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Mistletoe ◴[15 Oct 24 14:05 UTC] No.41848746[source]▶

I wonder how Ozempic will change this? I really do expect we will all be on this soon and maybe we can resume the increase in lifespan that has been stalled by obesity, lack of exercise, and processed food.

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zoklet-enjoyer ◴[15 Oct 24 14:10 UTC] No.41848795[source]▶

>>41848746 #

I'm not fat or diabetic. Why would I take ozempic?

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1. consteval ◴[17 Oct 24 21:21 UTC] No.41873940[source]▶

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Because statistically it's unlikely you stay that way. If you do, then great.

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