Menopause, Belly Fat and Long Term Health: why HRT and Visceral Fat Screening Matter
Menopause often brings a hidden shift in fat storage—from hips to abdomen—driven by falling oestrogen and loss of muscle. This article explains why visceral fat matters more than weight, how simple sc...
4 Feb 17min
If You Spend 2 Minutes Brushing Your Teeth, Why Not 10 Minutes Saving Your Life?
Ten minutes of strength training, five days a week, is enough to change metabolic health. Like brushing your teeth, it works because it’s sustainable. Keep the time fixed, increase the weights gradual...
3 Feb 16min
Sarcopenia: Are We Diagnosing the Correct Muscle Problem?
In cardiometabolic medicine, muscle is not a cosmetic tissue but a metabolic organ. Evidence consistently shows that strength, not muscle mass, predicts insulin resistance, cardiovascular risk, and su...
27 Jan 16min
Why GLP-1 Withdrawal Trials Fail — and Why Cardiometabolic Care Must Look Different
A 2026 BMJ systematic review confirms that weight regain is the rule after stopping pharmacological weight-management therapy. Across drug classes, most lost weight is regained within 24 months, with ...
20 Jan 13min
Smart body composition scales: helpful metabolic tool—or misleading distraction?
Smart body composition scales are not metabolic truth machines. Their value lies in engagement, not precision. During weight loss—especially with GLP-1 therapy—hydration and glycogen shifts distort “m...
10 Jan 14min
A New Year Reset: Why Your Waist Matters More Than Your Scales
January isn’t just about weight loss. Much winter weight gain occurs as visceral fat, which drives insulin resistance and cardiovascular risk. Measuring your waist, not just your weight, gives a clear...
5 Jan 16min
The Insulin Paradox: How GLP-1 Drugs Reduce Belly Fat and Heart Risk
GLP-1 drugs seem paradoxical: they enhance insulin action yet shrink dangerous belly fat. The explanation lies in restoring normal insulin timing, reducing chronic insulin exposure, and reversing fat ...
14 Dec 202515min
Why Protein Matters More Than Ever as We Age
Adequate protein and resistance training are essential for healthy ageing and reducing visceral fat. As we grow older, muscles become less responsive, making higher protein intake vital to preserve st...
8 Dec 202515min
