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Can Cortisol Levels Lead to Metabolic Syndrome?

High cortisol levels can lead to metabolic syndrome.Cortisol is known as the ‘stress hormone’.Cortisol is linked...

  • Samantha Dumas
  • March 21, 2022 . 4 min read
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What Controls Metabolism?

There are many factors that control metabolism. Each person’s metabolism is influenced by their genes, age, illness,...

  • Samantha Dumas
  • March 14, 2022 . 6 min read
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Obesity in Preschool-aged Children Proves Health Problems Later in Life

A new study on childhood obesity is causing waves in the media. The study, published in the January 30, 2014, edition...

  • Nabta
  • February 3, 2022 . 3 min read
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5 Ways Women can Lose Weight With PCOS

Women who have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) can often struggle to lose weight. It is recommended by doctors to...

  • Nabta Editorial Team
  • October 13, 2021 . 7 min read
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Perimenopause Weight Gain

Can you overcome perimenopause weight gain? We look at how diet and exercise play essential roles in maintaining...

  • Samantha Dumas
  • September 23, 2021 . 4 min read
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Tips for Managing Weight Gain During Pregnancy

In an ideal scenario, all women would achieve a slow and steady weight gain during pregnancy. This minimises health...

  • Winnie Mwangi
  • August 29, 2021 . 1 min read
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Am I Gaining Enough Weight During Pregnancy?

Some women struggle to put on enough weight during pregnancy, particularly those who have a slim build prior to...

  • Winnie Mwangi
  • August 26, 2021 . 1 min read
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Weight Gain During Pregnancy: How Much is too Much?

Women who gain too much weight during pregnancy have an increased risk of gestational diabetes and pre-eclampsia. If...

  • Winnie Mwangi
  • August 23, 2021 . 1 min read
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What Factors Contribute to Weight Gain During Pregnancy?

The NHS estimates that the average woman will gain 10 – 12.5 kg whilst pregnant. The average newborn weighs between...

  • Winnie Mwangi
  • August 20, 2021 . 1 min read
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How Much Weight is it Normal to Gain During Pregnancy?

At one time there used to be strict guidelines advocating that weight gain during pregnancy should be limited to a few...

  • Winnie Mwangi
  • August 17, 2021 . 1 min read
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Cholesterol. The Good, the Bad, and why we Can’t Live Without it

Our bodies need cholesterol. It is present in every cell in our body and we cannot survive without it. So why does it...

  • Samantha Dumas
  • June 14, 2021 . 4 min read
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Let’s Talk About Metabolism, Fast and Slow

You’ve heard the claim (or perhaps you’ve made the claim) that a person’s weight comes down to having slow...

  • Samantha Dumas
  • June 14, 2021 . 4 min read
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