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Barbell training can be a simple and effective way to get started with strength training – whether you are a beginner or more experienced. With a few basic exercises, you train several major muscle groups and can adjust both weight and tempo after your daily form. Here you get practical advice on technique, common exercises, and how to train in a safe way.

Many people seeking help for overweight and obesity ask: Should I choose Ozempic or Wegovy? Since the names are often used interchangeably, it can be confusing. Here, we clarify the differences in efficacy, dosage, and purpose to help you understand the options.

 The term "Ozempic face" has spread like wildfire across social media and news reporting. It refers to an appearance characterized by sunken cheeks, increased wrinkles, and saggier facial skin that is sometimes seen during treatment with medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro. But is it the medicine itself that ages the skin? The answer is no. The phenomenon is a natural biological consequence of rapid and significant weight loss—regardless of which method you use.

The market for weight loss tablets is large and often filled with bold claims about quick results. It’s important to understand the difference between over-the-counter supplements and prescription medicines with proven scientific evidence. There’s a big gap between them in terms of effectiveness, safety, and how closely they’re regulated.

‍If you’d rather avoid injections, there are now prescription tablet options that can help regulate appetite, reduce energy intake, and support weight loss. These medicines work through well-defined biological mechanisms and are used as part of a medical treatment plan for overweight or obesity.

Below, we walk you through the available tablet-based treatments, how they work, and who they might be suitable for.

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Many women notice that their body changes during menopause. More fat may gather around the stomach while muscle mass gradually decreases. But what is actually happening in the body, and how does it affect weight? In this article, we look at what research shows and which strategies may help if you want to lose weight during menopause.

At Nordic Obesity Meeting 2026 (NOM2026) in Stockholm, Yazen Presented New Real-World Data demonstrating how Digital, Personalised Obesity Care can Improve Long-Term Treatment Outcomes.

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Caesar salad is a timeless favourite: crisp romaine lettuce, salty Parmesan and a creamy dressing with lemon and garlic. In this guide, you’ll see how to keep those classic flavours while making the salad more filling and higher in protein, using chicken, a lighter dressing and even a creative pizza-style option with a chicken base.

The main difference between Rybelsus and Ozempic is how the medication is taken. Rybelsus is taken as a tablet once a day, while Ozempic is given as a subcutaneous injection once a week.

Both medicines contain the active ingredient semaglutide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist that affects appetite regulation and blood sugar control.

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The main difference between Mounjaro (tirzepatide) and Wegovy (semaglutide) lies in how they work in the body.

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Choosing medication to support weight loss is a big decision. It’s completely natural to want clear answers about safety and possible risks. Medicines like Ozempic and Wegovy have had a lot of media attention, and the information out there can feel mixed or confusing. To make a well-informed choice, it’s important to look at scientific evidence and individual medical assessment rather than headlines.

Stopping Mounjaro often brings up a lot of questions. If you’ve been using it to support weight loss or improve your metabolic health, it’s completely natural to wonder what happens next.

Mounjaro is a prescription medicine containing tirzepatide. In the UK, it’s licensed for type 2 diabetes and weight management, alongside lifestyle changes. But what actually happens in your body when you stop treatment? Will the weight come back? And is it possible to keep the results long term?

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Interest in medicines containing semaglutide, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, has grown quickly in recent years. With proven effects, it’s natural that questions about safety and side effects follow. How does the treatment affect your body? Is it safe? And what can you do if you feel sick, for example?

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Mounjaro (tirzepatide) is a prescription medicine used to treat adults with type 2 diabetes and, in some cases, to support weight management in people living with obesity, or overweight with at least one weight-related health condition.

Stopping Ozempic can raise a lot of questions, especially if you’ve been using semaglutide to support weight loss or improve your metabolic health. What actually happens in your body? Will the weight come back?

In this article, we’ll look at what the research shows about what can happen when you stop taking Ozempic or Wegovy, and what can influence the outcome.

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Thinking about weight loss medication and wondering what’s involved? You might have heard of Ozempic, Wegovy or Mounjaro, but feel unsure about how the process actually works. Here’s a clear guide to the criteria, the medical assessment and the usual steps before treatment can start, so you know what to expect.

After pregnancy, it’s completely normal to want to focus on your own health again. At the same time, many people hear about GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro as effective treatments for overweight and obesity. That often leads to questions about why these medicines aren’t recommended while breastfeeding.

The short answer comes down to your baby’s safety, limited research, and the fact that your body has different needs during this stage.

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Pregnancy brings big changes to the body, so it’s completely natural to wonder what’s safe when it comes to medication. Can you use GLP-1 treatments like Ozempic or Wegovy while pregnant? Here, we’ll walk through what the research says, why these medicines aren’t recommended during pregnancy, and what to think about if you’re pregnant or planning to be.

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Stopping GLP-1 treatment, such as Ozempic, Wegovy or Mounjaro, raises a lot of questions for people who’ve used it to lose weight. What actually happens in your body? Will the weight come back? Can you keep the results?

Here, we’ll walk through what the research shows about what tends to happen when treatment comes to an end.

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Side effects are common with GLP-1 medications, especially at the start of treatment or when the dose is increased. For most people, they are mild to moderate and tend to affect the stomach and gut. They usually ease as your body adjusts. With the right advice around food, fluids and dosing, discomfort can often be reduced so treatment can continue safely. Here we’ll walk through common side effects and practical tips to help.

GLP-1 has quickly become an important part of treatment for people living with overweight and obesity. If you’ve struggled for years with constant hunger, cravings or weight regain, this treatment can offer much-needed biological support. But how does GLP-1 actually work in the body, and why can it help with more sustainable weight loss? Here we explain how it works and who it may be suitable for.

Smartwatches and fitness trackers have become a common way to support exercise and overall health. For many people, a smartwatch can help you become more aware of your movement, sleep and day to day habits. It also works as an extension of your smartphone, letting you see notifications, control music and use apps straight from your wrist. But how can you use a smartwatch in a way that actually feels helpful when it comes to exercise and weight loss?

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Antioxidants help protect your cells from damage caused by free radicals. They’re often marketed as a way to protect against stress and disease, but research shows they rarely deliver the promised benefits. In some cases, high doses can even increase the risk of certain conditions. In this article, we explain how antioxidants work and why getting them from food is better for your health than taking supplements.

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Digital obesity care enables high levels of patient–caregiver interaction and sustained engagement in treatment, with higher retention than in other settings, potentially supporting longterm outcomes.

Across three years, messages exchanged, weight entries logged and retention in treatment was quantified for more than 50,000 patients.

Anti-inflammatory eating has become a bit of a buzzword, often marketed with “superfoods” and promises of better health and wellbeing. At the same time, it’s a very broad term that’s used in lots of different ways. In this article, we explain what anti-inflammatory eating actually means and what kind of health effects you might realistically expect.