Am I Failing the Fat Community If I Lose Weight?
Three years ago I was prescribed weight loss medication by my GP because of sudden and dramatic weight gain that was badly affecting my self-esteem. The medication made me [...]
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Why Do Some People Get Sicker Than Others?
The COVID-19 crash comes suddenly. In early March, the 37-year-old writer F. T. Kola began to feel mildly ill, with a fever and body aches. To be safe, she isolated herself [...]
Need to Lose Weight? Team Up With Friends
Researchers have found that having friends who gain weight — especially friends of the same gender — raises your chance of becoming overweight by more than 50 [...]
Can the Buddy System Help You Get in Shape?
Getting in shape doesn’t have to be a lonely endeavour. Nor does losing weight. Friends, family, spouses and co-workers can have a positive effect on anyone struggling to [...]
Struggling to Exercise? Try the Buddy System
If you plan on starting a new exercise routine in January, don’t forget one of the most crucial components. A buddy. Studies have shown people tend to make a better effort [...]
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