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Stress is more than just feeling frazzled. When your body senses stress, it releases cortisol, a hormone that’s helpful in short bursts but harmful when it lingers. Persistently raised cortisol alters metabolism, spikes cravings, and signals your body to store fat—particularly around your tummy.
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Life can feel like an endless juggling act. Between work, kids, ageing parents, home life, and everything in between—finding time to eat well can seem impossible. But healthy eating doesn’t have to mean perfection or hours in the kitchen.
I’m Dr Mary from Real Life Medicine, and as a solo mum with ...
Menopause is a natural life stage—but for many women, it brings physical, emotional, and metabolic changes that can feel overwhelming. From weight gain and brain fog to fatigue and mood shifts, it’s easy to feel lost in the mix of symptoms and advice out there. That’s why, in honour of World Menopau...
Hunger is the number one reason most diets fail. The good news is, you don’t need to feel hungry or deprived to lose weight and get healthy.
For years, people were told to “eat less and push through.” That old-school advice ignores how hunger really works. It’s not a sign of weakness; it’s driven b...
Real health is about so much more than weight loss. It’s about how you feel in your own skin, how you show up in your life, and how much energy you have for the things that matter most.
At the heart of lasting health is metabolic health, the way your body manages energy, hormones, blood sugar, and ...
There’s so much misinformation out there about weight loss. Whether it’s miracle pills, fad diets or the idea that a single food can solve everything, sorting science from fiction can feel daunting. The truth is, sustainable weight management isn’t about punishing rules—it’s about understanding the ...
This week we’re shining the spotlight on one of the most underestimated nutrients for long-term metabolic health: protein. Â
Ever feel like excess sugar is lurking around every corner, ready to trip us up? You’re not imagining it—between the endless soft drinks, sneaky breakfast cereals, and well-placed treats at every checkout, today’s world is set up to tempt us at every turn. We live in a truly obesogenic environment w...
Sleep is not a luxury — it is a vital pillar of metabolic health, right alongside low carb nutrition, mindset and movement. The impact of poor sleep goes far deeper than simply feeling tired. It affects hormones, brain function, immune defences and even your ability to make supportive food choices.
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Leptin is a hormone produced by your fat cells that plays a crucial role in regulating appetite, energy balance, and metabolism. It acts as a messenger, telling your brain when you have enough energy stored and should stop eating. When everything is working well, leptin helps keep your weight and me...
As the winter chill settles in and the days grow shorter, there’s something comforting about curling up with a good book—or popping on an audiobook while you walk, cook, or relax. This season is a wonderful opportunity to nourish not just your body, but your mind as well. If you’re keen to learn mor...
When people think about health and weight loss, they often focus on calories, exercise, or willpower.
But there’s a major player that’s often overlooked: your gut.
At Real Life Medicine, we see gut health as one of the cornerstones of real, lasting wellbeing—because it doesn’t just affect digestio...
