Cravings can occur for many different reasons, including stress, hormone changes, lack of sleep, and environmental triggers. Although food cravings are very common, there are several effective lifestyle strategies you can use to combat them.

There are a lot of misleading marketing claims regarding weight loss supplements. In fact, many of the supplements currently being sold have not been proven to have any effect on weight control. This is why it’s important to use caution.

Just recently, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently issued a warning about counterfeit and compounded versions of GLP-1 RAs.

Chinese New Year means that there will be a lot of food and drinks. Although pausing your GLP-1 RA treatment may seem like a good way for you to enjoy the festivities, it is not recommended. Consult with your doctor if you intend to do so.

Appetite suppressants help to reduce how much a person eats, either by acting in the brain to make them feel less desire to eat, or by acting in the digestive system to help them feel full for longer.

Keeping an eye on body fat percentage is more important than just monitoring body weight, as it is a more reliable indicator of health risks associated with obesity and other metabolic conditions.

Small steps can lead to big wins. So set some easy and achievable health and fitness goals this coming new year.

Dr. Kyle Tan, founder NOVI Health and Preventive Medicine Consultant, shares practical strategies for managing weight without compromising the festive spirit in this The Straits Times article.

Learn how to stay on track with a diet by knowing where a food falls on the nutrient-calorie density quadrant for a flexible, sustainable dieting approach.

Believing in common nutrition myths can prevent you from achieving your health and wellness goals.

Sleep helps regulate a number of physiological systems, including glucose metabolism. Poor sleep can exacerbate insulin resistance, impair glucose tolerance, and lead to elevated blood glucose levels.

Calorie counting may help with immediate weight loss, but when it comes to maintaining that weight loss and ensuring overall health, the quality of nutrition, hormone regulation, and metabolism all play important roles.

A higher waist-hip ratio (WHR) indicates more abdominal fat relative to your hips, which is a risk factor for several health conditions including cardiovascular diseases and type 2 diabetes.

Nutrition and fitness are both important components of health. They work together in synergy to support your well-being and longevity. So if you’re looking to maintain or improve your overall health and wellness, it’s crucial to pay attention to both of these factors.

Weight loss can help to balance hormone levels, which makes continued weight loss easier. This can be achieved through lifestyle changes, sometimes along with weight loss medications known as GLP-1 RAs.

As women enter their 40s, the natural process of aging (and the beginning of perimenopause) brings a host of new challenges, from maintaining energy levels to preserving muscle strength and cognitive function. Alongside these changes, managing or losing weight becomes increasingly difficult.

As men age, maintaining or losing weight becomes increasingly challenging. This is due to many factors including declining metabolism, decreasing testosterone, and less activity

Maintaining a balanced diet and engaging in regular exercise can be powerful tools in managing weight during the perimenopausal stage, during menopause and post-menopause.

Menopause marks a significant transition in a woman's life, often accompanied by changes in metabolism that can make weight management more challenging.

If you lose more than 5% of your starting body weight over a period of 6 to 12 months or less, it’s important to visit a doctor for an evaluation.