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Honest articles about health

Clear guides on weight, food and medication, written with medical sources.

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Weight loss7 August 2026

Protecting muscle during weight loss: protein, strength training and a beginner plan

Some of the weight lost on any diet or treatment is muscle. How protein and strength training help you keep it, including on GLP-1-based treatment, plus a simple beginner weekly plan.

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Weight loss7 August 2026

Weight regain after stopping treatment: why it happens and how to plan for it

Most people regain some weight after stopping weight-loss medication. Here is what the trials show, why your body pushes back, and how to plan the next stage with your doctor.

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Weight loss7 August 2026

Calorie deficit: how it works and how big it should be

A calorie deficit is how the body uses stored energy, but the maths is less tidy than the 3,500 kcal rule suggests. Here is how energy balance really works and what a sensible deficit looks like.

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Diet7 August 2026

Protein and appetite: how much you need when losing weight

Protein is the most filling of the main nutrients. Here is what the research shows about protein and hunger, how much to aim for in grams, and how to spread it across your meals.

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Weight loss7 August 2026

Abdominal fat: why it matters and how to lose it

Not all belly fat is the same. Here is the difference between visceral and subcutaneous fat, why the deeper kind matters for health, and what the evidence says actually reduces it.

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Diet7 August 2026

Intermittent fasting for weight loss: what the trials found

Randomised trials of alternate-day fasting and time-restricted eating found similar weight loss to ordinary calorie restriction. Here is what they showed and who should avoid fasting.

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Weight loss7 August 2026

Fatty liver disease and weight loss: how much helps and why

Fatty liver disease, now called MASLD, is common and usually silent. Weight loss is the main treatment. Here is how much helps, what to do about alcohol, and when to ask for a liver check.

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Weight loss7 August 2026

Slow metabolism and weight: what is real and what is myth

Metabolism gets blamed for a lot. Large studies show it is steadier through adult life than most people think. Here is what really changes your energy use and what does not.

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