Articles on health after weight loss

2026-09-22 · 5 min read

How long it takes the brain to 'accept' that you've lost weight

Why doesn't the fear of stopping weight-loss medication and regaining the weight disappear along with the weight itself? Science shows the body and mind update at different speeds — and more slowly than most people assume.

2026-09-15 · 5 min read

Loss of libido: when and why it happens, in men and women

Declining sexual desire is one of the most common — and least discussed — complaints in medical practice. Here's what large population studies show about which age group it's most frequent in, and the main causes in men and women.

2026-09-08 · 5 min read

Hair loss after weight loss: what the science shows

It's one of the most common — and most distressing — complaints after significant weight loss, especially with weight-loss medications. Here's what international medical literature shows about why hair falls out, what studies say about the link with these medications, and when to seek evaluation.

2026-09-01 · 5 min read

Chronic insomnia: the silent risks to body and mind

Sleeping poorly isn't just next-day tiredness. Chronic insomnia is associated with higher risk of weight gain, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, cardiovascular disease, and worse mental health. Here's what international medical literature shows.

2026-08-27 · 4 min read

Hormone replacement in patients after age 60

After age 60, testosterone tends to decline progressively — with a direct impact on muscle mass, bone density, mood, and sexual function. Here's what major international studies show about benefits, risks, and when replacement is actually indicated.

2026-08-24 · 6 min read

Sarcopenia after 40: why preserving muscle mass may mean living longer

Starting in your 40s, the body loses muscle mass every year — and the pace accelerates with age. Here's why fighting that loss is one of the most important health decisions after 40.

2026-08-05 · 2 min read

Hair loss during weight loss: what's expected and what isn't

Hair loss a few months after losing weight has a name and is usually temporary. But not every case of hair loss should be blamed on weight loss.

2026-07-24 · 1 min read

Protein while using weight-loss injections

With appetite reduced by the medication, keeping protein intake adequate takes extra attention. Here's why.

2026-07-10 · 2 min read

Losing weight with quality: what the scale doesn't show

Two lost kilos can mean very different things. Understand why the number on the scale doesn't tell the whole story of your weight loss.