
Ozempic push for seniors? Some doctors say more people age 65 and over should be on it
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Some doctors are recommending that more adults in these older age groups incorporate Ozempic and other GLP-1 drugs as a means of improved health and longevity. Here's why.
Just 9% of older adults age 65 and older say they have taken GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro. "Combining GLP-1 medications with lifestyle changes, such as regular exercise and a balanced diet, can amplify the benefits." Melissa Rudy is senior health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to melissa.rudy@fox.com.
"As our bodies age, we have an increased likelihood of developing medical problems," Dr. Jennie Stanford, an obesity medicine physician in Pennsylvania and medical contributor for Drugwatch, told Fox News Digital.