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Dear Dr. Lo, I keep hearing about semaglutide for appetite suppression. How does semaglutide work? What makes it safer than its prescription weight loss predecessors? Semaglutide: It’s a great question because diet drugs have a checkered history. In the past, the most effective weight loss drugs were amphetamine-like drugs (“speed,” phentermine, etc.). They dramatically suppressed…

Pickleball, the beloved hybrid of tennis, badminton, and ping pong, has gained popularity at an astonishing rate across all age groups. For the 3rd year running, pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the United States. From patients at our clinic in Naples, Florida (the pickleball capital of the world) to seasonal summer players at our…

Bioidentical hormone treatments have gained significant popularity — and for good reason. If you’re one of the millions of people feeling the effects of getting older, you may be wondering if hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is right for you and what potential side effects to expect. You might have heard bioidentical hormones (BHT) can help…

Dear Dr. Lo, I haven’t felt like myself in a long time. How long does menopause last? Please tell me the brain fog, hot flashes and mood swings have an end! Technically, menopause is a point in time: 12 months after your last period. That’s menopause. After that, you’re post-menopausal. How long the symptoms of…

Something frustrating happens to most women when they hit menopause: the mid-section weight gain. Or as we often hear it called, the dreaded menopausal belt. Until recently, one of the only options for targeting this middle-aged weight would have been liposuction, but modern prescription weight loss has changed the game for women who want to…

ASK DR. LO When it comes to menopause, why do women seem to age suddenly – like dropping off a cliff – but men experience a more gradual decline?    The ovaries in women and the testicles in men make most of the sex hormones; eventually, they stop working, but with completely different patterns. For…

How does semaglutide work? What makes it safer than its prescription weight loss predecessors? In the past, the most effective weight loss drugs were amphetamine-based diet pills (“speed,” phentermine and others). As you would expect, they dramatically suppressed appetite and gave people a very energetic, euphoric effect. But almost nobody keeps weight off after taking those drugs, and they…

Discover revolutionary treatments to help banish your middle-aged bulge If it feels like losing weight just gets harder and harder, especially once you hit 40, it’s not just you. While it’s natural for our bodies to undergo changes over time, multiple factors make weight loss more difficult in our middle-aged years. It’s a struggle to…

Women Have Been Misled About Menopause: The truth about perimenopause and menopause   Hot flashes. Sleepless nights. Mood swings. Irregular vaginal bleeding. Painful intercourse.  During your 30s, 40s, and 50s, many women experience a range of these physical and emotional changes. Menopause, and the time surrounding it, can make you feel crazy — like your…

And why the normal testosterone range is a big lie Amidst the hustle and bustle of life’s responsibilities, it’s easy to overlook a silent but significant factor that plays a crucial role in both how you feel every day AND your overall health — testosterone.  This mighty hormone not only affects muscles and libido, but…