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Metabolic syndrome Archive

Medications and treatments

Weaning off a GLP-1? Tips for the transition

Published March 16, 2026

Research suggests that people who stop taking GLP-1 weight-loss drugs typically regain all the weight they lost in under two years. To sustain their progress, these people should eat more protein, fiber, and healthy fats; eat on a consistent schedule; exercise; and prioritize sleep.

Diet and nutrition

People who stop weight-loss drugs may gain back weight and lose heart benefits

Published February 18, 2026

A 2026 study suggested that people who stop taking weight-loss medications rapidly regain weight and lose heart health benefits associated with the drugs.

Diet and nutrition

Skipping breakfast may increase risk for metabolic syndrome

Published November 21, 2025

In a 2025 study, skipping breakfast was associated with a 10% increased risk for metabolic syndrome, a disorder defined by having three or more of the following: abdominal obesity, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, high triglycerides, and low HDL cholesterol.

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