Semaglutide, which acts in the brain to reduce food intake, has fast become one of the most effective pharmaceutical weapons in the global battle against obesity. GLP1-based obesity medicines are the subject of intense public debate as governments seek to harness their public health potential. But semaglutide’s positive impact on weight loss is sometimes offset […]
New research from BUPA has revealed that Britons are experiencing key health worries at the start of this year: Over three quarters of people in the UK have concerns about their health going into 2023 The top concerns are weight, mental health and not enough exercise Despite this, 75% say they will prioritise their loved […]
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What is an eating disorder? An eating disorder occurs when someone develops an unhealthy attitude towards food which can take over their everyday life and make them ill. It’s often more about control than food itself and can be symptomatic of another underlying mental health struggle. Food plays an integral part in our lives and we […]
Extreme diets! Bupa’s new research has found more people than ever before are searching for extreme post-pandemic crash diets to shift lockdown weight. Dr Elizabeth Rogers, Associate Clinical Director for Bupa Health Clinics, warns about the health risks associated with crash diets. 800% more people googled ‘detox drinks to lose belly fat’ in 20211 387% […]
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Adding pea flour to feeds for severely malnourished children helps them gain weight and restores the balance of microbes in their gut. In a small study of severely malnourished children in Uganda, researchers found that providing them with a feed containing cowpea flour improved their ability to absorb nutrients and gain weight, while maintaining their […]
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Obese patients over the age of 60 can lose an equivalent amount of weight as younger people using only lifestyle changes, according to a new study from the University of Warwick and University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust that demonstrates that age is no barrier to losing weight. The researchers hope that their […]