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The effect of a rapidly changing lifestyle is also visible in our physical and mental health. These days, work pressure is continuously increasing on people, due to which they spend most of their time working in the office. Thus, people start becoming obese due to sitting in front of their laptop or computer all day long. Obesity is a serious problem, which has been a matter of concern around the world for some time. It can also cause many serious health problems. It becomes the need of the hour to control the cause so that its ill effects can be avoided. These days people adopt many measures to lose weight. While some people resort to working out, others lose weight by changing their diet. Ayurveda defines garlic as one of the helpful ingredients for effectiveweight loss. Here are a few ways you can use garlic in your daily diet. ALSO READ: This 3 ingredient ayurvedic drink can help lose weight in 1 month Garlic Avocado Toast If you want to make garlic a tasty part of your diet, then Garlic Avocado Toast will prove to be a great option. To make this, mash ripe avocado on whole grain toast and add grated raw garlic on top of it. The creamy layer of avocado combined with garlic will give your breakfast a delicious twist. Garlic Green Tea People often include green tea in their diet for weight loss. You can give it a different twist by adding garlic to it. You can prepare weight loss tea by immersing some crushed garlic cloves in hot water and adding green tea to it. If you want, you can also add a little honey or ginger to it for taste. ALSO READ: 6 healthy drinks to have on an empty stomach to reduce cholesterol Lemon Garlic Water If you want to lose weight, then start your day with a glass of lemon-garlic water. For this, squeeze the juice of half a lemon in a glass and then add finely chopped raw garlic to it and add hot water on top. By drinking this your metabolism improves and digestion also improves. Garlic Yoghurt Dip You can also include garlic in your diet in the form of dip. You can take the help of Garlic Yoghurt Dip to lose weight. To make this, mix grated ginger in curd and then you can easily eat it with anything. Garlic Smoothie If you start your day with smoothie, you can also add raw garlic clove to it for weight loss. You can prepare garlic smoothies by combining garlic with fruits like berries, bananas and spinach. Apart from being rich in nutrients, it will improve your metabolism and also help in weight loss. (Images courtesy: Canva)

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SEVERAL Teen Mom stars have focused on their fitness and undergone dramatic weight loss transformations.

The MTVstars' dedication to healthy living has gotten the attention of fans who have witnessed them shed weight over the past year.

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Fan-favorite Catelynn Lowell, 31, and HGTVstar Chelsea Houska, 32, among other Teen Mom stars, have happily shown off their slimmer figures both on the show and on social media.

Catelynn, who has been vocal about her body insecurities and desire to lose weight following the birth of her four children, recently flaunted her curves in a swimsuit.

The reality TV star often covers up in baggy tops and sweatpants but shocked fans in September after appearing in a snap donning askimpy black bathing suit.

In it, the reality star cuddled with her husbandTyler Baltierra, 31, during a beach trip.

The lovebirds stood on the sand and smiled for the camera inone pic, while a second showed them kissing with the gorgeous sunset and calm ocean waters in the background.

Catelynn wore her red locks in a ponytail and sunglasses on top of her head as they smiled at the camera.

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Tyler posted the photo toInstagramand gushed over his wife in his caption: "No matter where we go in this life, Im always at home when youre in my armsI love you so much @catelynnmtv."

In October, Catelynn showed off her amazing weight loss success in a plunging top and tiny booty shorts while dancing with Tyler.

TheTeen Mom: The Next Chapterstar has recently been focusing on her diet and exercise regimen.

Catelynn flaunted the results of her hard work in a sweet post shared by her husband.

TheMTVdad took to hisInstagram profile to share an adorable compilation dedicated to his wife in honor of their 17th anniversary.

In the first photo, the reality star sat on her hubby's lap, smooching while embracing him in a soft hug.

Catelynn wore a black flowy dress and sandals as she crossed her legs and showed major PDA with Tyler.

In a second snap, the couple sat in the same chair, but this time the mother of four licked her husband's cheek as he smiled brightly at the camera.

TheTeen Mom OGstar included a video of a stunning beach sunset and another of him paddling a gondola boat with his wife in the front seat.

The final clip of the compilation showed Catelynn wildly twerking on Tyler while enjoying a nighttime boat ride.

The TV personality flaunted her incredible weight loss in a plunging white top and micro mini-black shorts.

She looked thinner than ever as she danced against her man.

The pair showed off their slew of tattoos as they laughed and danced, with others screaming and egging them on in the background.

Tyler captioned his post: "Spending quality time with just me & my wife was amazing! I swear we just keep falling in love with each other over & over again & it just keeps getting more & more magical every timeI love you so much."

In mid-November, Chelsea showed off her drastic weight loss while modeling a pair of denim hotpants.

The 32-year-old shared an Instagram Story that showed fans her casual outfit while on a business trip.

Chelseasported a pair of denim short shorts that showed off the star's bare legs.

She paired the look with a white shirt that she tucked into her shorts, leaving a black studded belt visible.

