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Novo Nordisk’s highly anticipated Wegovy weight-loss pill has officially launched in the United States. The rollout marks a milestone as the first oral glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) therapy for adults living with obesity or overweight alongside related medical conditions.Ed Cinca, Senior Vice President for Marketing and Patient Solutions at Novo Nordisk, said in a press release: ‘We know there are people who are interested in addressing their weight but have been waiting on the sidelines for a medicine that was right for them. For many of them, that wait is over, as we can now offer the powerful efficacy of Wegovy.’He…

Key Takeaways The American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology released new blood pressure guidelines. Here are the key takeaways for health coaches and exercise professionals: Diagnosing high blood pressure is outside your scope of practice, but it’s important to understand the blood pressure thresholds. Even in those with a genetic predisposition toward high blood pressure, adopting healthy lifestyle behaviors can prevent hypertension. In fact, lifestyle change is a point of emphasis in the new guidelines. See below for a list of recommended lifestyle changes. Another important update is the use of the PREVENT risk calculator for determining cardiovascular disease risk. This tool calculates 10-year risk of developing cardiovascular…

A holistic wellness centre has seen demand for its mental health services surge this festive season due to a growing openness to the topic as well as the heightened anxieties that can come with the time of year.Kelly Madeiros, the managing director of Solstice in Hamilton, said studies consistently showed that stress levels increased during the holiday period.The centre saw demand leap between 25 and 30 per cent this November and December compared with the same period in 2024.Ms Madeiros said demand has been rising since the Covid pandemic broke out nearly six years ago but added that the trend…

This Mediterranean chicken recipe stars tender chicken breasts baked with cherry tomatoes, olives, capers, lemon, and feta for a healthy one-pan dinner. Cooked in just 30 minutes! Here’s a one-pan recipe that’s bright and bold with no tricky steps or hard-to-find ingredients: my baked Mediterranean chicken! After developing Mediterranean diet recipes for years and recently testing hundreds for my upcoming Mediterranean diet cookbook, I’ve been hooked on dinner ideas with zingy flavors and minimal dairy. What makes this Mediterranean chicken recipe work is the layers of flavor: the cherry tomatoes burst into a glossy sauce, the Castelvetrano olives add richness,…

This sheet pan pork tenderloin bakes to perfection in 35 short minutes, topped with a simple but delicious maple-mustard sauce. Surrounding it are tender, caramelized Brussels sprouts and sweet butternut squash. Sheet pan dinners are an easy way to make a full meal in one fell swoop. Just combine your meat (chicken, pork, beef, tofu, fish) with chopped vegetables that have a similar cooking time on a rimmed baking sheet, toss with oil, salt, pepper, and any other flavorings you like, pop the pan in the oven and wait for the timer to ding—dinner’s ready! Baked pork tenderloin is one…

Say hello to the first ever breakfast hash on my site! I wanted to create an easy, veggie and protein-packed breakfast for you to kick off the new year and meal prep for a busy week or share with loved ones. This sheet pan breakfast hash is loaded with colorful vegetables, perfectly spiced tender potatoes, sausage, and eggs that you roast up all on one pan. It couldn’t be easier to make, and is truly a full, nourishing meal baked right in your oven. I included tons of yummy ways to serve it and make it your own — breakfast tacos,…

Olives belong to the Drupe family, A fruit that grows on the olive tree that is scientifically known as Olea Europaea, and it is known for its green and black varieties, as the latter is green immature to turn black as a sign of ripeness, knowing that the weight of these fruits ranges between 3- 5 grams, on the other hand, olives are used in the preparation of many dishes such as salads, sandwiches, and appetizers, in addition to its oil, which occupies a high place in the Mediterranean diet, as 90% of olives in these areas are used to…

I didn’t mean to make the Bonfire Fleece Jacket from my winter collection at Target this good but… here we are!  SHOP BONFIRE FLEECE   ‘Tis the season! Sooo, I wanted to give you something special. Especially since my research for women’s fleeces showed most of the ones out there are giving …nothing. So I went to my sketchbook and created a fleece I hope you’ll love. It has: ✨ Soft, thick fleece paired with a techy fabric✨ Blousey, romantic raglan sleeves✨ Elastic cuffs as well as an elastic waist✨ Two huge cargo pockets✨ A full-front zip that ends in…

HIIT WITH WEIGHTS – STRENGTHS, BINES, FASCIA January 4, 2026 Ali Kamenova 1 VIP Membership This content is for Studio AK Monthly Membership and Studio AK Yearly Membership members only.Register Favorite Related Posts: VIP Membership NAMASTE BEAUTIFUL YOGIS,  I have been going through Andrew Huberman’s podcasts and applying them to classes. He has a neuroscience… VIP Membership NAMASTE BEAUTIFUL YOGIS, 2 days left from this 30 day program. I do want you to join me for the… VIP Membership NAMASTE BEAUTIFUL YOGIS, this week we have a mix of espresso cups and fluid flows. Lots of Cardio and Some…

  Biceps exercises are always among the most popular in any gym but there is little research into which are most effective. To address this, ACE-sponsored research evaluated some of the most commonly performed biceps exercises to determine which most effectively target the biceps brachii. They looked at the following eight exercises: Cable curl Barbell curl Concentration curl Chin-up EZ curl (wide grip) EZ curl (narrow grip) Incline curl Preacher curl Anatomy of the Biceps Brachii The biceps brachii muscles, which are located on the front of the upper arm, are responsible for flexion at the elbow and supination at the forearm (i.e., turning the…