Testosterone is often discussed in relation to muscle, sex drive and male reproductive health. Its role goes much further than that. For men, testosterone also has a close relationship with body composition and metabolic health. Higher levels of body fat are...
GLP-1 medicines can make losing weight easier by reducing hunger, helping you feel fuller after eating and slowing digestion. Medicines such as semaglutide and tirzepatide can therefore help people eat less without feeling as hungry as they might without treatment....
This article was written in collaboration with Bare Aminos. Over the last two weeks, we've built the case: muscle is your metabolism's best friend, protecting it during weight loss is non-negotiable, and hitting your protein target on a suppressed appetite is...
This article was written in collaboration with Bare Aminos. Last week we made the case that muscle is your metabolism's best friend, and that protein is one of the two levers that protect it during weight loss. Here's the problem nobody warns you about. The same...
This article was written in collaboration with Bare Aminos. If you're losing weight, especially on a medically guided programme, the number on the scale is only half the story. The other half is what you're losing. And the part almost nobody talks about is that some...
Recently, you've probably heard the buzz around GLP-1 medications—the highly effective weight-loss injections that everyone from Hollywood A-listers to your gym buddy seems to be talking about. The results are real, but let’s talk about the elephant in the room: the...
Obesity treatment in South Africa doesn't look the way it did ten years ago. The conversation about weight—long dominated by diets, willpower, and shame—now often ends with a prescription, if medically suitable. More people are asking their doctors about Wegovy and...
