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A Deeper Dive Into Glp-1’s - glucagon-like-peptide-1 - A New Healthcare Tool For Weight Loss
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A Deeper Dive Into Glp-1’s – A New Healthcare Tool For Weight Loss

As we head toward the end of 2025, it’s likely that you or someone you know has gone on, or at least thought about going on, GLP-1 medications for weight loss. These drugs include popular brand names like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Victoza. They’ve become nearly impossible to miss—advertised on social media, television and in print. Most of the ads focus on weight loss, often with fine print disclaimers about other effects. Let’s take a closer look at how these medications work, their benefits and their drawbacks.

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Primary Care physician
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The Importance of Primary Care

“Follow up with your primary care provider.” Many people have heard this phrase after receiving medical care, whether at urgent care, the emergency room or even a cardiologist. Many do not understand why this is recommended, but patients are provided with this instruction for an important reason. A primary care provider (PCP) helps to coordinate your care and ensure that nothing is missed in keeping you healthy. Over time, the PCP goes beyond looking at only a single acute problem and cares for all aspects of your health. Connecting with a PCP is one of the few things in healthcare that has been shown to keep you healthy. 

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When It’s Not a Breath of Fresh Air: A Review of Asthma

With Spring in full swing, bringing with it allergy season, decreased air quality and more people out and about getting exercise, now is a good time to brush up your knowledge of asthma. This is a relatively common condition that affects up to 7% of children and up to 10% of adults in Minnesota. However, while common, this condition is not one size fits all and every person who has this is affected differently. 

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