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The outfit was complete with a large leather jacket and long thigh-high cowboy boots.

Chelsea held a black leather purse in her hand as she posed for the camera.

The MTV alum included a link to find her specific outfit online.

Chelsea, who has lost asignificantamountof weightin the past year, showed off hertiny waistand thin legs with the outfit.

But it's not just Chelsea's figure that's changed since her days on 16 & Pregnant as many fans have noticedother differencesin her looks and suggested that she may have gone under the knife.

Earlier in November, Chelsea shared a snap onInstagram commemorating the end of filming Season 2 ofDown Home Fab, theHGTVhome make-over show she co-hosts with her husband, Cole DeBoer, 35.

She posted several photos on social media fromthe show's wrap party, which she celebrated with crew members.

The post included a pic of Chelsea posing with Cole.

They stood in front of a gold backdrop as Chelsea wore a face of full glam makeup.

She showed off her thin frame in black pants and a matching bandeau top, which she topped with a sheer lace shirt.

Critics, however, were distracted by her "new face," commenting on it repeatedly.

Gary flaunted his incredible weight loss transformation in photos shared by his wife Kristina, 36, in honor of his 37th birthday on November 17.

TheYouTuber and his spouse have been shedding the pounds in recent months through diet and exercise.

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The mother of two took to herInstagram profilelast Thursday to post a tribute to her husband in celebration of his birthday.

The collage featured several pictures of the slimmed-down dad as he posed with various family members in recent weeks.

The first image showed Gary with his daughter Leah, 14, who he shares with fellow Teen Mom star Amber Portwood, 33.

The Itsgarytime host smiled while wearing a black T-shirt and backward hat as he embraced his daughter.

A second snap showed a thin Gary hugging his younger daughter Emilee, who he shares with Kristina.

The MTV notable looked slimmer than ever in a plain white tee and gray shorts.

A third photo showed Gary and Kristina smiling brightly in formal wear.

The father of two's face was nearly unrecognizable as he showed off his new fit frame.

He wore a white button-down with a black tie and matching fedora hat, while Kristina went for a black gown in the picture.

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The final shot was a solo selfie of Gary wearing a black T-shirt, black sunglasses, and a backward hat.

The star put up a rock and roll sign to the camera as he flaunted his major weight loss.

Kristina captioned her post: "The older you get, the more handsome you are. Wishing you the best birthday & another year full of happiness. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, sweet cheeks! Cheers to 37!!"

Gary's birthday tribute came about a month after he and his wifedebuted their dramatic weight loss transformationsin a Teen Mom: Next Chapter reunion clip.

Fans immediately noticed the jaw-dropping transformations and took to the comments section of the post to gush over the couple.

"I need to point out how great Christina [sic] looks," one person admitted.

"Gary lost so much weight Good for him, he was always a great guy and a Caring dad," a second gushed.

"Gary proud of him he has lost alot of weight and looks great," a third fan agreed.

"Wow Gary looks amazing!!!!" a fourth complimented.

Kristina shocked fans with her major body transformation in a recent photo as well.

The 36-year-old appeared in a snap with the rest of theTeen Mom: The Next Chapter cast, and fans couldn't get over her new look.

In the photo taken at the show's reunion taping,Kristinasmiled alongside her husbandGary on stage.

Kristina looked significantly thinner than she had during previous appearances on the show.

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The TV star donned an all-black outfit, exposing her bare arms and legs with her dark hair flowing down in loose waves.

The pic was shared on a popularTeen Mom forum, where fans flooded the thread to gush over Kristina's apparent makeover.

"Omg the weight loss from Garys wife!! (Im sorry I cant remember her name for the life of me) lol. But seriously she looks amazing," one person wrote.

"Both Kristina and Gary look great!" another added.

"Gary and Kristina look amazing! Good for them," someone else echoed.

"I didnt even recognize Kristina," a fourth said," and a fifth thought she looked "incredible."

Kristina also showed off a bold look and her fit figure while wearing a steamy leopard top as she and Gary had a heart-to-heart talk about Leah on an episode ofTeen Mom: The Next Chapter.

While sitting on the couch, Kristina showed off her curvy figure.

TheMTVstar donned a V-necked leopard outfit with denim jeans.

She listened and nodded while her hubby opened up about his concerns regarding Leah.

After watching the clip, fans jumped to thecomments sectionand cheered for Kristina's weight loss.

One fan praised: "Cant pay attention to the conversation because Kristina honey, you look good!"

Another fan agreed and added: "She really does!" along with a red heart emoji.

A third fan cheered: "Kristina looks amazing! Gary looks like he lost a little weight too! Im very proud of them."

In August, Amber flaunted her significantly slimmer figure in a stripped-down Instagram post.

The Teen Mom star posted a seductive photo selfie that showed off her body, and a considerable amount of bare skin, while she wore a body suit in bed.

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The camera was angled so that both Amber's cleavage and her exposed thighs were captured in the snapshot.

