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In a very short period of time, weight loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy have transformed some people's weight loss journey. They have been able to provide users freedom from slavishly following diets, the effects of which often don't last long term. In this post, I will cover the advantages of the medications for users but also the additional support that is needed to maintain health whilst using them and prevent weight regain when coming off them. What weight loss medications do:...

There has been much debate in recent years about whether this is an accurate indicator of health or not. It is certainly an important measure in scientific research and useful for predicting health outcomes for whole populations. So, what is BMI and how did it come about? First created in the 19 th century, BMI was a scientific measure, intended for observing population-based trends and identifying a ‘normal man’. It uses an adult’s height and weight to calculate a figure which was further...

We’ve all seen the labels: fat-free, reduced-fat, 0% fat . For decades, we were told that fat was the enemy of a healthy heart. As science has evolved however, we’ve learned that the right kind of fat isn’t just okay, it’s essential for numerous aspects of good health, especially our hearts. From providing fuel for your brain, giving structure to your body cells and protecting your arteries, healthy fats play a very important role in a balanced diet. What are ‘healthy fats’? Fats that are...