Does Weight Loss Lower Blood Pressure? The Honest Numbers

Does Weight Loss Lower Blood Pressure? The Honest Numbers

Does Weight Loss Lower Blood Pressure? The Honest NumbersPaul Butler
Published on: 02/09/2026

Yes, and the effect is bigger than most people expect: roughly 1 mmHg per kilogram lost. Here's what the research shows and how much you'd need to lose.

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Can Losing Weight Cause Anxiety? An Honest Answer

Can Losing Weight Cause Anxiety? An Honest Answer

Can Losing Weight Cause Anxiety? An Honest AnswerPaul Butler
Published on: 12/08/2026

Can losing weight cause anxiety? Sometimes, yes. Here's what the research actually found, which anxieties are common, and what usually helps.

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Why Am I Not Losing Weight in a Calorie Deficit? 6 Reasons

Why Am I Not Losing Weight in a Calorie Deficit? 6 Reasons

Why Am I Not Losing Weight in a Calorie Deficit? 6 ReasonsPaul Butler
Published on: 10/07/2026

Why am I not losing weight in a calorie deficit? Usually it's not a broken metabolism - it's one of six honest, fixable reasons. A no-nonsense UK guide.

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Does Anxiety Cause You to Lose Weight? An Honest Answer

Does Anxiety Cause You to Lose Weight? An Honest Answer

Does Anxiety Cause You to Lose Weight? An Honest AnswerPaul Butler
Published on: 10/07/2026

Does anxiety cause you to lose weight? Yes, it can - but it's not the good kind. A calm, no-nonsense look at stress, cortisol and what to actually do.

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