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Healthy living – articles and advice

Alcohol advice

Articles on weight, fitness, sleep and overall wellbeing, supporting a healthy lifestyle. For trusted reference, see our Patient Information Leaflets on healthy living.

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Treatment and medication

Wegovy pill: how does the new weight-loss tablet work?

by Thomas Andrew Porteus, MBCS

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Healthy living

Thinking of trying wild swimming? Read this first

by Victoria Raw

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Healthy living

What the World Cup can teach us about staying active

by Victoria Raw

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Treatment and medication

How does Mounjaro work for weight loss?

by Dr Nienke Lees

Alcohol advice

To keep health risks from alcohol low, the advice for both men and women is to drink no more than 14 units a week (6 pints of average strength beer or 6 medium glasses of wine), spread evenly across three or more days, with several drink-free days each week.

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Exercise and physical activity

Regular activity boosts energy, mood and overall health. Learn how to fit exercise into your routine and choose activities that suit your lifestyle.

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Gender identity

Gender identity is the personal sense of one's own gender. Gender identity can correlate with a person's assigned sex or can differ from it.

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Mental wellbeing

Mental health matters just as much as physical health. Learn strategies to manage stress, improve resilience and take care of your emotional wellbeing.

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Obesity and weight loss

Carrying extra weight can affect your health. Learn how weight loss supports wellbeing, explore healthy ways to lose weight, and avoid risky quick fixes.

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Online and social media

To build a healthier online life, start by taking conscious control of your habits. Set strict boundaries around screen time, turn off non-essential notifications, and create phone-free zones (especially in the bedroom) to improve sleep and reduce anxiety.

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Parenting

Parenting is the process of raising a child, which involves supporting their physical, emotional, cognitive, social, and educational development from infancy to adulthood.

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Relationships

Good relationships are key to wellbeing. Learn about communication, respect and boundaries, and how to seek support if a relationship becomes unhealthy.

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Sexual relationships

A healthy sexual relationship relies on enthusiastic consent, active communication, and emotional connection. Always respect boundaries, ensure both partners actively agree to each sexual act, and prioritize mutual pleasure.

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Sleep and insomnia

Sleep plays a vital role in good health and well-being throughout your life. Discover how to improve your sleep routine as well as causes of and self help for insomnia.

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Smoking and vaping

Smoking is a leading cause of preventable illness and harms nearly every organ in your body. While not completely risk-free, evidence suggests that vaping is considerably less harmful than smoking.

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