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I’ve Been Frontline for Nearly 20 Years… Here’s What People Wish They’d Taken Care Of Sooner.
After almost two decades as a frontline paramedic, I've seen people at their absolute worst. One thing I hear over and over again is: "I wish I had looked after myself sooner." Here are some of the most common health issues I see—and many are influenced by lifestyle choices made years earlier. 🫀 High Blood Pressure Often called the silent killer. Many people have no symptoms until they experience a heart attack or stroke. Could be reduced by: Maintaining a healthy weight, re

Melissa Zimmerman
Jun 72 min read


GLP-1s, Retatrutide & the Feeling of “Not Caring”: Understanding the Emotional Side of Weight Loss Medications
Over the past 12 months, a growing number of people using GLP-1 medications such as Semaglutide, Tirzepatide and newer therapies like Retatrutide have reported something unexpected. Not just reduced hunger. Not just weight loss. But a feeling of becoming emotionally "flat," less interested in things they once enjoyed, or simply feeling like they "don't care" as much as they used to. While these medications have transformed the treatment of obesity and metabolic disease, under

Melissa Zimmerman
Jun 64 min read
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