May News Briefs

Microdosing GLP-1s Like Wegovy, Zepbound May Still Lead to Weight Loss. Research shows that microdosing GLP-1 medications may still lead to weight loss. Tatsiana Volkava · Moment/Getty Recent research suggests that people may still lose weight while staying on the lowest starting doses of GLP-1 medications, such as Wegovy or Zepbound, for longer periods. After one year, people taking sustained low dose tirzepatide lost about 5.5% of their body weight, while those taking sustained low dose semaglutide lost about 2.2%. Lower doses were associated with more modest weight loss than higher doses, but sustained low dose semaglutide was also associated.

Aerobic Exercise May Improve Brain Health in Postmenopausal Women. Research shows that aerobic exercise may improve cognitive function in postmenopausal females. adamkaz · E+/Getty Regular aerobic exercise can significantly improve thinking skills like planning and decision making in postmenopausal women, according to recent research. The greatest cognitive benefits were observed in those who engaged in 45 minutes of moderate aerobic activity four times per week. With two-thirds of Alzheimer’s cases occurring in older women, exercising during and after menopause may influence cognitive resilience. Regular aerobic exercise may help postmenopausal women strengthen executive function, according to new research. The study,.

Insomnia Isn’t Just Exhausting — It May Raise Your Risk of Stroke, Dementia. Recent research has found that chronic insomnia may increase the risk of stroke, dementia, and depression. ljubaphoto · E+/Getty A recent review has found that insomnia may be associated with an increased risk of stroke and hospitalization. The researchers also found evidence of an association between insomnia and depression, suicidal behaviors, and dementia. These findings add to growing evidence that insomnia may be linked to health risks beyond poor sleep and impaired daytime functioning. Insomnia may do more than leave you tired. A review published in Sleep.