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Understanding GLP-1: Nature’s Ozempic Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) is a hormone responsible for regulating appetite, blood sugar, and digestion. Medications like Ozempic mimic GLP-1 to promote weight loss, but there are…
New Orleans is no stranger to unpredictable weather, but this week’s historic snowfall brought the city to a screeching halt, much like the rare freezes of 1899 and 2018 that…
Is New Orleans Becoming the New California? Recent union activity among nurses in New Orleans has sparked a debate. The movement echoes similar efforts in California, raising questions about patient…
Health disparities continue to plague the Black community, creating significant obstacles to achieving optimal wellness. Improving health outcomes requires education, access, and systemic change. Here we provide effective strategies for…
Start with Realistic Expectations The new year often comes with pressure to achieve. Most resolutions fail because they demand perfection. Release that burden now. Focus on Progress, Not Perfection Striving…
by Thomas Rutledge Ph.D. Metabolic biology meets food psychology. Key points For tens of millions of Americans, food cravings are a frequent or even daily experience. Defined as “an intense…
Believing in something bigger than yourself can be good for your mental health. By Daniel Fryer M.Sc., MBSCH Key points Do you consider yourself religious or spiritual? Do you believe…
Ditch these subtle biases to become at least slightly happier. Life can feel hard for all sorts of valid reasons. However, if everything feels like a struggle, it can be…
René Mõttus Ph.D. Does your life satisfaction say more about your life or your personality? Key points When scientists ask people to rate their life satisfaction, those saying they are…
By Rita M. Rivera PsyD Protect your basic needs and reclaim time for health and self-fulfillment. In a world that often prioritizes work productivity over well-being, shifting to a life/work…