https://patient.info/rss Latest updates from Patient.info FeatureArticle Copyright 2026 Patient.info Pilates is known for its ability to improve bodily strength, flexibility, and stamina. However, as with all exercise, it can also be effective for weight loss. The key to using Pilates for weight loss is to practise regularly and fuel this exercise with a well-balanced, nutritious diet that allows you to create a healthy calorie deficit. Amberley Davis https://patient.info/features/healthy-living/is-pilates-good-for-weight-loss doc_31905 2026-08-05T23:00:00.000Z The last few years have seen drastic changes in body shapes for many as beauty standards opt again for slimmer builds. This has given rise to a variety of social media trends - including skinnymaxxing. Here we explore why this is, what it means, and what the consequences are that many influencers will leave off their vlogs. Helena Barham-Coppola https://patient.info/features/mental-health/what-is-skinnymaxxing-and-why-are-health-experts-concerned-about-it 1cQK0XguF5aqHQm89mOWI0 2026-08-05T23:00:00.000Z Most of us know vitamin C is good for us, but do you know all the ways that this essential nutrient benefits your health? Here you can find out how easy it is to get enough vitamin C, as well as what happens when you consume too little and too much. Amberley Davis https://patient.info/features/diet-and-nutrition/vitamin-c-benefits-sources-and-deficiency doc_32131 2026-08-03T23:00:00.000Z Puberty blockers have become one of the most debated treatments in modern medicine. Recent developments, including the High Court's decision allowing a new UK clinical trial to proceed, have once again placed them in the spotlight. But what are these medicines, how long have they been used, what did the Cass Review conclude, and why are researchers still trying to answer some important questions? Thomas Andrew Porteus, MBCS https://patient.info/features/treatment-medication/puberty-blockers-what-the-evidence-says-and-why-scientists-are-still-studying-them 1Qbaun5cyOO8SByKJC7Zky 2026-08-02T23:00:00.000Z Looking after your joints is important if you want to stay active and keep moving comfortably - especially as you get older. Lots of things can affect your joint health, but carrying extra weight plays a major role. We look at how weight impacts your joints and share some simple ways to help reduce the strain. Victoria Raw https://patient.info/features/bones-joints-muscles/how-obesity-affects-joint-health-and-what-you-can-do-about-it 2R4c03f07K7uqh4avyENd4 2026-07-30T23:00:00.000Z Colds are often associated with autumn and winter, but you can catch one at any time of year. Although they are less common during the warmer months, the viruses that cause colds continue to circulate throughout the summer. Most summer colds are mild and get better on their own within a week or two. Dr Sarah Jarvis https://patient.info/features/infections/can-you-catch-a-cold-in-summer doc_30625 2026-07-29T23:00:00.000Z Steroids are medicines used to treat many conditions, including asthma, arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, eczema, and autoimmune diseases. Dr Sarah Jarvis https://patient.info/features/treatment-medication/steroid-side-effects doc_30892 2026-07-29T23:00:00.000Z Resistance bands are a great way to improve the quality of your strength training routine. They can be incorporated into numerous exercises, adding extra force so that your muscles have to work harder to perform each task. Amberley Davis https://patient.info/features/bones-joints-muscles/the-best-resistance-band-workouts-to-build-muscle doc_31923 2026-07-28T23:00:00.000Z Life can feel pretty busy and overwhelming. We spend so much time looking down at our phone screens, that our minds, and our necks, have little opportunity to rest. This is where forest bathing can help - a gentle practice of slowing down and immersing yourself in nature, which can also support your mental and physical wellbeing. We spoke to a clinical therapist to demystify what forest bathing is, and how you can get involved. Hannah Boynton-Forshaw https://patient.info/features/healthy-living/what-is-forest-bathing-and-can-it-improve-your-health 1jMbZoLYsC3sbSaMXE4bT1 2026-07-28T23:00:00.000Z Getting an ADHD diagnosis as an adult can be a long and emotional journey. For Katey, years of feeling burnt out, struggling to manage everyday life, and wondering why previous diagnoses didn’t fully explain her experiences eventually led her to seek answers. In this patient story, Katey Moseley shares how she was diagnosed with ADHD through the NHS Right to Choose pathway, what the assessment process involved and how diagnosis has helped her better understand herself. Heather Ainsworth https://patient.info/features/mental-health/how-i-got-an-adhd-diagnosis 3BYRth1mfBIsLPWha7gxV5 2026-07-27T23:00:00.000Z