Weight loss injections and vision problems

👀 In a recent news article, Robbie Williams has opened up on the effects of the weight loss injections he's having. 

💉 While noting the benefits they've had on his weight and mental health, he's also admitted to have been unfortunate enough to experience one of their rare side effects, namely vision problems.

🚨 These drugs are GLP-1RAs, of which the most well known are semaglutide (marketed under the brand names Ozempic and Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro). 

☝🏼 Though rare, these problems can occur with these drugs and patients on them are encouraged to promptly contact their health care provider if they notice any changes in their eyesight.

Sleeping habits

💤 Do you put off sleeping in order to get some 'me time ' at the end of the day or maybe watch another episode of your favourite series?

☝🏼 You could be doing 'Bedtime procrastination'.

Most of the time this is unintentional. 

However getting enough sleep is essential....7-9 hours is the recommended amount. 

🫩 Not getting enough sleep can have the same effect as being drunk. 

💡 Getting enough sleep is essential for a healthy body and mind!

Melatonin

Melatonin is a common supplement used by persons suffering from insomnia. 🛌🏼

The effects of this substance on patients' health were studied and the findings are quite interesting.

👉🏼 Melatonin users were found to have a higher incidence of new onset heart failure.

👉🏼They were also at increased risk of hospitalisation for heart failure.

👉🏼 Mortality risk was also increased.

☝🏼The study had certain limitations such as relying on electronic health record and claims data, the results are yet to be peer reviewed, cohort members were all insomnia sufferers - so difficult to extrapolate results beyond this group, and the mechanism of 'harm' has not been established.

Link to more information here.