Dr Ameen Masoodi, an obesity specialist at Noom looks beyond the BMI metric and take a human-centric view on treating obesity.

Noom Vibe Founder and GM, Dayo Akinrinade, discusses:

Is obesity really a disease?

Is BMI still a good indicator of a healthy weight?

Why a patient is more than their BMI?

The impact of food deserts on healthy eating

Bio

Dr Ameen Masoodi MD, MPH, DABOM, is a family medicine and hospitalist physician, with a masters in public health. He is Board certified in family medicine and board certified in obesity medicine. He has participated in a number of community focused research studies, covering health literacy, preschool obesity and food deserts.

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Welcome to this episode of "Minutes of Noom," where we embrace the digital age. Today, we're exploring a very relevant question posed to our Noom Vibe community: "How do you use technology for your well-being?" This era of smart devices and apps offers countless opportunities to enhance our health and happiness, and we're excited to share how our community members are tapping into these resources.

At Noom Vibe, we believe that technology, when used mindfully, can be a powerful ally on our journey to wellness. From fitness trackers that encourage more movement to meditation apps that help us find our zen, technology can support our goals and daily habits. In this episode, we weave together stories of personal triumphs and tips from our community, showcasing the innovative ways technology can contribute to our well-being. As you listen, we invite you to reflect on YOUR relationship with technology. What tools do you use to stay well? How has technology helped you achieve your health goals? Speaking of technology, join the conversation in the Noom Vibe app and discover how to harness modern tech for a healthier, happier you.

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The new generation of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy are revolutionizing the treatment of obesity. Join Dr Adonis, CMO at Noom with Dayo Akinrinade Founder and GM at Noom Vibe, to explore the science behind the “Ozempic effect” and separate fact from fiction.

- How GLP-1s actually work

- Are GLP-1s truly a ‘miracle’ weight loss drug?

- Debunking the myths about Ozempic

- The potential impact of GPL-1s on longevity

Bio

Dr. Saremi is a dynamic and results-driven physician leader with dual board certification in Internal Medicine and Clinical Informatics, as well as board eligibility in Obesity Medicine. During the height of the public health emergency in 2020, he helped scale a start up telehealth group to over 150 physicians, serving more than 1000 patients daily. Dr. Saremi is currently the Interim Chief Medical Officer at Noom. He serves as a Judge for the Digital Health Hub awards held at the annual HLTH conference. He also serves on the Clinician Council of the American Telehealth Association (ATA).

Connect with Noom Vibe (beta)

Join our growing wellness community and start shaping a healthier, happier you. Download ⁠Noom Vibe for iOS⁠ or ⁠Noom Vibe for Android ⁠and be part of a platform that rewards you for living well.

Besides great conversations, live health coaches and informative interviews, Noom Vibe offers free health and wellness tools like our step and habit trackers where you can earn Vibes (Virtual Currency) while improving your health and well-being.

Thanks for tuning in to the "Minutes of Noom" Podcast and be sure to download the Noom Vibe app today.