If you've swapped sugar for a diet soda or a packet of pink or yellow sweetener, you've probably wondered: is this actually helping me lose weight or manage my blood sugar? The honest answer is "it's complicated." First, let's talk about some myths out there. Many people tell me they have heard artificial sweeteners [...]

If your job requires you to drag a hose line, carry a downed victim, scale a fence, or wrestle a combative subject, your muscle isn't cosmetic. It's your equipment. So when firefighters and officers ask about starting a GLP-1 agonist such as semaglutide or tirzepatide, the topic that clients most often bring up is [...]

Joe is a first responder who goes to see his primary care provider for his annual checkup. His blood pressure is borderline high. His cholesterol is elevated and getting worse. His blood glucose is inching closer to diabetes. Over the past few years, he has gained weight. His provider gives him familiar advice: cut [...]