GLP-1 Drugs May Alter Taste Perception
About 1 in 5 people taking GLP-1 medications like Ozempic report that food tastes sweeter or saltier than before, according to a study from researchers in Vienna. This heightened taste perception may be linked to the reduced appetite commonly experienced on these drugs.
Staying Social Is Key to Healthy Aging
Healthy aging isn't just about diet and exercise—staying socially connected is critical too. The World Health Organization now lists loneliness as a major public health concern. A UK study published in PLOS One found that 40% of seniors reported feeling lonely, which was associated with increased health issues and higher medical costs.
Dealing with Age Spots? Treatment Options Are Available
If you're noticing age spots, dermatologists say there are treatments that can help. Over-the-counter skin-lightening products, prescription creams with hydroquinone, microdermabrasion, and laser therapy are all options that can reduce discoloration by targeting the pigmentation process in the skin.