‘Prevention is better than cure:’ Mark Wahlberg weighs in on Ozempic, stresses on maintaining healthy lifestyle

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Mark Wahlberg, the 'Invincible' star and fitness enthusiast, has shared his opinion on Ozempic, a diabetes drug that some people are using for weight loss.

He told Fox News that he believes in prevention rather than cure and urged people to live a balanced and healthy lifestyle.

Mark Wahlberg’s advice for young people

The 'Contraband' star said that he does not judge anyone for their choices, but he suggested that people, especially young ones, should focus on preventing health problems rather than curing them.

'The Gambler' actor said that eating right, exercising, and finding the right balance is important for living healthy and long lives.

“Listen, to each his own,” Wahlberg said, adding “I just suggest to people, especially I’m trying to encourage young people, prevention is better than cure."

"So, we want to continue to encourage people to live a healthy lifestyle. Everything in moderation. Should you be able to enjoy foods and desserts? All of those things – enjoy. But eating right, exercise and finding the right balance [is important],” he added.

Mark Wahlberg says people should realize the importance of health before they get old 

The 'Pain & Gain' star said he does not force anyone to do what he feels is best for them but rather encourages people to start young. 

He added that he does not “knock anybody for doing what they feel is the best thing for them.”

He said that he wants to get people to realize the importance of health before they get older and start feeling the consequences.

“I just encourage people to start young. Communicating to people the importance of living healthy and long lives. When you get older, you start feeling it, then you realize. But you know the great saying, ‘Youth is wasted on the young.’ We want to get people before that,” Wahlberg explained. “Prevention is better than cure,” he added.

Mark Wahlberg’s fitness routine and recovery tips

The 'Lone Survivor' often posts videos of his intense workouts on social media, and said that he will continue to challenge himself physically, even when he visits his daughter at college.

He said that he is looking forward to working out with the football team at Clemson University, where his daughter studies.

“I cannot wait to get back down to Clemson, see a football game, work out with the team,” Mark began, adding “I love the college life. It’s one of those regrets that I’ve had.”

'Max Pane star also said that he knows how to recover after a night of indulgence. He said that hydration and rest are the key to feeling good the next day.

“Well, recovery is the most important thing, but you always have to get the proper amount of rest, the proper amount of hydration. And recovery is the key, especially if you’re getting older,” Wahlberg said.

“If you’re going to be sipping on some tequila, let’s [get] some neat Flecha tequila, have a water and then have another and have some water. Lots of water before you go to bed, that’s the key to recovery.”