Angelica Brandelius
Dr. Angelica Brandelius, MD, PhD, is a licensed physician and certified medical trainer with a background in immunology, clinical research and more than 15 years of experience in exercise and health. At Yazen, she develops digital solutions that help people build and maintain an active lifestyle.
Stop eating candy to lose weight? – how to create a sustainable balance
Do you have to stop eating candy to lose weight? No, but if you eat a lot of sweets, it can be smart to cut down – it often makes weight loss easier. A total ban rarely gives sustainable results. Long-term health is about a balanced whole where nutritious food, satiety, and enjoyment all have their place. Here are tips for reducing sweets and building sustainable habits.
Barbell training for strength and muscle mass
Barbell training can be a simple and effective way to get started with strength training – whether you are a beginner or more experienced. With a few basic exercises, you train several major muscle groups and can adjust both weight and tempo after your daily form. Here you get practical advice on technique, common exercises, and how to train in a safe way.
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Ozempic or Wegovy – what is the difference for weight loss?
Many people seeking help for overweight and obesity ask: Should I choose Ozempic or Wegovy? Since the names are often used interchangeably, it can be confusing. Here, we clarify the differences in efficacy, dosage, and purpose to help you understand the options.
Weight loss tablets: what actually works?
The market for weight loss tablets is large and often filled with bold claims about quick results. It’s important to understand the difference between over-the-counter supplements and prescription medicines with proven scientific evidence. There’s a big gap between them in terms of effectiveness, safety, and how closely they’re regulated.
If you’d rather avoid injections, there are now prescription tablet options that can help regulate appetite, reduce energy intake, and support weight loss. These medicines work through well-defined biological mechanisms and are used as part of a medical treatment plan for overweight or obesity.
Below, we walk you through the available tablet-based treatments, how they work, and who they might be suitable for.
Losing weight during menopause: a guide to lasting results
Many women notice that their body changes during menopause. More fat may gather around the stomach while muscle mass gradually decreases. But what is actually happening in the body, and how does it affect weight? In this article, we look at what research shows and which strategies may help if you want to lose weight during menopause.
Rybelsus vs Ozempic: what’s the difference?
The main difference between Rybelsus and Ozempic is how the medication is taken. Rybelsus is taken as a tablet once a day, while Ozempic is given as a subcutaneous injection once a week.
Both medicines contain the active ingredient semaglutide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist that affects appetite regulation and blood sugar control.
Is Ozempic safe for weight loss?
Choosing medication to support weight loss is a big decision. It’s completely natural to want clear answers about safety and possible risks. Medicines like Ozempic and Wegovy have had a lot of media attention, and the information out there can feel mixed or confusing. To make a well-informed choice, it’s important to look at scientific evidence and individual medical assessment rather than headlines.
What happens if you stop taking Mounjaro?
Stopping Mounjaro often brings up a lot of questions. If you’ve been using it to support weight loss or improve your metabolic health, it’s completely natural to wonder what happens next.
Mounjaro is a prescription medicine containing tirzepatide. In the UK, it’s licensed for type 2 diabetes and weight management, alongside lifestyle changes. But what actually happens in your body when you stop treatment? Will the weight come back? And is it possible to keep the results long term?