She captioned the post: "Women are criticized for so many things.

"Ive battled with my weight and NOW Im here and comfortable in my skin."

The reality TV star concluded: "No one can take that from me!"

Amber also showed off her slender frame in a mirror selfie earlier this year.

Captioned: "Its going to be a bada** Saturday!" fans rushed to the comment section to compliment the mother of two on her appearance.

One person wrote: "You look so beautiful!"

Another commented: "You look stunning!"

A third fan remarked: "Looking awesome."

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Researchers from Harvard recently showed that aspirin could help to treat people with fatty liver disease (Meeting ofAmerican Association for the Study of Liver Diseases, November 10, 2023). Eighty patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) were randomly assigned to receive either low doses of aspirin (81 mg/day) or placebo for six months. Compared to the placebo group, the 40 patients who took aspirin had reduced amounts of fat in their livers and improved markers of liver inflammation and scarring. Among the aspirin group, only one dropped out of the study due to heartburn, and there were no reports of serious bleeding.

More than 80 million North Americans suffer from NAFLD. About 70 percent of patients with Type II diabetes and more than 90 percent of obese patients with diabetes suffer from NAFLD, and more than 20 percent of those patients already have permanent damage called cirrhosis, where healthy liver tissue is replaced by scar tissue. A person with NAFLD can go on to develop high blood pressure, high cholesterol and high triglycerides, which markedly increase risks for obesity, diabetes, heart attacks, strokes, and liver and kidney failure. Most people who have NAFLD do not know they have it until late in the disease when they develop abnormal liver function blood tests. By then, they are already likely to have permanent damage to their liver as well as significant blood vessel damage and heart problems.

How Does Aspirin Reduce Liver Fat? Several studies show that aspirin is associated with a reduction in the amount of fat in the liver, scarring in the liver, liver cancer and liver-related death for patients with viral hepatitis (Biomed Res Int, 2020;2020:7806860). A fatty liver has many of the same risk factors as obesity and diabetes (J of Hepatology, 2008;49(4):600-607): eating too much food, especially foods that can raise blood sugar levels too high not exercising having high blood sugar, high cholesterol, high triglycerides and high blood pressure

We know that aspirin can lower blood sugar and the amount of insulin in the blood stream of diabetic patients (Cell Physiol Biochem, 2011 Dec; 28(5): 923-932). Aspirin stimulates insulin and glucagon secretion and increases glucose tolerance in both diabetics and non-diabetics (Diabetes, 1978 Dec;27(12):1196-1204).Scientific Explanation: Aspirin helps to reduce inflammation and liver cancer by blocking cycloxygenase-2, platelet-derived growth factor and harmful fat accumulation. Specifically, aspirin blocks cyclooxygenase 2, which converts arachidonic acid to prostaglandins that cause an overactive immunity called inflammation (J of Biological Chemistry, 1993;268(9):6610-6614).

Daily aspirin can reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes in people with diabetes, but aspirin also increases risk of major bleeding (N Engl J Med, 2018;379:1529-39). Since aspirin can cause bleeding, most people who have bleeding disorders should avoid aspirin. So should most people with anemia or kidney disease. Currently, daily aspirin is not recommended for diabetics unless they have a history of heart disease and are at significant risk for suffering a heart attack (British J Of Clinical Pharmacology, Aug, 2020;86(8):1465-1475). Please readDaily Aspirin May Not Save Lives

Current Treatment for a Fatty Liver People who store fat primarily in their belly are also most likely to store a large amount of fat in their liver. You can often identify who is likely to have a fatty liver and Type II diabetes just by looking at a person because people who have a big belly and small buttocks are at very high risk for being diabetic and suffering heart attacks (JAMA,2017;317(6):626-634). A fatty liver can usually be treated in its early stages with an anti-inflammatory diet and exercise program, any program to lose weight, and even bariatric surgery when obesity is extreme. SeeFatty Liver Disease Can Often Be Cured With Lifestyle Changes, Not With Drugs

At this time, there are no FDA-approved drugs to treat NAFLD, but some drugs such as pioglitazone or glucagon-like peptide-1 agonists may increase the benefits of lifestyle changes.

My Recommendations Because of the potential to cause serious bleeding problems, most doctors would not recommend aspirin to treat a fatty liver unless a person is at very high risk for a heart attack or has already had a heart attack.

If you have a big belly, dramatic lifestyle changes can save your life. I believe that everyone should follow ananti-inflammatory lifestylethat helps to prevent excess fat from being deposited in the liver: Lose weight if overweight Eat lots of vegetables, fruits, beans, nuts and other seeds Avoid sugar-added foods and drinks (including fruit juices) Restrict refined carbohydrates foods made with flour such as bakery products, pastas, and most dry breakfast cereals Avoid red meat and processed meats Avoid smoking and recreational drugs, and avoid or restrict alcohol Try to exercise every day

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If you're curious about where to start when working toward your goal weight, consider checking out the Mediterranean Diet, this year's #1 weight loss plan. Not only is the MedDiet an exceptional healthy lifestyle choice because of its emphasis on fresh fish, veggies, whole grains, fruits, and nuts, but there are also so many amazing dishes you can seamlessly prepare. It's easy to get bored with many diets within the first few weeks of following them, but the possibilities of this particular way of eating are truly endless. We have the 10 best Mediterranean Diet recipes for weight loss, so there's no better place to start your diet than right here.

