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'Nothing broken forever' - Domestic abuse survivor who was on brink of suicide releases book

A domestic abuse survivor who became a “ghost” of her former self after years of “trauma” from living with her ex, losing more than four stone, becoming a drug addict, and nearly taking her own life, has said “you may be broken, but nothing is ...

13 May 2023 at 14:37

Lifestyle

MasterChef’s Gregg Wallace: The main problem we’ve got is people don’t know how to cook any more

There were two things that spurred on Gregg Wallace to overhaul his health a few years ago. “One was being on the television, and really not liking what I looked like,” admits the MasterChef co-host, 59. “Because you see yourself far more ...

29 Jan 2024 at 09:55

Lifestyle

How exactly does the swallowable weight-loss balloon work?

A weight-loss balloon, which patients swallow as a pill, is now being offered to NHS patients – and it only takes a short appointment with a doctor. Designed to make people feel fuller, the device promises to help patients lose an ...

23 Jan 2024 at 11:54

Lifestyle

Forget counting calories – just focus on these ‘medicinal’ foods, says expert

If there was a drug that could boost your metabolism, help weight loss, dampen inflammation and lead to a happier and longer life, it would fly off the shelves. But such a substance exists, explains consultant bariatric surgeon ...

15 Jan 2024 at 12:41

Lifestyle

Lorraine Kelly: Nobody’s perfect – and that’s ok

After more than 30 years together, keeping her marriage healthy and self-care go hand-in-hand for Lorraine Kelly. “You’ve got to have a wee bit of ‘me time’, just to breathe, just to exhale,” says the Glasgow-born TV presenter....

25 Jan 2023 at 07:30

Lifestyle

What you need to know about the weight loss drug set to be sold in pharmacies

An appetite-suppressant drug will soon be available from high street pharmacies. Wegovy was recently approved by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice), meaning thousands of obese people will be able to ...

15 Feb 2023 at 09:30

Lifestyle

New year resolutions that aren’t focussed on weight loss

As soon as the clock strikes midnight on December 31, many start uttering the words ‘the diet starts now’ or ‘this is the year I’m going to get to my goal weight’ – and our screens are inundated with ‘hacks’ on how to slim ...

29 Dec 2023 at 10:33

Lifestyle

4 weight loss myths we all need to stop believing

Chances are, many of us will be starting 2023 with the goal of losing weight – and every year, it seems there’s a new diet or product heralded as the best way to do it. But all too often they don’t achieve long-lasting ...

03 Jan 2023 at 07:30

National News

Study finds getting more sleep can help you lose weight

New research suggests that you can shed those extra pounds by getting more sleep. Experts found that adding an hour or so more of sleep per night shaved around 270 calories off people’s daily diets – the equivalent of ...

07 Feb 2022 at 18:11

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WARNING: Urgent recall issued for weight loss capsules following fatalities

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland has issued an urgent recall for weight loss capsules following a number of fatalities. The weight loss capsules were sold online via the website 'www.FatBurney.com' and contain ...

03 Feb 2021 at 12:35

National News

Woman 'looked up and down' after asking for Ozempic in Irish pharmacy

Clare TD Cathal Crowe has raised serious concerns surrounding the supply of the controversial Ozempic drug after a Clare woman was “looked up and down” by a pharmacist when fulfilling a prescription. The ...

27 Jun 2024 at 11:44

Lifestyle

What are weight-loss jabs and how do they work?

The likelihood is, at one time or another, most people have considered many different weight-loss options, from yo-yo-dieting, ditching sugar, going tee-total or hitting the gym hard. In the UK, 64 per ...

15 Oct 2024 at 14:13

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