Type 2 Diabetes Remission: Low Carb versus Low Calorie, and the difficulty with comparing studies Dr Sean Wheatley, MSc, PhD. Science and Research Lead Type 2 diabetes was previously thought to be a progressive condition, but it is now clear that this need not be…
Read moreSchrödinger’s Fat – Confusion and Contradictions in Dietary Advice Dr Sean Wheatley, MSc, PhD. Science and Research Lead As anyone who works in, or has had any involvement with, the world of nutrition knows – no one ever agrees on anything. Okay, that might be…
Read moreThe Issues With “Eat Less, Move More” – Why Common Weight Loss Advice is Not as Helpful as You Would Hope Dr Sean Wheatley, MSc, PhD. Science and Research Lead When trying to lose weight, people are often encouraged to “eat less, move more”. As…
Read moreThe Benefits of Using a Behaviour Change Coach Paul Hollinrake, Researcher & Trainer in Public Health In an age where self-improvement is both a personal and professional pursuit, the role of behaviour change coaches has become increasingly prominent. These specialists help individuals alter their habits, enhance…
Read more10K Steps a Day: Fact or Fiction? Do I need to do 10,000 steps every day? Dr Sean Wheatley, MSc, PhD. Science and Research Lead. It is undeniable that being physically active has a range of health benefits, with huge amounts of evidence supporting…
Read moreIs Intermittent Fasting Going to Kill Me? Dr Sean Wheatley, MSc, PhD. Science and Research Lead. A number of recent news reports (which I’m not going to link to as they don’t deserve the clicks) have reported that time restricted eating significantly increases the risk…
Read moreStaying Healthy on a Budget – Part 2. Hannah Knight - Accounts & Administration Assistant Welcome back to the second instalment of Staying Healthy on a Budget. We hope you enjoyed the tips from the first blog. Here at X-PERT Health we are back with…
Read moreStaying Healthy on a Budget – Part 1. Hannah Knight - Accounts & Administration Assistant The past few months have been difficult for many of us with the cost of living increasing. It can be a daunting and stressful time trying to manage your finances…
Read moreCoronavirus social distancing and doing your part. Dr Sean Wheatley, MSc, PhD - Science and Research Lead This short blog shouldn’t really tell you anything you don’t already know. With everything that is going on right now it is clearly a confusing and difficult time…
Read moreBaby Boomers - Weight, Waist and Diabetes Paul Hollinrake - Researcher & Trainer in Public Health/27th February 2020 Introduction The number of older adults and life expectancy in the UK is increasing. This is partly due to the rapid rise in births between 1946 - 64 and overall improved medical care (Davies, 2016). It has been acknowledged that the NHS is in crisis over funding and…
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