What is the best diet if you want to lose weight? We’re just listing some, not ranking them because you may have to try a few to find the one that’s best for you. The diet that helps you lose weight may be different from the one that your best friend swears by. It all depends on your genetics and food preferences, because, let’s be real, you’re going to have an easier time following a diet that lets you have at least some of your favorite foods than you are one that makes you feel like you never get anything tasty!
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Doctors Paid by Drug Companies?
Every so often a friend will make a post on Facebook about “Big Pharma”. I don’t think it’s as simple as “drug companies are the bad guys”. Modern drugs can improve the quality of life or even save lives. Are some drugs over-prescribed? Sure. But is that the fault of the drug companies or the doctors?
The drug companies spend money to get their products in front of the doctors. This may mean paying $15 for lunch while the sales rep talks to the doctor or it may mean paying several thousand as an “honorarium” (a payment given for professional services that are rendered nominally without charge). Could they be more vague? It could be legit, but it sure sounds sketchy.
How do you know if your doctor is recommending a drug because you genuinely need it and it is the best choice for your condition or if they are recommending it because that drug company has been especially generous to them?