How to prevent and address obesity in dogs
By Heidi Clayton According to the American Kennel Club, 56 percent of all dogs in America are considered obese. Many veterinarians consider obesity to be the biggest threat to a dog’s health. Obesity can cause many of the same health issues in dogs that the...
Climb your way to fitness: treadmill inclines for midlife and beyond
Walking on an incline setting on a treadmill is an excellent way to boost your fitness, and it’s particularly effective and safe for people in their 40s, 50s and beyond. This low-impact exercise can enhance cardiovascular health, strengthen muscles, and help with...
Nutrition guidance for patients taking GLP-1 medications
GLP-1 (Glucagon-like Peptide-1) medications are a class of drugs used primarily to treat Type 2 diabetes and obesity. These medications work by mimicking the action of the natural GLP-1 hormone, which increases insulin secretion, decreases glucagon secretion, slows...
Could your prediabetes actually be Type 1 diabetes?
A diagnosis of prediabetes typically sets off a familiar course of action with your doctor: weight loss, exercise, and lifestyle changes to prevent the progression to Type 2 diabetes. But what if there’s more to the story? According to Shore Physicians Group...











