Dr. Emmanuel Quaye has joined concierge medical practice WellcomeMD in Mooresville, NC. Dr. Quaye was trained as a doctor of internal medicine at Emory University in Atlanta. He is certified by the Institute for Functional Medicine, a specialty that has been focal for the past decade.

National Relaxation Day, observed on August 15th every year, serves as a reminder to slow down, unwind, and prioritize self-care. This special day encourages individuals to step away from their hectic routines, allowing themselves a moment of tranquility and rejuvenation.

July 24th is Self Car Day. It’s celebrated on 7/24 to highlight the fact that self-care should be performed 24 hours a day, seven day a week. The day is dedicated to the importance of loving ourselves and taking care our body, mind and spirit.

In an increasingly connected world, it's ironic that loneliness and isolation have become prevalent issues, affecting millions of lives across the globe and more than half (58%) of U.S. adults. While these states of being may seem like solely emotional experiences, research reveals that they can have profound negative impacts on our physical and mental well-being.

You may have heard about those new weight-loss drugs originally developed for diabetics: Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and more are on the way. These formulations all incorporate a drug called semaglutide. Semaglutide suppresses appetite by targeting parts of the brain that regulate hunger and cravings, and it prolongs the feeling of fullness after eating. The various brands of drugs that include it come with a long list of potential side-effects, some merely unpleasant, some much worse.