As of 2021, the U.S. obesity rate among adults over the age of 20 was 41.9%.1 Unfortunately, people have been indoctrinated into thinking that “magic pills” are the answer, opposed to taking a long, hard look at your lifestyle, diet and eating habits. Wegovy (semaglutide), given as a weekly self-injection, has become so popular that,… Read More »
Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published September 13, 2018. By definition, a placebo is an inert substance that has no effect on your body. In medical research, placebos (such as sugar pills) are used as controls against which the effects of drugs are measured. However, the placebo effect, in which… Read More »
A study1 published in November 2022 in the journal JAMA found that young people who were prescribed benzodiazepines for a sleep disorder may be at higher risk for an overdose. Benzodiazepines, such as Xanax, are commonly prescribed to treat anxiety and insomnia. Sleep plays a vital role in your overall health and empowers your body… Read More »
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Health Canada Researcher Brittany Melton describes this vitamin marketing as a difference of emphasis, which presents men as ‘professional’ and women as ‘decorative’ Author of the article: Joseph Brean Publishing date: May 31, 2021 • 1 hour ago • 4 minute read • 8 Comments Men are sold multivitamins as energy pills… Read More »