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Can certain foods mimic the effects of weight loss injections?
Weight loss injections have become a rapidly growing medical option for shedding pounds. To qualify, you must meet specific criteria. If you are eligible, you can pay privately to skip long waitlists. On the NHS, access can take much longer. If you find yourself stuck in the middle - unable to afford private care but waiting indefinitely for a prescription - there may be another way. We asked a nutritionist which foods and habits could naturally help curb appetite and support weight loss without medicine.
Should you wear sunscreen even when it's cloudy?
We often only think about sun protection when it's sunny outside. But you still need to take steps to protect your skin even when it's overcast because the UV index can still cause lasting damage. Here's how to protect your skin on cloudy days.
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