How is the MedDiet beneficial for weight loss? Laura Burak MS, RD, founder of GetNaked Nutrition and author of Slim Down with Smoothies tells Eat This, Not That!, "Consider the qualities of a Mediterranean diet and the foods and lifestyle that exist in Mediterranean regions of the world where obesity and heart disease is the least prevalent. There is an abundance of plant foods or foods that naturally grow outside or are found in nature like whole grains, beans, lentils, fruits and veggies, avocados, olives, nuts, seeds, and fish. These foods as a whole are naturally full of fiber, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and heart-healthy omega-3 fats which help to stabilize blood sugar and keep you full, satisfied, and well nourished with very little added sugar."

A diet that's chock-full of veggies, heart-healthy fats, and lean proteins in just the right amounts is really "THE recipe" for keeping up a healthy weight, Burak adds. That's because it offers protein that will keep hunger cravings at bay, along with volume and fat from produce, so you're basically "eating more but taking in less." Burak says this is essential if you're looking to lose weight or maintain a healthy weight.

When following the MedDiet for weight loss, there are certain food staples you should include on your weekly shopping list. They include:

Now, let's get into the 10 best Mediterranean Diet recipes for weight loss you'll want to add to your rotation ASAP. All of these recipes feature ingredients that are MedDiet-approved. Keep reading to learn more, and when you're done, be sure to check out People Are 'Souping' for Weight Loss & Say It Can Get You a Flat Belly Fast.

"Avocado is my favorite addition to meals like salads and sandwiches because not only is it delicious, but it is an excellent source of fiber and omega-3 fats, so this combo satisfies and stabilizes your hunger," explains Burak. This recipe for spicy tuna and avocado fish tacos will provide a solid helping of fresh avocado, along with protein from the ahi tuna. Plus, one serving will only set you back 330 calories, making it an ideal lunch or dinner.

Get our recipe for Spicy Tuna and Avocado Fish Tacos.

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What's better than a refreshing yet filling salad you'll actually want to prepare time and time again? If you're into food prepping, this is an amazing meal that you can organize most of the ingredients in advance and take to lunch during the week. You'll get your lean protein from the chicken, along with fresh greens and avocado that will leave you feeling satisfied. 6254a4d1642c605c54bf1cab17d50f1e

Get our recipe for The Ultimate Grilled Chicken and Avocado Salad.

Cooking your dinner in a packet will save you so much time. Plus, this recipe is delicious and weight loss-friendly! The best part is that this meal is only 250 calories, and you can customize it depending on what kind of fish you're in the mood forfrom sea bass, to halibut, to another white fish. In addition to lean protein, you'll also be getting in an excellent helping of veggies.

Get our recipe for No-Mess Sea Bass Packet.

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Lentils and salmon are key foods in the Mediterranean Diet. This easy roast salmon recipe features both, and it will only cost you 440 calories for a well-rounded, nutrient-packed meal. There are two grams of fiber and three grams of protein in just one tablespoon of lentils, and a whopping 47 grams of protein and 20.5 grams of fiber in one cup, which is what this recipe calls for.

Get our recipe for Easy Roast Salmon With Lentils.

Give yourself a big dose of heart-healthy fats and vitamin C with this spicy grilled mahi-mahi recipe. It definitely comes with a kick, thanks to the spicy African pepper sauce, so if you're into spice, this recipe may be what you're looking for.

Get our recipe for Spicy Grilled Mahi-Mahi With Red Pepper Sauce.

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This salad packs a healthy punch with a solid dash of protein. Perfect for lunch or dinner, Brussels sprouts are filled with fiber and come with a high water content. In addition, the eggs and pickled red onions are a tasty touch. You can even easily replace the eggs with another favorite lean protein, like chicken or tuna, to switch this recipe up.

Get our recipe for Warm Brussels Sprouts Salad With Eggs and Pickled Red Onions.

This is a quick dish you can whip up when you're pressed for timeespecially if you can grab a rotisserie chicken on your next shopping run. Kale is a star when it comes to being a healthy food for your MedDiet weight loss plan. In addition, it can boost your bone health, ward off colds, and decrease blood clotting. The white beans and chicken make this a well-rounded, protein-packed recipe.

Get the recipe for Rotisserie Chicken, Kale, and White Bean Salad.

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Like lentils, chickpeas are another member of the legume family that can aid in your weight loss efforts. They will help keep you full long after you finish your meal, and they taste divine in this grilled salmon recipe.

