Good morning. In today’s edition:

• Coca-cola Recalled Thousands of Cases of Lemonade Mislabeled as ‘Zero Sugar’

• Weight Loss Using GLP-1 Drugs Such as Semaglutide (Ozempic) Can Cause Huge Muscle Loss - Rapid Weight Loss Can Cause a Greater Loss of Muscle Mass Than Losing Weight Slowly. Low Muscle Mass is Associated With Decreased Immunity, Increased Risk of Infections, Poor Wound Healing, and Shorter Survival

• How Long a Person Can Stand on One Leg, Specifically the Nondominant One, is a More Telltale Measure of Aging Than Changes in Strength or Gait, According to New Research

• More Couples Are Engaging in Viral ‘Sleep Divorce’ Trend on Vacation, Study Finds

…and lots more. Have a great day!

FOOD & NUTRITION

Coca-cola Recalled Thousands of Cases of Lemonade Mislabeled as ‘Zero Sugar’

Coca-Cola has recalled more than 13,000 cases of Minute Maid Zero Sugar Lemonade because the boxes were wrongly labeled. They actually had the full-sugar lemonade instead. This is important for people who watch their sugar intake.

The recalled lemonade came in 12-pack cartons and was sent to stores in Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio. If you bought this drink, you can check the box for codes FEB1725CNA or FEB1725CNB to see if yours is one of them.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) calls this a Class II recall. This means it’s not likely to cause serious health problems but it's still serious for people who need to avoid sugar. Each can of this lemonade has 40 grams of sugar.

Coca-Cola has said that all the lemonade with wrong labels has been removed from stores, and there's nothing left to buy that's mislabeled. The FDA is still looking into this situation.

If you live in any of the affected states, it's a good idea to check any lemonade you've bought to make sure it's what you want. If it's mislabeled, you can return it where you bought it.

This situation shows why it’s important to read labels carefully, especially if you have special diet needs.

Source: edition.cnn.com

WEIGHT LOSS

Weight Loss Using GLP-1 Drugs Such as Semaglutide (Ozempic) Can Cause Huge Muscle Loss - Rapid Weight Loss Can Cause a Greater Loss of Muscle Mass Than Losing Weight Slowly. Low Muscle Mass is Associated With Decreased Immunity, Increased Risk of Infections, Poor Wound Healing, and Shorter Survival

Many people are using GLP-1 drugs like Semaglutide (Ozempic) to lose weight fast. But researchers have found a big problem with losing weight too quickly: it can cause a lot of muscle loss.

Skeletal muscles are important because they help us move and stay strong. They store amino acids. They help heal injuries, manage blood sugar, and support our immune system by making and storing glutamine. Losing these muscles quickly can lead to serious health problems.

Studies show that people using GLP-1 drugs for weight loss might lose between 25% and 39% of their muscle mass. This is a lot more than the 10% to 30% muscle loss from losing weight slowly by eating less.

This big loss of muscle can lead to weaker immunity, more infections, slow healing, and a shorter life. The fast weight loss from these drugs is the main reason for losing so much muscle.

Researchers from the Pennington Biomedical Research Center and Canadian universities say that these drugs are effective for weight loss. But, they should be used with a healthy diet and exercise to keep muscles strong.

Dr. Steven Heymsfield says to eat right and exercise while on these drugs. This will protect your muscles and health.

As research continues, doctors recommend a balanced weight-loss plan. It should preserve muscle mass and not harm overall health.

Source: newatlas.com

HEALTH

How Long a Person Can Stand on One Leg, Specifically the Nondominant One, is a More Telltale Measure of Aging Than Changes in Strength or Gait, According to New Research

A new study from the Mayo Clinic says that standing on one leg, especially the one you don't usually use, tells more about aging than muscle strength or how you walk. This study, shown in the PLOS ONE journal, focuses on balance as a key part of staying healthy as we get older.

Researchers tested 40 healthy people over 50. They checked their balance, walking, grip, and knee strength. The results showed that balance, particularly on the weaker leg, got worse faster as people aged.

Dr. Kenton Kaufman, who led the study, said, "Keeping your balance needs more than strong muscles. It also needs good vision, inner ear function, and touch." He pointed out that falling is a big problem for older adults and happens mostly when they lose their balance.

While hand grip and knee strength also went down with age, they did not decline as much as balance. The walking test results did not change, which means regular walking pace stays the same as we age.

Dr. Kaufman suggests practicing standing on one leg every day. He says if you can do it for 30 seconds, you're doing well. This simple exercise can help you keep your balance and prevent falls. "If you don't use it, you lose it. If you use it, you maintain it," he advises, promoting daily balance exercises without needing any special equipment.

Source: newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org

More Couples Are Engaging in Viral ‘Sleep Divorce’ Trend on Vacation, Study Finds

A new trend, "sleep divorce," is popular among vacationing couples. So, couples choose to sleep in separate beds. Many find it helps them sleep better and get along better during the day.

A study by Hilton found that 63% of travelers sleep better alone. 37% prefer separate beds when on holiday, especially when traveling with kids. "Three out of four agree it’s best to sleep apart from their kids while traveling," Hilton reports.

"Sleep divorce" might sound serious, but it doesn't mean couples are unhappy during the day. In fact, sleeping apart can actually make their relationship stronger. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine found that over a third of Americans sometimes sleep in different rooms to sleep better.

Men are more likely to sleep on the couch or in another room, with 45% saying they do this, while 25% of women say they move to different rooms. Dr. Seema Khosla, a sleep expert, says that getting good sleep helps couples argue less and feel happier together.

Some worry that "sleep divorce" might reduce couples' physical closeness. Others believe it could make their time together more special. Carolina Goncalves, a pharmacist, believes that sleeping apart can strengthen a couple's relationship. It can make them miss each other more and spark passion.

So, choosing to sleep apart while on vacation might be a secret to a happier relationship.

Source: independent.co.uk

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