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Alarming Rise: Weight Loss Drugs Soar Among Young People

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Doctors are seeing a huge increase in teens and young adults needing medication for weight loss and diabetes.

It’s a wake-up call for all of us.

Remember when you were kids? You spent your days running around, playing outside, and getting sweaty. Now, many young people are glued to screens, whether it’s video games, TV shows, or scrolling through social media. These activities don’t burn many calories, and over time, they can lead to weight gain and health problems.

So, what can we do?

Rabbi Gaines and Patricia Wu discuss how it’s not about quick fixes like magic pills. It’s about making real changes to our lifestyles.

Walking, running, playing sports, or even just dancing around the living room – any kind of movement is good for our bodies and minds. It helps us burn calories, feel stronger, and reduce stress.

Let’s not wait until it’s too late. Let’s start prioritizing movement and healthy habits today, for ourselves and for the next generation.

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