You haven’t changed what you eat, you’re still active – yet somehow you're putting on weight. If that sounds familiar, you’re not imagining it. Midlife weight gain is incredibly common, and it’s rarely down to willpower. The truth is that your body is changing in ways that make holding onto weight easier, and losing it harder. Understanding why that happens takes the frustration out of it and helps you focus on what actually works.

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.

Many men in midlife carry stress quietly – balancing work, relationships, finances and health without really pausing to notice the impact. One of the more overlooked effects of long-term stress is how it alters eating habits – and how those habits, in turn, affect your blood sugar and long-term metabolic health.

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?

Many people in midlife begin to notice digestive discomfort, energy dips or unexplained symptoms they brush off as part of getting older. Learn about H. pylori and how it could be behind your midlife digestive symptoms.

Anxiety can feel overwhelming, leaving you restless, on edge or unable to focus. Here’s a simple look at how poor nutrition can fuel anxiety

Feeling guilty because you overeat? Don’t be! Discover why it's not your fault, especially during the festive season.

Discover the natural ways to strengthen your immune system this winter.

Do you know that stress can also significantly impact your hormones? Understanding how stress affects your body is the first step toward man

Here we explore the connection between stress and hormonal changes in men, how they interact, and why it’s vital to address them both.

Stress can amplify symptoms of perimenopause, creating a challenging cycle for many women.

In this blog I discuss the root causes of joint and muscle aches and pains and some basics of what you can do to look after yourself.

I explain how blood glucose control could be key to why you're fighting the desire to put your head on your desk come mid-afternoon

Midlife can be a time of significant change and challenges, which can often lead to stress. Here's some signs to look out for.