174.Spring into Health (The Latest Health and Wellness) Update: FDA Weightloss Drug Approvals, Colon Cancer Screening, and Alzheimer's Insights

01/04/2024 21 min
174.Spring into Health (The Latest Health and Wellness) Update: FDA Weightloss Drug Approvals, Colon Cancer Screening, and Alzheimer's Insights

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Leave Health Bite a Feedback.Click This Link.It's the first week of April and it is spring and it feels like a great time to get pro-active about our health, and we are  glad you are here because we are going to talk about some of the important news headlines in health, nutrition, weight loss and wellbeing.This episode of Health Bite covers important news in health, nutrition, weight loss, and wellbeing, including the FDA's approval of a new indication for Semaglutide, the rise of colon cancer in younger adults, and the identification of modifiable risk factors for dementia and Alzheimer's disease. In this episode, Dr. Adrienne Youdim discusses important health news, nutrition updates, weight loss tips, and overall well-being. She highlights the FDA approval of Wegovy (semaglutide) for reducing the risk of cardiovascular issues in adults with cardiovascular disease and overweight or obesity. Stay informed and take proactive steps for your health and wellbeing.What You’ll Learn From This EpisodeLearn about the FDA approval of Wegovy  (semaglutide) for reducing the risk of cardiovascular events in adults with cardiovascular disease and overweight or obesity.Find out about the changing guidelines for colon cancer screening, now recommended to start at age 45 instead of 50.Discover the rising cases of Alzheimer's disease and the three key modifiable risk factors identified in a recent study: diabetes, alcohol use, and traffic-related air pollution.…please let's not hijack movement by marrying it to weight loss. The benefits of exercise to your health and well-being are so much more profound.”- Dr. Adrienne YoudimHow We Can Support Adrienne—and Each Other Our community’s love and presence are powerful. Here’s how you can become a catalyst for this shared journey of transformation: Share Your Voice with an Honest Review on Apple Podcasts. Your thoughtful reviews help spread Adrienne’s message to those who need it most. Take a moment to leave a genuine review and strengthen our community together. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/health-bite/id1504295718 Stay connected by following Health Bite on Spotify. Share your reflections in the comments and join the conversation. Your experiences and insights add richness to our collective growth. Follow and comment on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2jwdHPnWJaoBs2ZJe0nnP6 Send #LoveNotes and Reach Out on Instagram. Let Adrienne know you’re walking this path with her by sending a #LoveNote or a direct message on Instagram. Your encouragement fuels her journey and fosters the connection that makes this community thrive. Adrienne’s Instagram handle here: https://www.instagram.com/dradrienneyoudim/ Together, we’re creating a space where vulnerability is met with support, and transformation is celebrated as a courageous act.

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