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weight loss

6 minute read

Is muscle heavier than fat?

A kilo of muscle and a kilo of fat weigh exactly the same. One kilo is one kilo. The real difference is density. Muscle is denser than fat, which means it takes up less space in your body for the same weight. Roughly speaking, human muscle has a density of around 1.06 kg per litre, while fat tissue is closer to 0.9 kg per litre. So a kilo of muscle looks smaller, tighter, and more compact than a kilo of fat.1

weight loss

6 minute read

What happens when you stop drinking alcohol? A complete timeline of body and mind recovery

If you’re thinking about cutting back or stopping alcohol, you’re probably wondering: what actually happens when I stop drinking alcohol? The short answer is that a lot changes, and much sooner than you’d expect. But the experience isn’t the same for everyone. How much you drink, how often, and how long alcohol has been part of your routine all matter.

weight loss

6 minute read

How to set and achieve your health goals (the S.M.A.R.T. way)

Most people don’t fail at their health goals because they lack motivation. They fail because the goal was never clear enough to begin with.

women's health

3 minute read

Can menopause cause dizziness?

Is unexplained dizziness causing your head to spin? You’re not the only one. Many women describe sudden bouts of light-headedness during midlife, but getting to the bottom of it can be confusing.

weight loss

6 minute read

A no-nonsense guide to blood sugar

You’ve probably heard the term blood sugar thrown around lately, be it on social media, in conversations with your doctor, or because you may have heard it out in public. It’s become a bit of a buzzword, with people tracking their glucose levels, talking about “spikes,” and trying to eat in ways that keep things steady.

weight loss

5 minute read

Wegovy 5-day diet plan

Crafting a successful weight loss journey is about finding the right balance in your diet, especially when you're on medications like Mounjaro. Tom Holloway, a nutritionist at Numan, shares insights into the best diet to support weight loss when taking Mounjaro.

testosterone

4 minute read

Can I get TRT on the NHS?

Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) can be transformative for men with low testosterone, improving energy, mood, and performance.1 But getting it through the NHS isn’t always easy due to it being a tightly regulated treatment space.

women's health

5 minute read

Understanding female hormones: how at-home blood tests can help you tune into your health

When your hormones are out of balance, your body often shows the first signs. Symptoms of female hormone imbalance like weight changes, sleep disruption, irregular cycles and hot flushes can feel confusing, and it’s easy to feel in the dark about what the underlying causes could be. At-home hormone testing can help.

women's health

4 minute read

Testosterone therapy for women: the missing piece in menopause care?

When women think of hormones linked to perimenopause and menopause, oestrogen and progesterone usually come to mind. And for good reason; these two are the headline acts of hormone replacement therapy (HRT). But there’s another hormone whose impact on the female body deserves attention, too: testosterone.

men's health

4 minute read

How to get TRT

Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) is one of the most effective ways to restore healthy testosterone levels in men with hypogonadism, a condition where the body doesn’t produce enough of the hormone. Low testosterone can lead to symptoms like low energy, reduced sex drive, mood changes, poor concentration, loss of muscle mass, or erectile dysfunction.1

men's health

5 minute read

Is TRT safe? Risks, benefits, & how to access safely

Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) is one of the most talked-about treatments in men’s health. Some see it as a way to restore energy and improve sexual health, while others worry about risks to the heart or prostate. But in reality, it’s a little more nuanced. TRT can be safe and effective when prescribed for the right reasons and monitored carefully, but it’s not for everyone.1

men's health

5 minute read

Why men tend to avoid the doctor until it’s too late: a GP’s perspective

It’s almost a cliché that men don’t go to the doctor. But as Dr Dave, GP and men’s health expert at Numan, explains, there’s a lot of truth behind the stereotype, and the consequences aren’t always harmless.

inside numan

5 minute read

The Yellow Card Scheme: why your report matters

Ask most people what a “yellow card” is and they’ll picture a referee penalising a questionable tackle. In the healthcare industry, however, the Yellow Card Scheme is something very different: a national system for collecting reports about adverse reactions to medicines, vaccines and medical devices, helping to keep them safe.1

weight loss

3 minute read

How Numan's support unlocked new experiences for Ana on holiday

For Ana, working with Numan has been about unlocking the confidence to live fully. It's not just about numbers on a scale but about saying yes to new experiences. Her recent holiday perfectly captures this shift.

inside numan

3 minute read

Is AI closing the gender health gap - or making it worse?

On one side lies the promise of revolutionary tools that could finally address centuries of gender-based healthcare disparities. On the other, the risk that these same tools might unknowingly amplify the very inequities they aim to solve.

inside numan

3 minute read

What do patients actually want AI to do for their health?

The rise of AI in healthcare has opened the door to extraordinary possibilities around personalised support, getting you to the right care faster, and systems that learn with every interaction. However, it has also revealed real risks, not always the kind that make headlines.

inside numan

3 minute read

Can AI ease clinical burnout and boost productivity?

Artificial intelligence is sold as the cure for clinician burnout, promising to slash admin and free up doctors to focus on patients. But this narrative misses the point. The real power of AI isn’t in speeding up tasks – it’s in forcing a fundamental rethink of how we train, value, and support our healthcare professionals.

inside numan

3 minute read

Safety isn’t a feature - it’s the foundation of AI in healthcare