What to Know When Using a Telehealth Provider for Weight Management

What to Know When Using a Telehealth Provider for Weight Management

Key Takeaways Some telehealth services offer weight management subscriptions that include consultations, coaching and prescriptions. Often, these providers will not be able to prescribe GLP-1 agonist drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy. But they work with patients to provide less potent drugs and come up with a diet and exercise plan. Some compounding pharmacies or … Read more

Struggling with your weight? A Utah-born shaker is transforming bodies across America

Struggling with your weight?  A Utah-born shaker is transforming bodies across America

Promotional image courtesy of HLTH Code, St. George News / Cedar City News CONTRIBUTED CONTENT As a nation, there is no denying that they are getting sicker and fatter. And according to Joel Bikman, a longtime nutrition executive and co-founder of a new science-based health and wellness company, it might not be your fault. Promotional … Read more

Women Pay $15 Billion More Than Men For Medical Costs, New Report Shows

Women Pay $15 Billion More Than Men For Medical Costs, New Report Shows

Portrait of a senior woman standing in an office. Female with short hair and business casual attire … [+] looking at camera. getty The Pink tax, the financial penalty levied on females for everything from tampons and razors to toys and dry cleaning, is alive and well in the American healthcare system. Despite prohibitions against … Read more

Gym moving to Medical Mile wants to ‘represent yourself to yourself’

Gym moving to Medical Mile wants to 'represent yourself to yourself'

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) A local personal gym has relocated near Grand Rapids’ Medical Mile. REVfit operated in the Grand Rapids area for about 15 years. It made the move to 740 Michigan St. near Eastern Avenue to help “vaccinate the Medical Mile,” owner and personal trainer Autrey Stirgus said. Stirgus said as a personal … Read more