Sugary drinks, processed foods, alcohol and tobacco are big killers: why the G20 should add its weight to health taxes: By 2030, non-communicable diseases will account for 75% of all deaths annually. Eight percent of these will be in the global south. Most of these diseases are what we call silent killers: type 2 diabetes, …
Even small diet tweaks can lead to sustainable weight loss – here’s how: Small diet changes can still lead to weight loss in the long run. Monkey Business Images/ Shutterstock It’s a well-known fact that to lose weight, you either need to eat less or move more. But how many calories do you really need …
Generations of young women have been bombarded with weight loss medications – ‘skinny jabs’ are just the latest: Medics report young girls are ending up in A&E after using weight loss jabs off-label. MillaF/ Shutterstock “I couldn’t stop being sick. My side and my back were hurting and I just felt like my body was …
Weight loss: why listening to your circadian rhythm may be important: Evidence from the field of chrono-nutrition shows that eating more in line with your circadian rhythm may be good for health. Chinnapong/ Shutterstock When it comes to losing weight, many people want to know what the best diet is. But increasing research shows that …
Wegovy: why half the people taking the weight loss drug stop within a year – and what happens when they do: myskin/Shutterstock Despite the effectiveness of the newer generation of anti-obesity drugs – called GLP-1 receptor agonists – few can tolerate them in the long run. A new study, published in the journal Obesity, reveals …
Overeating at Christmas can cause weight gain – but that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s permanent: Many of us look forward to sharing Christmas dinner with friends and family. DC Studio/ Shutterstock The holidays are a time of indulgence, with most celebrations centred on having festive food and drinks. It’s no wonder then that most people …
Mounjaro has been authorised for weight loss in the UK – here’s how it compares to Wegovy: Mounjaro has already been approved in the UK to manage type 2 diabetes. Mohammed_Al_Ali/ Shutterstock The type 2 diabetes drug tirzepatide (better known by its brand name Mounjaro) has recently been authorised by the UK’s medicines regulation authority …
Three rules for adding weight to your backpack that will boost the benefits of exercise: The benefits of 'rucking' can be boosted further by heading outdoors. dodotone/ Shutterstock Walking is a great exercise for keeping your physical and mental health in check. But if you’re looking to give your daily walks a boost, you might …
Polycystic ovary syndrome: losing weight can help but many sufferers are vulnerable to bad advice on social media: There are millions of #pcosdiet posts on social media. Krakenimages.com/ Shutterstock Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal condition which affects how the ovaries work, is thought to affect 20% of women worldwide. Yet despite how common the …
Weight loss: drinking a gallon of water a day probably won’t help you lose weight: Water is important for your health, but it can't boost weight loss. Prostock-studio/ Shutterstock It’s often claimed that if you’re trying to lose weight, one of the things you should do each day is drink plenty of water – with …
Lion farming in South Africa: fresh evidence adds weight to fears of link with illegal bone trade: GettyImages In South Africa an estimated 8,000 lions are bred and kept in captivity for commercial purposes in more than 350 facilities. This is far more than the country’s wild population, estimated at 3,500 individuals. These big cats …
Seven techniques to avoid weight regain, approved by experts: Breakfast – especially a high-fibre one – may help prevent weight regain. Red Stock/ Shutterstock Losing weight is challenging. But as anyone who has ever successfully lost weight knows, it’s avoiding weight re-gain that’s the real challenge. This is true no matter what method you follow …
Weight loss: why you don’t just lose fat when you’re on a diet: Muscle loss can slow your metabolism. Felipe Mahecha/ Shutterstock When you go on a diet, you don’t just lose fat – you lose muscle too. This can have many repercussions – not only on your fitness and strength, but on your metabolism. …
People with Parkinson’s may benefit from cardio, weight training and yoga – here’s what you need to know: Exercise may be able to slow the progression of symptoms. Iammotos/ Shutterstock Many people associate Parkinson’s disease with the physical symptoms it causes – such as tremors, muscle stiffness and balance problems – which can all make …
Rapid weight loss may improve advanced fatty liver disease – new research: Participants followed the 'soups and shakes' diet to help them lose weight. New Africa/ Shutterstock Around 2% of adults worldwide suffer from a condition called non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (Nash), an advanced form of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. This occurs when fat builds up in …
Intermittent fasting and calorie counting about equal for weight loss – new study: The traditional approach to weight loss is to count calories and try to reduce the number consumed each day. This is a time-consuming and error-prone process – often with disappointing results. Intermittent fasting – and the popular version known as time-restricted eating …
Shedding pounds might benefit your heart even if some weight is regained – new study: Rostislav Sedlacek/Shutterstock Programmes to help people lose weight through changes to their diet, exercise or both, are mainstays of weight management. Despite their widespread use, many people worry that after the programmes end they will regain the weight they lost …
Wegovy: what you need to know about this weight loss drug: Semaglutide helps control blood sugar and turns off hunger signals in the brain. myskin/ Shutterstock A much-hyped weight-loss jab will soon go on sale at high street chemists in the UK. Although a prescription will still be needed from a doctor to buy the …