
Kelly Wood
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1 week ago |
health.com | Ashley Wong |Hannah Harper |Kelly Wood
Grace Cary / Getty Images Magnesium is an essential mineral in many body processes, including blood pressure control, muscle and nerve function, energy production, and blood sugar regulation. It is available in many foods, sold as a dietary supplement, and in some medications. While magnesium deficiencies aren't common in people without health conditions, people with diabetes often have low magnesium levels. Diabetes is one of the most common metabolic conditions linked to magnesium deficiency.
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2 weeks ago |
health.com | Brandi Jones |Kelly Wood
Galina Zhigalova / Getty Images Fatigue is more than just feeling tired. About 1 in 4 people report fatigue to their primary care provider. It affects women more often than men, with one study finding that about 18% of women experience it, compared to about 14% of men. Many women try to push through it, but fatigue is often the body’s way of saying something is off. You can take the first step toward feeling like your usual self again by addressing fatigue and exploring the cause.
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1 month ago |
health.com | Kirstyn Hill |Kelly Wood
RealPeopleGroup / Getty Images Zepbound (tirzepatide) is a once-a-week injectable weight-loss medication. It helps reduce your appetite by influencing two hormones: glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP). Taking Zepbound may help with weight loss when paired with exercise and a balanced diet. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has also approved Zepbound to help with sleep apnea in people with obesity.
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Dec 24, 2023 |
blackdoctor.org | Kelly Wood
Depending on the year you had in 2023, you might be relieved it's almost over. This year had its ups and downs and you may have learned some difficult lessons but pat yourself on the back for surviving it all. The start of a New Year brings hope, a sense of a new beginning, and a fresh start.
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Nov 10, 2023 |
health.com | Jillian Kubala |Kelly Wood
Low blood sugar levels, referred to as hypoglycemia in the medical world, is defined as blood sugar (glucose) levels below 70 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL).1 Hypoglycemia is most commonly seen in people with diabetes, especially type 1 diabetes. Low blood sugar levels can lead to dizziness, fainting, anxiety, and even more severe symptoms, such as seizures.
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