Burning belly fat – why it’s so hard and what to do about it

Burning belly fat – why it’s so hard and what to do about it

Many individuals embarking on their weight loss journey often think they are losing fat everywhere except one stubborn area – the belly. Belly fat is notoriously hard to shift, leading many to question the effectiveness of their diet and exercise regime. However, it’s crucial to remember that belly fat can be challenging to lose, even … Read more

Simple eating method that could really help you lose weight

Simple eating method that could really help you lose weight

It’s believed that over 25 percent of UK adults are obese, and a further 37 percent are overweight. This puts people at greater risk of life-limiting conditions like type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and numerous cancers. And while losing weight is a common aspiration for many people, this is a lot easier said than done. … Read more

It’s Shockingly Easy to Buy Off-Brand Ozempic Online, Even If You Don’t Need It

It’s Shockingly Easy to Buy Off-Brand Ozempic Online, Even If You Don’t Need It

Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk have both recently taken legal action against companies selling compounded versions of drugs, often alleging trademark infringement. Novo Nordisk has filed 21 lawsuits since last summer. This June, Eli Lilly initiated six lawsuits, following ten other lawsuits that the pharmaceutical company began last fall. In one, filed against a company … Read more

Diabetes drug taking celebs by storm ‘more effective’ than Ozempic

Diabetes drug taking celebs by storm ‘more effective’ than Ozempic

Semaglutide, the type 2 diabetes medication that’s become a sensation in the celebrity weight loss scene, known widely as Ozempic and Wegovy, might soon be overshadowed. Fresh research indicates that a comparable drug that also boosts insulin has shown ‘significant’ weight loss benefits for those battling obesity. The surge in obesity and associated rise in … Read more

Fitness influencers may be fuelling rise in rare eating disorder

Fitness influencers may be fuelling rise in rare eating disorder

The rise in competitive gym culture and trending diets could be fuelling an increase in the rare eating disorder, orthorexia nervosa. Fitness influencers have seen a surge in popularity on social media since the pandemic, with extreme fitness enthusiasts amassing a large online following as they undertake daunting challenges or follow unusual diets such as … Read more

Two changes you need to make if your weight loss has stopped

Two changes you need to make if your weight loss has stopped

For those embarking on a weight loss journey, it’s a familiar story. The pounds seem to melt away effortlessly at first, only to slow down or even halt completely. If you’ve hit this frustrating plateau, one dietitian has revealed the crucial adjustment you need to make. Victoria Taylor, a senior dietitian, has shed light on … Read more

Just a dollop of dairy food can lower heart disease risk

Just a dollop of dairy food can lower heart disease risk

A dollop of Greek yoghurt on your muesli might do more than just improve the taste – it could potentially benefit your heart and waistline, according to dietitian Victoria Taylor. However, she cautions that not all yoghurts are created equal. Writing for the British Heart Foundation, she said: “Yoghurt is a nutritious dairy product that … Read more

How to lower cholesterol with ‘game-changing’ diet swaps

How to lower cholesterol with ‘game-changing’ diet swaps

Fed up with the constant nagging about eating you ‘five-a-day’? Listen up, as one expert has just revealed which foods are absolute game-changers for cholesterol control and surprisingly, they’re not all greens. Courtney, who’s dubbed as the ‘dietician with twins‘, took to TikTok to share her wisdom which has since racked up hundreds of shares … Read more

Warning as popular diabetes jab linked to risk of blindness

Warning as popular diabetes jab linked to risk of blindness

Scientists have issued a warning as a concerning new study has linked a popular diabetes medication also used by some celebrities for weight loss to the risk of sudden vision loss. Semaglutide, which is better known by its brand names like Ozempic and Wegovy, could come with a serious side effect, research has shown. The … Read more

‘I’m a doctor – the reasons you should drink warm water every morning’

‘I’m a doctor – the reasons you should drink warm water every morning’

Many of us have a standard morning routine. This might involve certain exercises, stretches, eating breakfast or watching a bit of TV. Hot drinks such as tea or coffee are also a common way to get going after we wake up. But one expert has recommended a less common type of drink first thing in … Read more