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Dr David Unwin on Diary of a CEO with Steven Bartlett
Dr David Unwin's work inspired the founders of Nico
Dr David Unwin's real-world data, including 157 patients in drug-free type two diabetes remission, sits at the foundation of Nico. Here is what he told Steven Bartlett on Diary of... Read more...
You don't have PCOS. Even if your doctor said you do
You don't have PCOS. Even if your doctor said you do
That's because the condition was renamed today: PCOS is now PMOS. It's not a rebrand. That one letter matters more than you might expect!PCOS - Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is out.... Read more...
Social media will let us talk about erectile dysfunction but not menopause
Social media will let us talk about erectile dysfunction but not menopause
We've had content taken down for talking about perimenopause and glucose regulation. Medically accurate, fully referenced, not remotely sexual. Flagged and removed. When we spoke to other founders and health... Read more...
Is more sleep always better for your metabolism?
Is more sleep always better for your metabolism?
A new study published in BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care landed on a number that is oddly specific: 7 hours and 18 minutes of sleep per night is the... Read more...
World Obesity Day was made up to sell weight loss drugs
World Obesity Day was made up to sell weight loss drugs
Here's Nico co-founder Liton on the truth behind World Obesity Day. Read more...
Why PCOS is usually a metabolic problem and what that means for you
Why PCOS is usually a metabolic problem and what that means for you
A third of women with PCOS wait more than four years for a diagnosis. Up to 70 per cent never get one at all. Last September, a parliamentary inquiry confirmed... Read more...
Discipline is not a gift from the gods — it's a physical change you can make to your brain
Discipline is not a gift from the gods — it's a physical change you can make to your brain
Discipline isn't a personality trait. It's a physical change in your brain. That distinction matters more than most people realise. If you've ever looked at someone who seems to eat... Read more...
Dr Patrick Heath, GP and Nico's medical advisor
Dr Patrick Heath, GP and Nico's medical advisor
Patrick is a GP and health-screening specialist who’s spent years helping people improve their health by understanding who they are and how they live — not by lecturing them about... Read more...
Your new year detox is sabotaging your metabolism (and what actually works)
Your new year detox is sabotaging your metabolism (and what actually works)
If I see one more influencer claiming their juice cleanse "flushed out 20 years of toxins" or that parasites are secretly ruining your life, I'm not going to need a... Read more...
New year reset – Get your free guide
New year reset – Get your free guide
30 days to stable energy New year, no diet. Use small habit tweaks to train your body to burn fat naturally and get your metabolism in better working order. This... Read more...
Stress free Christmas eating - Amie Parry-Jones
Stress free Christmas eating - Amie Parry-Jones
Christmas is supposed to be enjoyable. So why does it feel like a minefield? Treats are everywhere. Routines disappear. Guilt kicks in before you've even finished your first mince pie.... Read more...
You escaped the office. But how did that affect your habits? John Riordan, remote work expert
You escaped the office. But how did that affect your habits? John Riordan, remote work expert
Remote work gave you something powerful: control over your own day. No more rushing to catch trains, grabbing whatever's in the office kitchen, or sitting for eight hours straight because... Read more...