Category Archives: GLP-1

Boston Symposium Bound: Spotlight On Breakthrough Integrative Interventions

Boston Symposium Bound: Spotlight On Breakthrough Integrative Interventions

The eagerly awaited A4M October Symposium is set to return to the luxurious Encore Boston between October 24-26, 2024. An exceptional and diverse agenda awaits, offering participants a selection of expert-led sessions on cutting-edge topics in functional anti-aging medicine and the latest advancements in each relevant specialty area.

Featuring learner-favorite courses and practice-enhancing certifications and masterclasses, the October Symposium agenda is crafted to impart actionable skills that directly translate into clinical practice. Participants can look forward to: Continue reading

A4M L.A. Symposium 2024: Top 5 Trending Topics On Our Radar

A4M L.A. Symposium 2024: Top 5 Trending Topics On Our Radar

It’s conference season, and the A4M team is looking forward to marking its official beginning next week. We’re gathering the brightest minds and most innovative voices in modern medicine to deliver four learner-favorite courses all under one roof in the heart of Los Angeles at the L.A. Live complex.

From September 19th to 21st, practitioners nationwide will converge for this highly anticipated event, kicking off the Fall/Winter academic season with a leading-edge educational experience featuring:

The Endocrine Balance and Bio-Identical Hormone Restoration Symposium

Fertility Certification Course

The Future of Pediatric Medicine

Peptide Therapy Certification: Module II

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The Drugs That Keep On Giving? 
Study Finds Unexpected Neuroprotective Benefits Of GLP-Agonists 

The Drugs That Keep On Giving? Study Finds Unexpected Neuroprotective Benefits Of GLP-1 Agonists 

In the ever-evolving landscape of medical science, certain discoveries stand out not just for their initial impact, but for their ability to continually reveal new and unexpected benefits. Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 agonists) stand as prime examples of such pharmaceutical revelations. Initially developed for diabetes management and then repurposed for obesity treatment, these versatile compounds are now capturing attention for their potential cognitive benefits, further expanding their already impressive repertoire of clinical applications.

As the medical community increasingly focuses on brain health as a cornerstone of longevity, GLP-1 agonists have emerged as surprising contenders from an unexpected corner of pharmacology. This class of drugs, exemplified by semaglutide (marketed as Ozempic and Wegovy), challenges the conventional understanding of the intricate connections between metabolic health and cognitive longevity.

This latest chapter in the GLP-1 agonist saga is particularly significant given the growing concern over age-related cognitive decline and neurodegenerative diseases in an aging population. While lifestyle interventions such as diet and exercise remain foundational for brain health, the potential cognitive benefits of GLP-1 agonists represent an exciting new frontier in pharmacological approaches to healthy aging.

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