Trina Wilcox: Do a lot of those have copay assistance, like you can often do for the RA meds
One pilot study investigating a combination of glycine and N-acetylcysteine was shown to help older adults rather than younger ones, helping to reduce inflammation, glutathione deficiency, endothelial dysfunction, and 'multiple aging hallmarks'
Definitely consider retinoids, which are still the best topicals for collagen stimulation, says Weiser, adding that they primarily help with fine lines and skin texture at a superficial level
Continuously injecting into the same spot can lead to lipohypertrophy, a buildup of fatty tissue that can hinder absorption, or lipoatrophy, a loss of fat that can cause dents in the skin
But change is in the air this year as demand for GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound, is surging, particularly among older Americans, and studies are showing that climbing obesity rates may be slowing
VA data has consistently shown that roughly 40% of veterans enrolled in VA health care are obese, with the highest rates among post-9/11 veterans
