Weight control Archives - The Health Insider

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Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro Are Changing Our Food Choices

2025-12-03

Appetite-suppressing GLP-1 medications may be changing the way Canadians eat – Smaller appetites and healthier choices are impacting restaurants and the food supply sector in significant ways.

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Exercise Alone Isn’t Enough: The Essential Role of Protein in Building Muscle

2025-06-05

Exercise creates demand—but only protein gives your body what it needs to rebuild stronger.

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Weight-Loss Med Wegovy Now Approved to Treat Heart Attack Risk

2024-11-28

Discover how the medication Wegovy tackles obesity and reduces heart attack risk by 20% - a breakthrough for many Canadians.

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Ozempic and GLP-1 Drugs – Surprising New Health Benefits

2024-10-30

From diabetes care to potential benefits for heart health, Alzheimer’s, and more, GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic are reshaping medicine.

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Weight Loss at Menopause is Possible. Here’s How.

2024-10-11

Menopause weight gain isn't inevitable! Discover how healthy habits, strength training, and mindset can help you feel better than ever.

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A Bad Diet Is Like Alcohol For Your Liver

2024-09-12

Your liver works tirelessly but a rising threat is on the horizon. With liver disease cases expected to rise 20% by 2030 and liver cancer rates soaring, could your next meal be the problem?

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5 Steps to Fight Menopause Inflammation

2024-09-11

As estrogen drops during menopause, inflammation often spikes. Learn about anti-inflammatory foods and lifestyle tips to manage it.

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Taking Ozempic? Better Understand The Long Term Impact

2024-09-05

Weight loss drugs like Ozempic are changing lives but as with all medications, they can come with side effects. Learn more about the risks scientists are discovering as their use becomes more widespread.

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Bulge No More: Modern Solutions for Hernia Repair

2024-08-26

Hernias affect around 27% of men. Learn about the 6 types as well as options for publicly funded and quicker repairs, and how surgical and other techniques are improving quality of life post-surgery.

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Wegovy: Now Available in Canada for Obesity

2024-05-10

With over eight million Canadians living with obesity and only four weight loss medications that aren’t made to treat diabetes, Wegovy is in high demand.

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Six Things You Can Do to Help Reduce Risk of Age-Related Macular Degeneration

2024-02-07

Age is the biggest and unalterable risk factor for AMD, but there are many lifestyle choices you can make to reduce your risk.

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Diabetes on the Rise, What’s Your Plan to Avoid it?

2023-11-14

The risk of type 2 diabetes can be reduced by 90 per cent. Learn more about how you can reduce your risk starting today.

Weight control

Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro Are Changing Our Food Choices

Exercise Alone Isn’t Enough: The Essential Role of Protein in Building Muscle

Weight-Loss Med Wegovy Now Approved to Treat Heart Attack Risk

Ozempic and GLP-1 Drugs – Surprising New Health Benefits

Weight Loss at Menopause is Possible. Here’s How.

A Bad Diet Is Like Alcohol For Your Liver

5 Steps to Fight Menopause Inflammation

Taking Ozempic? Better Understand The Long Term Impact

Bulge No More: Modern Solutions for Hernia Repair

Wegovy: Now Available in Canada for Obesity

Six Things You Can Do to Help Reduce Risk of Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Diabetes on the Rise, What’s Your Plan to Avoid it?

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