Weight Loss
We know that being told to just "eat less and move more" doesn't work for everyone. That's why our weight loss guides provide clear, reliable advice to help you make confident choices about your health. From treatment insights to practical diet, exercise, and lifestyle support, we cover everything you need for a safe and effective journey while keeping things straightforward and easy to follow. Every guide is reviewed by our GPhC-registered pharmacists, ensuring accuracy, expertise, and care at every step.
Weight Loss Advice & Guides
Overweight vs Obesity: What’s the Difference and What Does It Mean for Your Health?
Overweight and obesity both describe carrying excess body fat, but they represent different levels of health risk with different recommended treatments. These terms are usually defined using Body Mass Index (BMI), a measurement based on height and weight that helps clinicians estimate weight-related health risks. Understanding the difference between being overweight and being obese can help you get to grips...
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GLP-1 Patches: Do They Work For Weight Loss?
If you've been scrolling through social media lately, you may have come across GLP-1 patches being promoted as a cheaper, easier alternative to weight loss injections. Naturally, with GLP-1 injections like Mounjaro and Wegovy helping more and more people on their weight loss journey, others are jumping on the bandwagon to grab a slice of the GLP-1 success. But there’s...
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Does Stress Affect Your Weight?
Stress is a normal part of life. But when it becomes constant, it can significantly affect both your physical and emotional health. Weight changes are one way the body can respond to prolonged stress, although this doesn't happen in the same way for everyone. Stress can affect your weight by influencing your appetite, hormones, sleep, and daily habits. This means...
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Semaglutide For Weight Loss and Diabetes
Semaglutide is a prescription medicine used in the UK to treat type 2 diabetes and support weight management in eligible adults. It works by mimicking a natural hormone (GLP-1 receptor agonist), increasing insulin secretion, suppressing glucagon, and slowing gastric emptying. This helps regulate appetite and blood sugar. This guide explains how semaglutide works, how much weight you might lose, who...
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Exercise and Fitness Statistics Report
According to recent UK government data on fitness, physical inactivity contributes to around one in six (16.7%) deaths in the UK each year, with an estimated annual cost of £7.4 billion. Approximately 12% of this (£0.9 billion) is directly attributed to NHS expenditure. It’s estimated that the UK population is around 20% less active now than it was in the...
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What to Expect When Changing Dose
If you’re taking weight loss injections like Wegovy or Mounjaro, you’re probably wondering what you can expect when it’s time to increase your dose. All weight loss medications are prescribed at a low dose to start with. You’ll then gradually increase your dose, but only when you and your clinician both agree you’re ready. This process is called titration, and...
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