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How to Strengthen your Immune System

How to Strengthen your Immune System

Updated: 16/08/2021

Without the essential function of the immune system, we would be vulnerable to even the most mild infection and consequently struggle to survive.

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12 min read
Cycling for Weight Loss: Our Top 5 Tips

Cycling for Weight Loss: Our Top 5 Tips

Updated: 04/08/2021

Your bike is one of your best weight loss tools, here’s how to stay fit and shed excess body fat whilst cycling.

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8 min read
3 Ways to Assess Your Weight

3 Ways to Assess Your Weight

Updated: 17/06/2021

Use these tools to calculate if your body weight is in a healthy range.

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1 min read
Why everyone should be walking 30 minutes a day

Why everyone should be walking 30 minutes a day

Updated: 15/04/2021

Walking 30 minutes a day has a plethora of benefits as it requires nothing but a good pair of shoes.

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5 min read
Soup: The Ultimate Weight Loss Food

Soup: The Ultimate Weight Loss Food

Updated: 15/04/2021

Soup is a great food for people looking to eat fewer calories. But what is the science behind soup as a weight loss food? We explain below.

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6 min read
How effective is Orlistat?

How effective is Orlistat?

Updated: 15/04/2021

Orlistat is a weight loss medication suitable for those with a high body mass index. But how effective is it?

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3 min read
Weight Loss: Everything You Need to Know

Weight Loss: Everything You Need to Know

Updated: 15/04/2021

The journey to effective weight loss is filled with misinformation and potential pitfalls. Luckily for you though, we’ve spoken to our pharmacy team to put together this ultimate guide to effective weight loss. Read it here.

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11 min read
Get Back On Track - How To Lose Weight In 2020

Get Back On Track - How To Lose Weight In 2020

Updated: 15/04/2021

This year may have brought about added disruption to your weight loss efforts, so here’s some essential tips to help you get back on track in 2020.

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11 min read
Benefits of taking Orlistat over time

Benefits of taking Orlistat over time

Updated: 15/04/2021

There’s no quick fix to tackle obesity. Your weight loss journey will require commitment, perseverance and will take time.

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6 min read
Weight Loss Guide: Diet, Exercise and Treatments

Weight Loss Guide: Diet, Exercise and Treatments

Updated: 15/04/2021

People gain weight when they consume more calories than they need. Without an exercise regime to work off the excess energy, the body stores it as fat, for future use.

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4 min read