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Living well

Articles on the everyday side of weight and metabolic health for men: what to eat, how much movement counts, sleep, muscle and keeping weight off once it has gone.

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  • Living well8 October 2026

    Why has my weight loss stalled? What men should know about plateaus

    Why weight loss stalls: appetite, metabolic adaptation, muscle, sleep and alcohol, the medical causes worth checking, and what a clinician looks at.

  • Living well22 July 2026

    Is porridge good for weight loss? What men should know before starting a weight management plan

    Is porridge good for weight loss? What the science says about oats, beta-glucan, blood sugar and calories, and what men should know before a weight plan.

  • Living well28 October 2025

    Is walking enough for weight loss and fitness? A deep dive into the science

    Can walking alone help men lose weight and get fitter? A science-backed look at calories burned, the health benefits, and when to add more to your routine

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*Our Pharmacy Partner is eMed Healthcare UK, Limited a GPhC-registered pharmacy (registration number 9012578, Superintendent Pharmacist Yee Lai, registration number 2207949). Clinical, consultation and prescribing services are provided by eMed, a CQC-registered provider. All eMed clinicians are UK-registered and licensed. See how we’re regulated in the UK.

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