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What Are Peptides for Weight Loss? The UK Guide

What are peptides for weight loss and do they work? The UK guide

Updated: 11/08/2026

The word "peptides" is everywhere right now. But what are they and how do they relate to weight loss? This guide explains what you need to know.

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Resistance training on GLP-1 medications

Resistance training on GLP-1 medications

Updated: 06/08/2026

Here's how much resistance training the evidence supports, and how to start safely even if you've never lifted a weight before.

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6 min read
How to use Daktarin Oral Gel for oral thrush

How to use Daktarin Oral Gel for oral thrush

Updated: 06/08/2026

Oral thrush is uncomfortable, but Daktarin usually clears it up quickly when it's used the right way.

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5 min read
6 things you didn't know about cold sores

6 things you didn't know about cold sores

Updated: 05/08/2026

Most cold sore advice sticks to treatment and prevention, but the virus behind them has some genuinely surprising quirks.

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4 min read
How much protein do you need on Wegovy or Mounjaro?

How much protein do you need on Wegovy or Mounjaro?

Updated: 04/08/2026

Eating less on Mounjaro or Wegovy makes it easy to fall short on protein without noticing.

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6 min read
5 things to consider when choosing genital herpes treatment

5 things to consider when choosing genital herpes treatment

Updated: 29/07/2026

Not all genital herpes treatment plans look the same, and choosing between aciclovir and valaciclovir depends on your circumstances and preferences.

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3 min read
Does Mounjaro or Wegovy Cause Muscle Loss?

Does Mounjaro or Wegovy cause muscle loss?

Updated: 29/07/2026

Here's what the clinical trial data actually shows for both.

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7 min read
Can You Exercise on Mounjaro or Wegovy?

Exercising on GLP-1 medication

Updated: 29/07/2026

Mounjaro and Wegovy make it easier to eat less, but they don't automatically build fitness or protect your muscle.

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8 min read
5 things to know before starting hair loss treatment

5 things to know before starting hair loss treatment

Updated: 21/07/2026

Starting hair loss treatment can feel like a leap of faith, especially when nothing seems to change in the first few weeks. Here's what's actually happening during that period, and the five things worth knowing before you begin.

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3 min read
7 Things to Pack in Your Travel Health Kit

7 things to pack in your travel health kit

Updated: 20/07/2026

Half-term is almost here, and whether you're heading to Spain or somewhere further afield, your health kit deserves as much attention as your suitcase.

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