GLP-1s Help… But Healthy Habits Help Even More
- Dr. Gerda Maissel
- 22 hours ago
- 1 min read
It's estimated that one in eight Americans is currently taking a GLP-1 such as Ozempic or Mounjaro. A new poster at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2025 examined whether lifestyle changes affect major cardiovascular outcomes (MACE). The lifestyle modifications were exercise, a healthy diet, getting good sleep, reasonable stress, social connection, and not smoking, not drinking or moderate alcohol intake, and no opioids.
People taking GLP-1s lowered their risk of major cardiovascular issues by 20%. Wow. But those who had six or more healthy lifestyle attributes had a 50% lower risk of major cardiovascular problems. Double wow.
The punchline is that even if you are eating less and have lost weight on a GLP-1, you should still ensure that you are sleeping, exercising, and avoiding smoking, drinking and opioids.
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