Get our recipe for Grilled Salmon with Chermoula Chickpeas.

This roasted autumn harvest salad is such an ideal combination of fruits and vegetablesespecially for the fall and holiday season. Prepare it as a side dish to a lean protein, or eat it solo for lunch. Once you make it, you'll be hooked!

Get our recipe for Roasted Autumn Harvest Salad.

Let's get real: Who doesn't love a good fish taco bowl? This recipe comes complete with salmon, vinegary cabbage slaw, mango salsa, creamy guacamole, and coconut milk-infused cauliflower rice. Talk about getting your fill of protein, veggies, and fruit in one bowl of goodness!

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Sharon Osbourne is getting candid about her weight loss from Ozempic and how husband Ozzy Osbourne is worried that she's putting her health at risk.

During an appearance on Good Morning Britain on Friday, Sharon, 71, admitted that the "Crazy Train" rocker, 74, isn't thrilled about her slimmer physique and how she's achieved it. "He doesn't like it," she said, explaining that he feels she's lost too much weight.

"And he's scared that something us going to happen to me," Sharon continued, referring to her use of the Type 2 diabetes drug. "He says, 'You've got skinny then something else is going to happen.' He's always thinking about the downside that it's too good to be true."

Sharon agreed that she could stand to put on "a few pounds," but said her body is at a point where it's "not listening, it's staying where it is."

The former The Talk host said she first decided to take Ozempic because she was "fed up" with struggling with her weight. "I just thought, 'I've tried everything so I might as well try this,' /" she explained.

Despite her husband's worries about potential long-term side effects, she has found that the medication works well for her. "I mean, look, it does what it says on the packet. It absolutely does," she noted.

She did, however, voice her own concerns about Ozempic and similar drugs being used by younger people. "I don't think it's for teenagers at all. I'm scared for like 16- to 20-year-olds because it's easy to say, 'This is it. I can eat what I want. I keep taking this injection and I'm like this,' " she explained.

"I just think it needs to be in the hands of older people, who totally understand there could be side effects to this," she added.

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During her GMB appearance, Sharon also touched on Ozzy's significant health challenges, saying the Black Sabbath vocalist has been through "five years of nightmares and operations" on his neck and spine to repair structural damage he sustained after a 2019 fall.

"I do not know how he has withstood it," she said.

Ozzy himself opened up about his health in a recent interview with Rolling Stone UK. Its really knocked me about, he said of having to undergo four surgeries. The second surgery went drastically wrong and virtually left me crippled. I thought Id be up and running after the second and third, but with the last one they put a fucking rod in my spine. They found a tumor in one of the vertebrae, so they had to dig all that out too. Its pretty rough, man."

Sharon told the outlet that it's been difficult for her to see her husband endure so much. "Ive just felt so helpless and so bad for Ozzy, to see him going through the pain," she said.

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Nov 21 (Reuters) - Medtronic (MDT.N) raised its annual earnings forecast on Tuesday as strong sales in its surgical and diabetes units allayed concerns about the impact of new diabetes and weight-loss drugs on long-term growth, sending its shares up nearly 4% in morning trade.

Makers of medical products used in bariatric surgery and glucose-monitoring devices have been trying to ease investor concerns over a potential hit to demand from the rising popularity of new GLP-1 drugs like Novo Nordisk's (NOVOb.CO) Ozempic and Eli Lilly's (LLY.N) Mounjaro.

Medtronic's CEO Geoffrey Martha said GLP-1 drugs would have a modest but temporary impact on the bariatric surgery market.

Dublin-based Medtronic joins peers Johnson and Johnson (JNJ.N) and Abbott Laboratories (ABT.N) in playing down the impact of GLP-1 drugs, which suppress hunger in patients.

"Bariatric surgery will continue to remain the gold standard for addressing obesity," Martha said, adding that many patients who try these drugs will not stay on them for more than a year due to concerns related to costs and side effects.

Over the long term, health care costs may be delayed with the use of GLP-1s but not eliminated, limiting the impact on medical-device companies, said John Boylan, analyst at Edward Jones.

When asked about a possible spin-off or sale of its respiratory and patient-monitoring units, Martha confirmed to Reuters that Medtronic is continuing to work on the separation, which is expected by the first half of the next fiscal year.

Sales in Medtronic's diabetes unit stood at $610 million, beating estimates of $588.4 million. Martha expects diabetes devices to drive the company's sales growth in the second half of the fiscal year.

It now estimates profit per share between $5.13 and $5.19 for the fiscal year ending in April 2024, above the previous $5.08 to $5.16 per share range.

Medtronic beat adjusted profit by 7 cents for the quarter ended Oct. 27, according to LSEG data.

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The medical sensation of the decade is a set of drugs that help people slim down. With weekly injections, people can drop 15 percent to more than 22 percent of their body weight on average, often 40, 50 pounds or more. No safe medicine or any other weight-loss strategy except surgery has been so effective. Given that nearly 42 percent of Americans are obese, and thus vulnerable to diabetes, heart disease, stroke and various kinds of cancer, Wegovy, Zepbound and other so-called GLP-1 agonists come as a breakthrough. They offer a way to vastly improve public health not to mention quality of life among people who struggle to lose weight.

