Health Benefits

Older adults enjoying the benefits of weight loss and eating healthy while using GLP-1 medications (semaglutide or tirzepatide) for safe weight loss, heart health, and muscle and bone support.

What GLP-1/GIP medications really do for inflammation — and what they don’t. A clear, evidence-based guide for patients.

Medically authored by Joshua Silva, MD | Evidence-Based Weight Loss at Potere Health MD Last clinically updated: December 2025 Carrying extra weight affects far more than appearance — it shapes how nearly every system in your body functions. From your heart and hormones to your energy, sleep, and long-term health, the impact is often silent until symptoms appear. This physician-written guide breaks down what the science actually shows about the risks of excess weight — and t

Discover how GLP-1 and GLP-1/GIP medications improve metabolic, heart, liver, kidney, and sleep health—far beyond weight loss.

Semaglutide and tirzepatide can significantly improve insulin resistance, hormones, and weight in women with PCOS. Learn what clinical research shows—and whether these medications may be right for you.

Excess fat lowers testosterone and raises estrogen. This evidence-based article explains how weight loss can restore balance and what studies show about tirzepatide and TRT, including benefits and side effects.

Wegovy (semaglutide) is now FDA-approved for MASH with fibrosis (F2–F3) in adults. See what this means for treatment, eligibility, and weight management.

Zepbound (tirzepatide) is the first FDA-approved medication for obstructive sleep apnea in adults with obesity. Learn how it works and who may benefit.

Wegovy (semaglutide) is FDA-approved to reduce major heart risks in adults with obesity/overweight and cardiovascular disease. Learn what it means and who qualifies.