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weight loss

6 minute read

The link between your gut microbiome and your weight

Your gut is home to trillions of bacteria, collectively known as the gut microbiome, which wears several hats when it comes to your overall health. Though this may sound alarming, these organisms are actually there to help your body carry out multiple functions to keep you thriving. Recent research has shown that the gut microbiome may also play a significant role in managing body weight and even influence the success of weight loss efforts, reinforcing the need for us to keep the organisms inside of us healthy.1

weight loss

3 minute read

How to lose weight in your face

When you think about losing weight, it’s often because of how your face looks. After all, your face is the first thing you see when you look in the mirror, and it's where excess weight can be most noticeable. So it's natural to want to slim down your face first.

weight loss

3 minute read

How to lose weight on holiday

You don’t want to be thinking about your weight whilst on holiday. It’s a time to relax, indulge, and finally read that book you’ve been carrying around for the past year. However, there are plenty of steps you can take if you don’t want to completely derail from your end goal.

weight loss

2 minute read

Does Wegovy make you tired?

Wegovy, a brand name for the drug semaglutide, has gained attention for its efficacy in weight loss and obesity management. Approved by the MHRA for weight loss, Wegovy is prescribed for adults with obesity or overweight with at least one weight-related condition.

weight loss

2 minute read

Is Wegovy prescription-only?

Wegovy, a weight loss medication containing semaglutide, has quickly become a prominent solution for obesity management.

weight loss

3 minute read

8 ways to lose weight in winter

Winter is a difficult time for your weight. Nobody wants to go for a run in baltic conditions, and comfort food offers an easy escape from the misery of the cold outdoors. However, a few strategic adjustments can make it possible to shed those extra pounds even during the colder months.

weight loss

6 minute read

How to switch from Mounjaro to Wegovy

Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists are a type of medication recently approved for the treatment of weight loss.1 Though initially licensed for reducing blood sugar in individuals with type-2 diabetes, they also have the added benefits of slowing gastric emptying, reducing appetite, and aiding in weight loss, all of which contribute to better metabolic health

weight loss

3 minute read

How to manage the fear of weighing yourself

Stepping on the scale can be a daunting task, probably even more so than dragging yourself out of bed for that early morning 5k run you promised you would do. However, regardless of how it may make you feel, weighing yourself regularly when on a weight loss journey is important for two reasons: to find out how your new lifestyle is helping you shed weight, and to share your progress with your healthcare provider and support group.

weight loss

3 minute read

Why it’s important to log your weight in the Numan app

When on the Numan Weight Loss Programme, it’s important to log your weight routinely each week. But we understand that you might already be tracking your weight using other apps like Google Health or Apple Health. And that’s brilliant, as keeping an eye on your progress is a key part of your health journey. However, it’s equally important that you share your weight data with us here at Numan, for a number of reasons.

men's health

5 minute read

Low testosterone or depression? How to tell the difference

There's been a surge in interest in men's mental health in recent years, and all for good reason, because we want our fellow men to speak up. But as awareness grows, so does the misdiagnosis. Many non-specialist physicians are quick to diagnose depression without a deeper investigation into the biochemical roots of distress.

weight loss

5 minute read

Can Wegovy reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease?

The diabetes-turned-weight-loss drug that has taken the world by storm in recent years, semaglutide, has been shown to reduce major adverse cardiac events by 20%.1 This was demonstrated in non-diabetic patients who were obese or overweight and had cardiovascular disease (CVD).

weight loss

5 minute read

Is Mounjaro linked to fatigue?

Obesity, type 2 diabetes, and being overweight all share fatigue as a common factor. Treating these conditions should, theoretically, alleviate any symptoms of excessive tiredness. However, one of the treatments used to tackle obesity, Mounjaro (tirzepatide), may be linked to causing further fatigue in a small minority of people. According to a recently published study on Wegovy (a similar drug to Mounjaro),1 7% of participants experienced side effects, some of which felt more tired than usual.1

men's health

3 minute read

Do men who work night shifts have lower levels of testosterone?

It has been suggested that men who work night shifts have lower levels of testosterone. But how true is that? We've looked at the science to find out.

weight loss

3 minute read

Metabolism matters: overcoming the challenges of a slow metabolism

It’s sometimes presented as the secret to healthy weight loss: boost your metabolism, and your body will burn off unwanted calories. But is it really as simple as that?

woman in mirror inspecting birth control medication

weight loss

2 minute read

Can weight loss medication interfere with your birth control?

Could the same mechanism behind weight loss medication also interfere with birth control? Let's look at the science behind it.

weight loss

6 minute read

How to keep the weight off after stopping medication

New weight loss medicines such as Wegovy, Saxenda, and Mounjaro have had all the hype in recent years due to their ability to effectively promote rapid weight loss. However, when you hit a healthy weight, you may wish to cease the medication.

weight loss

6 minute read

Weight fluctuations: why they happen and how to overcome them

There’s very little more frustrating in the world than stepping on the scale only to find that those two pounds you shed a week ago have come back with a vengeance, despite all your efforts to stick to a healthy routine.

men's health

3 minute read

Does TRT really shrink your balls?

TRT can cause your testicles to shrink, but it's rarely harmful and often preventable. Learn why it happens, how much, and how to stop it.