In Singapore and many parts of the world, the festive season often features multi-course meals, late-night…
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How to Get Lean: A Practical Guide to a Leaner Physique
Understanding What It Means to Get Lean “Getting lean” is often used loosely, but at its core it means improving body composition—reducing body fat while preserving or building lean muscle. The goal isn’t a dramatic crash diet or a temporary phase; it’s a sustainable approach that supports performance, health, and long-term well‑being. Set Realistic Goals…
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Wegovy Moves Closer to PBS Listing for Australians with Obesity and Heart Risk
What’s happening with Wegovy and the PBS The anti-obesity drug Wegovy, whose active ingredient is semaglutide, has taken a significant step toward being added to Australia’s Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). The move signals a potential change in how adults living with obesity and established cardiovascular disease could access a proven therapy at a reduced price,…
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Gout Rise Explained: Simple Lifestyle to Lower Uric Acid
Why Gout Cases Are Rising Gout, a painful form of inflammatory arthritis, is affecting more people around the world. While once seen mainly in older adults, rising prevalence is being reported in younger age groups as well. Several factors contribute to this trend, including aging populations, shifts in diet, and the global rise in obesity.…
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Postpartum GLP-1 Drugs Use Among New Mothers Surges, Study Finds
Overview: A new trend in postpartum care Researchers from Denmark have identified a notable shift in how some women manage weight after pregnancy. The study, which tracked medication use among postpartum women, found a sharp increase in prescriptions for GLP-1 receptor agonists—commonly known as weight‑loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy—beginning shortly after childbirth. This…
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Postpartum GLP-1 Drugs Use Increases, Study Finds
New Insight into Postpartum Medication Use Researchers in Denmark have uncovered a notable shift in how medications are used around and after pregnancy. While GLP-1 receptor agonists—popularly known by brand names like Ozempic and Wegovy—are primarily prescribed for diabetes and obesity, an emerging pattern shows more women receiving these drugs in the postpartum period. The…
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Postpartum GLP-1 Drugs See Sharp Rise, Danish Study Finds
Overview: A Surprising Postpartum Trend A recent Danish study reveals a notable uptick in the prescription of GLP-1 drugs—widely known for aiding weight loss and blood sugar control—among women in the period following childbirth. Researchers were initially examining medication use during and after pregnancy, but the data soon highlighted a clear trend: more women are…
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Brain Recordings Show Short-Lived Impact of Tirzepatide on Food Cravings
New insights into tirzepatide’s neural effects In a rare peek inside the brains of people with obesity and loss of control eating, researchers used brain recordings to study how tirzepatide—a drug sold as Mounjaro and Zepbound—affects cravings. The findings, though preliminary, suggest that the medication can acutely suppress activity in brain regions tied to reward…
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High-Protein Breakfasts Improve Satiety but May Not Alter Lunch Intake: What It Means for Weight Management
Understanding the Breakfast Protein Effect on Satiety Many nutrition studies emphasize the power of a high-protein breakfast to enhance feelings of fullness. While a protein-rich start can promote brief satiety and trigger appetite-reducing signals, researchers have found that these effects don’t consistently translate into smaller or larger meals later in the day. In practical terms,…
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Can a High-Protein Breakfast Help with Appetite Control?
Understanding the Link Between Breakfast Protein and Satiety Many nutrition experts advocate starting the day with a protein-rich breakfast to boost fullness and support weight management. The idea is straightforward: protein enhances satiety, helping you feel satisfied longer after eating. But does this translate into eating less later in the day? Recent findings suggest the…