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Lesson 5: Knowing Your Treatment Options

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From the basics to biologics, do you know your treatment options?   LESSON 5 OF 13 Knowing Your Treatment Options 6 MINUTES START LESSON Your IBD flares up — now what? Learn about the different treatment options, from long-term meds to short-term anti-inflammatories, and how to find the best for you.     Coming Up Your Next Lesson: Self-Care During a Flare Flares can be long, painful, and frustrating. Listening to your body is key — is it time to go for a walk or curl up with a heating pad? Learn what you can do to ease your discomfort during a flare. Revisit Previous Lessons   Lesson 4: Foods to Avoid Lesson 3: Prevent Flares and Avoid Triggers Lesson 2: ...

Extra Belly Fat, Not BMI, a Stronger Predictor of Heart Failure Risk

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New research has found that extra abdominal fat is strongly associated with an increased risk of heart failure. Excess belly fat contributes to systemic inflammation, which endangers cardiovascular health. 💉 A guide to GLP-1s . Here's what changes in appetite, weight, and side effects typically look like after 30 days — and what comes next. March 21, 2026   TODAY'S TOP STORY Extra Belly Fat, Not BMI, a Stronger Predictor of Heart Failure Risk READ ON   This Hospital Worker Had 3 Attacks in 4 Days. 'Listening' to His Body May Have Saved His Life READ ON ...