Blog

Articles about Weight Loss

Pharmica Health Hub

Here, you'll find reliable, evidence-based health and lifestyle advice about Weight Loss from our dedicated team of experts and content writers.

Find out more about how we ensure the accuracy of our content with our content guidelines.


How to get the best results from your weight loss capsules

How to get the best results from your weight loss capsules

Updated: 16/02/2022

Not seeing the weight loss results you want? Here’s how to use Orlistat the right way

Read the full article
10 min read
About the government ‘Better Health’ anti-obesity campaign

About the government ‘Better Health’ anti-obesity campaign

Updated: 13/01/2022

Boris Johnson has said his own experience with coronavirus inspired him to help the UK get fitter and healthier. But what is the relationship between obesity and coronavirus?

Read the full article
8 min read
Why it

Why it's harder for women to lose weight

Updated: 12/01/2022

Losing weight isn’t the same for women and men, with hormones, muscle mass and eating habits affecting the two genders differently. But why is this? We explain all.

Read the full article
13 min read
How to strengthen your immune system

How to strengthen your immune system

Updated: 16/08/2021

Without the essential function of the immune system, we would be vulnerable to even the most mild infection and consequently struggle to survive.

Read the full article
12 min read
Cycling for weight loss: our top 5 tips

Cycling for weight loss: our top 5 tips

Updated: 04/08/2021

Your bike is one of your best weight loss tools, here’s how to stay fit and shed excess body fat whilst cycling.

Read the full article
8 min read
3 ways to assess your weight

3 ways to assess your weight

Updated: 17/06/2021

Use these tools to calculate if your body weight is in a healthy range.

Read the full article
1 min read
Why everyone should be walking 30 minutes a day

Why everyone should be walking 30 minutes a day

Updated: 15/04/2021

Walking 30 minutes a day has a plethora of benefits as it requires nothing but a good pair of shoes.

Read the full article
5 min read
Soup: the ultimate weight loss food

Soup: the ultimate weight loss food

Updated: 15/04/2021

Soup is a great food for people looking to eat fewer calories. But what is the science behind soup as a weight loss food? We explain below.

Read the full article
6 min read
How effective is orlistat?

How effective is orlistat?

Updated: 15/04/2021

Orlistat is a weight loss medication suitable for those with a high body mass index. But how effective is it?

Read the full article
3 min read
Weight loss: everything you need to know

Weight loss: everything you need to know

Updated: 15/04/2021

The journey to effective weight loss is filled with misinformation and potential pitfalls. Luckily for you though, we’ve spoken to our pharmacy team to put together this ultimate guide to effective weight loss. Read it here.

Read the full article
11 min read