Angelica Brandelius

MD, PhD, Certified Fitness & Medical Trainer

Dr. Angelica Brandelius, MD, PhD, is a licensed physician and certified medical trainer with a background in immunology, clinical research and more than 15 years of experience in exercise and health. At Yazen, she develops digital solutions that help people build and maintain an active lifestyle.

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Dr. Angelica Brandelius earned her medical degree from Lund University and holds a PhD in Medical Science in immunology. She is also a Certified Personal Trainer and Certified Medical Trainer through The Academy, where she bridges medicine and exercise by tailoring physical activity for individuals with conditions such as type 2 diabetes, overweight and obesity, and cardiovascular disease.

With more than 15 years of experience at SATS, the Nordic region’s largest fitness chain, she has led a wide range of training concepts – from yoga and running to strength training and senior fitness – while continuing her professional development through Les Mills programmes, yoga certifications and studies in sports psychology at Malmö University.

At Yazen, she develops digital solutions that empower people to start and sustain an active lifestyle, always with a focus on individual needs and circumstances.

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Angelica Brandelius

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Medicine

Lose weight with tablets – medical weight loss without injections

According to the WHO, overweight and obesity affect nearly 60 per cent of the adult population in Europe, highlighting the need for integrated treatment strategies that combine medical therapy with lifestyle changes (1).

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Medicine

Beyond GLP-1 medicines: the path to successful and long-term weight loss

We are in a new era of obesity treatment. GLP-1-based medicines have transformed the landscape – but real success is achieved when medication becomes part of a comprehensive approach that supports the whole person.

Long-term health and weight loss require more than medicine alone. It is when medical treatment is combined with lifestyle change and continuous guidance that meaningful, lasting progress becomes possible (1–2).

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Medicine

Trulicity and Medical Weight Loss: How Treatment with Dulaglutide Works

Trulicity is a prescription medication containing the active substance dulaglutide. It belongs to the group of GLP-1 receptor agonists and is used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes.

Dulaglutide mimics the effect of the body's own hormone GLP-1, which helps regulate blood sugar. The medication can also affect appetite and satiety, which can lead to some weight loss.

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Medicine

Saxenda (liraglutide) in the Treatment of Obesity

Saxenda is a daily injection treatment with liraglutide that can reduce appetite and increase the feeling of fullness. It is used for overweight and obesity, combined with diet and exercise. The dosage is stepped up gradually to reduce side effects such as nausea.

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Medicine

Ozempic (semaglutide) for the treatment of obesity

Ozempic is a prescription medication used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes as a supplement to diet and exercise. The active substance, semaglutide, contributes to improved blood sugar control and also has an appetite-suppressing effect, which can lead to weight loss.

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Medicine

Wegovy (semaglutide) in the Treatment of Obesity

Wegovy is a prescription medication used for the treatment of obesity and overweight.

It contains the active substance semaglutide and has shown significant effects on weight loss and cardiometabolic risk factors in clinical studies. By affecting the body's appetite regulation, this treatment can lead to an increased feeling of fullness and reduced energy intake.

Health and lifestyle

Are weight loss and fat loss the same thing?

Many people who want to improve their health talk about “losing weight” – but what does that actually mean? Is the goal to weigh less, or to have less body fat? The difference is crucial for both health and results. To choose the right strategy, you need to understand the distinction between weight loss and fat loss. Even though they may sound like the same thing, they have different effects on our bodies and our health.

Health and lifestyle

Use self-compassion to succeed with exercise

Changing habits is rarely just a matter of willpower – the way you talk to yourself makes a big difference. Through self-compassion, you can build motivation that lasts over time and makes exercise more joyful, not filled with guilt.

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