Surely, health insurers, including employers and Medicare, can find a way to pay for these extraordinary drugs. If they dont, only wealthy people will benefit while poorer Americans are more prone to obesity. And the opportunity to bring a large share of the population back to good health will be largely lost.

Doing this without drastically inflating the price of U.S. health care and straining public budgets will be hard. The monthly cost for the drugs is upward of $1,000. (Zepbound is $1,060 and Wegovy $1,350.) If Medicares drug-coverage program, Part D, were to cover Wegovy at the list price for all obese beneficiaries, it would cost more than the entire Part D budget and more than the total amount of excess health-care spending on obese Americans of all ages (estimated to be $260 billion in 2016), according to an analysis in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Part D pays for the drugs only to treat diabetes. The law bars the program from covering weight-loss medications, but Congress could easily remove this obstacle put in place at a time when overweight status was stigmatized as a personal failing, rather than reflective of deep-seated biological drives, and weight loss was considered only a cosmetic benefit.

The drugs stand to be alarmingly expensive for private insurers, too. If more than a tiny fraction of the people they cover use the drugs, the cost will drive up premiums for everyone. The injections are meant to be taken in perpetuity people who quit see much of the weight return which could translate into an enormous addition to Americas already world-beating health-care costs. Yet more and more employers are covering them, as most Americans want them to do.

Limiting demand would be a daunting challenge because almost half the U.S. population meets the Food and Drug Administration criteria for taking them: They have either a body mass index of at least 30 (obesity) or a BMI of 27 (overweight) and at least one weight-related ailment (diabetes, high blood pressure or high cholesterol, for example). Not everyone who qualifies will want the drugs, of course, and many who start taking them will quit. A recent study found that 68 percent of patients stop within a year of starting presumably, this is at least in part because of unpleasant gastrointestinal side effects. But demand is already so high, the drugmakers are having trouble keeping up.

This demand also keeps prices aloft. The medicines are priced at least 40 percent higher than what would be cost-effective, considering their benefits, according to the Institute for Clinical and Economic Review, a research organization. But the list prices arent immutable; theyre subject to negotiation. Private insurers strike deals with drugmakers to pay significantly less. And prices will fall as similar new drugs hit the market and, in years ahead, as generic versions of the drugs emerge. Note that Zepbound, which the FDA approved for weight loss this month, is cheaper than Wegovy, approved in 2021, even though studies suggest Zepbound may work a bit better.

Insurers can lower their prices by buying the medicines in bulk, guaranteeing drugmakers large markets. This strategy could also work for state Medicaid programs, only a limited number of which now pay for the drugs.

For Medicare specifically, Congress needs to grant Part D the authority to not only cover the medicines but also include them among the medicines for which the program can negotiate prices.

Even as prices fall, the federal government has a responsibility to support broader studies of the drugs long-term safety. It must also keep up other efforts to address obesity including by discouraging ultra-processed food and by encouraging greater physical activity (for example, by improving school lunches, food package labeling, and public spaces and pathways for exercise). The weight-loss drugs are not miracle cures. Many people cannot or do not want to tolerate them, and even patients who shed many pounds often remain obese or overweight. The medicines are one weapon in the obesity fight but one that, if broadly used, may be powerful enough to make a big difference.

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Maintaining the success: Nine long-term weight loss secrets and strategies

Whether for health reasons or aesthetic ones, theyve finally managed to lose those unwanted pounds! While losing weight and getting to their desired health status is difficult, its just as hard to maintain their progress.

After most people lose their desired amount of pounds, their progress stagnates, and they return to their old lifestyle and eating habits. Unfortunately, this can result in regaining the pounds that they just lost and then some. If they want to keep this from happening and maintain their success in the long term, theyve come to the right place.

Dont stop exercising

When people have an end goal in mind, they find it fairly easy to work their tails off to reach their weight loss goals. Once they achieve their goal, its easy to take a few days off or reward themselves with more cheat days.

However, Its amazing how difficult it is to resume your exercise schedule after taking a few days or weeks off. Therefore, while its okay to slow down a bit and maybe add the occasional rest day, taking a prolonged amount of time off from exercising is a bad idea.

Stay accountable

While some people are disciplined enough on their own to lose weight and maintain their ideal weight, most people have more success when they dont do it alone. Having a friend, family member, or loved one to whom youre accountable can make a world of difference when it comes to losing weight and maintaining your success.

Thats why it may be beneficial to have an accountability partner that you check in with regularly to ensure youre maintaining your weight loss strategies and not getting stagnant.

Slightly increase the caloric intake

The way your body works is that you lose weight by having a caloric deficit. In other words, your body loses and works off more calories through exercise, sleep, and daily activities than it takes in through the food and drink you consume.

