If you have an autoimmune disease, specifically a rheumatologic disease affecting the joints, muscles, bones, and connective tissues, then your mobility can decrease significantly, Lakkis explains
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Incorporate: Aerobic exercise, such as brisk walking, jogging or swimming, three to five times per week Resistance training, such as weightlifting and bodyweight exercises, two to three times a week Prioritize sleep
Overall prescribing rates (GLP-1 RA prescriptions per total prescriptions) have remained stable in the last 3 months, with rates in December 2023 about the same as rates in November 2023 and October 2023
This approach aligns with the growing recognition that the future of pain management lies not in blocking pain signals indefinitely, but in actually healing the underlying pathology
Medications that mimic GLP-1 (like semaglutide and tirzepatide) are FDA-approved for: Type 2 diabetes management (Ozempic) Chronic weight management (Wegovy, Zepbound, and Mounjaro) These drugs help reduce appetite, slow digestion, and improve metabolic efficiencyall of which support gradual, sustainable weight loss