Poor sleep isn’t just tiring – it actively disrupts the systems that keep our metabolism steady, which big consequences. This is especially relevant in midlife, when changes in hormones, metabolism and lifestyle can make poor sleep even more impactful on our health. In this blog, we discuss why sleep matters for your metabolic health.

This headline might surprise you. For decades, we've been sold artificial sweeteners as a harmless, no-calorie alternative to sugar, good for weight loss and maintaining steady blood sugars. But is this really the case Mounting research finds that artificial sweeteners are not the benign substance we once thought. In this blog, we take a look at the research.

If you’ve noticed that your usual approach to food, exercise and self-care no longer works the way it used to, you’re not imagining it. Many people in their 40s and 50s start to feel like their body is changing in ways they didn’t expect – and metabolism often feels like the culprit. But what actually is metabolism? And why does it seem to ‘slow down’ as we get older?

A diagnosis of pre-diabetes often comes as a surprise, picked up during a routine blood test even when you're feeling OK. It is not something to ignore, and is a gentle nudge to make some changes to your diet and lifestyle. This blog explains everything you need to know about your pre-diabetes diagnosis.