Therefore, once you reach your weight loss goals and youre in the maintenance stage, youll want to increase your caloric intake slightly. That way, your weight stays right where it is.

Have daily weigh-ins

Once you reach the maintenance stage, its important to have daily weigh-ins to ensure youre sticking to your weight loss game plan. If your weight fluctuates too much one way or the other, you can quickly make adjustments to get back on track.

Consider weight lifting

When people are working hard to lose weight, they typically focus on cardio, abs, and lots of movement. However, once theyre in the maintenance stage, adding a few days of weight training into the mix can be beneficial.

Lifting weights is a great way to regain some of the muscle you may have lost on your weight loss journey. Additionally, certain weight loss programs incorporate light cardio into the mix, making for a good, all-around workout.

Dont get down on yourself

Whether youre still in the weight loss period or the weight maintenance one, youre bound to have disappointments and setbacks. Maybe you gained a few pounds since your last weigh-in, or you gave yourself one too many cheat days.

Whatever it might be, setbacks are a part of life, and its important to deal with them constructively. Make sure you dont get down on yourself too much, as it could lead to a slippery slope of getting back into bad habits. Instead, pick your chin up, get back to your weight maintenance routine, and work even harder than you did before.

Water, water, water

No matter what stage you are in your weight loss journey, drinking lots of water is always important. Water helps keep you hydrated and energized throughout the day so that you have the energy you need to meal prep and work out. Water is also a natural filler, so loading up on water will help you eat less during meals.

Get plenty of sleep

In addition to being important for your mental health, sleep is also important for your physical well-being. While youre sleeping, your body is metabolizing food, burning calories, and building muscles. Each of these things is important for losing and maintaining weight, so you should strive for 7 and 9 hours of sleep each night.

Stress is a killer

When you feel stressed out, your body automatically releases cortisol to calm you down. While cortisol helps reduce your stress, it also contributes to fat and weight gain. Therefore, its important to find ways to keep from stressing out in the first place or to find destressing alternatives.

Last words

If you notice the scale creeping up again but havent changed anything about your routine, talk with your doctor about Dallas Wegovy pricing and if a prescription weight loss medication may be right for you. These once-weekly medications work to help you maintain a healthy weight by suppressing your appetite and increasing feelings of fullness.

Its important to find a sustainable system and stick to it to maintain your weight loss goals. Going from one diet to another, taking days off of working out, or throwing in random cheat days is a recipe for disaster.

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With the festive season sneaking up on us, so too is the Christmas feast with all the indulgent trimmings.

But if youre looking to shed a few kilos before the silly season, Brisbane dietitian Leanne Ward said there are three simple things you can implement into your life right now.

If you want to lose weight before Christmas, here are the things I recommend as an expert in healthy and sustainable fat loss, the mum-of-two said in her Instagram.

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The three easy tips dont require you to spend any extra money.

To get started, Leanne suggested planning all your meals in advance.

What details most peoples fat loss attempts is making spur of the moment nutrition choices negatively influenced by friends, family or colleagues, she explained.

A huge win for fat loss is to meal prep if you can.

If not, know what your meals will be each day so youre not spending additional mental energy thinking about them and then just saying, Screw it, Ill eat whatever because Im tired or cant be bothered cooking.

The nutrition expert, otherwise known as The Fitness Dietitian on social media, said you should load up on enough protein and vegetables at each meal.

95 per cent of the population dont eat enough vegetables, she revealed.

Healthy adults should have more than five serves of veggies a day thats at least two-and-a-half cups of cooked vegetables or five cups of salad.

Ensure every meal has ideally 20 to 40g of protein in it.

Finally, Leanne suggested adding a buffer to your weekend.

To achieve fat loss you dont have to be perfect or 100 per cent clean with your choices, she said.

But if you have heavier food and alcohol on the weekends, you need to buffer this with lighter days during the week.

Too many people dont so they dont achieve the fat loss they desire.

Last month, Leanne revealed the secret to sustainable fat loss was to focus on what you can add in instead of what you should take out.

If the thought of doing something to help you lose weight long term makes you want to cry... STOP, she said.

If you cant see yourself doing something for at least 12 months such as creating a sustainable habit out of it theres no real point doing it as any weight you lose doing the strict behaviour means youre likely to re-gain it again the second you stop doing the behaviour.

The young me tried cutting things out 100 times before I realised that adding IN more filling whole foods and allowing the treats in smaller amounts instead of restricting then bingeing on them was the KEY to balance long term.

Leanne said she has been able to stick with a healthy diet and lifestyle for more than 10 years now without falling off the wagon.

Here are four things that helped her lose weight sustainably:

Often when I work with my coaching clients, I increase the amount of food volume theyre eating but lower the overall calories and their body goes from holding onto weight to kick starting fat loss without feeling starving, she said.

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Weight loss can be tricky to navigate independently, so you should seek advice now. You want to know about Saxenda vs Mounjaro to determine which medication is best for your body.

