If you care for someone with a learning disability, they may need help and support to maintain a healthy weight. People with learning disabilities are more likely to have problems with their weight. Some people may be underweight because their disability means they have difficulty eating or swallowing, for example. Others may be overweight because … Read more
As you age, you may begin to lose weight, either from illness or from a lack of appetite. Maintaining a healthy body weight is important, and there are steps you can take to achieve a healthy weight. If you are underweight or have lost weight suddenly or for no apparent reason, see your GP to … Read more
There is so much said about weight loss that it can be difficult to sort fact from fiction. Here’s the truth about 10 common weight loss myths. A radical exercise regime is the only way to lose weight. not true. Successful weight loss involves making small changes that you can stick with over the long … Read more
If you have tried and failed to lose weight, a visit to your GP surgery may help. Your GP or practice nurse can: Assess your general health. Help identify the cause of your weight gain. If you have any health problems due to weight gain, exercise. Discuss a plan to help you lose weight that … Read more
1. Don’t skip breakfast. Skipping breakfast will not help you lose weight. You may be missing out on essential nutrients and may end up snacking more throughout the day because you feel hungry. 2. Eat regular meals. Eating regularly during the day helps burn calories faster. It also reduces the temptation to snack on foods … Read more