Stop stressing and keep reading to go into your next doctors appointment armed with the knowledge that will lead to you making a healthy lifestyle change.

Dont just dive into one at random. Read on to learn more about Saxenda and Mounjaro.

Saxenda is the brand name for liraglutide. This is a medication initially developed for treating type 2 diabetes.

It was later found to induce weight loss. The FDA now approves it as a weight management drug.

Saxenda works by imitating a hormone called GLP-1 in the body. This hormone helps regulate appetite and decreases food intake, leading to weight loss.

Saxenda is administered through an injection. It is recommended for individuals with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher. Those with a BMI of 27 or higher have at least one obesity-related condition.

Mounjaro is a combination medication that includes two drugs:

Phentermine is a stimulant that suppresses appetite. Topiramate is an anti-seizure medication with weight loss effects. Mounjaro is taken orally and comes in different doses, unlike Saxenda, which only has one dose.

Both Saxenda and Mounjaro are effective in aiding weight loss. The effectiveness of Saxenda lost an average of 4-5% of their body weight over a year. Those taking Mounjaro lost an average of 6-9%.

It should be noted that the effectiveness of these medications also depends on an individuals lifestyle and dietary habits. They are meant to be combined with a healthy diet and exercise for optimal results.

The weight loss effects of both medications may plateau after a certain period. Individuals may need to change their dosage or switch to a different medication.

As with any medication, there are potential side effects associated with Saxenda and Mounjaro. Common side effects of Saxenda include:

On the other hand, Mounjaro may cause :

There are also more severe side effects that may occur with both medications. It is essential to consult with a doctor before starting either medication. This is to discuss potential risks and determine if it is the right choice for an individual.

The cost of Saxenda and Mounjaro can vary depending on insurance coverage, dosage, and location. However, in general, Mounjaro tends to be more affordable than Saxenda.

Individuals should also consider the long-term costs of these medications. They may need to take them extended to maintain their weight loss results.

In some cases, insurance may not cover the cost of these medications. It makes them a significant financial investment for individuals.

When deciding between Saxenda and Mounjaro, there are several factors to consider beyond the primary considerations of effectiveness, side effects, and cost.

Its crucial to consider ones personal health history. Certain pre-existing conditions can interact negatively with these medications.

For instance, Saxenda may not be suitable for individuals with a history of pancreatic disease. Mounjaro may be less appropriate for people with a history of depression or mood disorders due to its potential to increase suicidal thoughts.

Lifestyle habits can significantly influence the effectiveness of these medications. These drugs are intended to be used with a healthy diet and regular exercise regimen.

Therefore, individuals who commit to these lifestyle modifications may see better results. Its also essential to consider any habits that may hinder weight loss, such as excessive alcohol consumption or smoking.

Individual preferences significantly determine the medicine one may opt for in their weight loss journey. These preferences are often shaped by personal comfort, ease of use, and the impact on daily life.

For instance, the method of administration can be a big factor. With Saxenda, its administered through injections, which may be off-putting for some people, particularly those with a fear of needles. On the other hand, Mounjaro is an oral medication, which may be perceived as more convenient and less invasive.

Both medications require a long-term commitment to maintain weight loss results. One must consider their readiness and willingness to take medication for an extended period and the associated costs. Individuals who prefer a more short-term solution may want to explore other weight loss options.

Long-term commitment to weight loss medications like Saxenda and Mounjaro extends beyond just the physical act of taking the medication. It entails a comprehensive shift in lifestyle and mindset. Patients should be prepared to incorporate regular exercise and a balanced, nutritious diet.

Finally, consulting with a healthcare professional before starting either medication is imperative. They can provide individualized advice based on your health history, lifestyle, and financial situation. This helps you make an informed decision.

Additionally, they can monitor your progress and make necessary changes to dosage or medication if needed.

If you are considering weight loss, choosing between Saxenda and Mounjaro is not a one-size-fits-all decision. Its about pairing the right solution with your unique health profile and lifestyle needs.

Remember, these medications are not magic bullets but tools that can bolster your weight loss journey when combined with consistent exercise and a balanced diet. Consultation with healthcare professionals is paramount in making this choice.

They can help you navigate each medications potential benefits, risks, and side effects. Ultimately, the best medication for you is the one that works harmoniously with your body and aligns with your personal health goals.

If you are looking for more medication options, check out these weight loss drugs. Your journey to a healthier you is personal, and your medication should be.

In conclusion, Saxenda vs Mounjaro are effective weight loss medications that work differently. Individuals should consult with a doctor to determine which medication best suits their specific needs and consider factors such as effectiveness, side effects, and cost before deciding. Whichever medication is chosen, it is essential to remember that weight loss requires dedication and lifestyle changes for long-term success.

So, working closely with a healthcare provider to develop a comprehensive plan for achieving and maintaining a healthy weight is vital. Remember that this document should be used as a reference only and not as medical advice.

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