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Eat Well and Lose Weight: Alli/Orlistat Diet Plan

Alli-Orlistat can help to achieve up to 50% more weight loss than just dieting alone.

How Different Health Conditions Affect Asthma

Could a different health condition be amplifying your asthma symptoms? We explore what other medical conditions tend to aggravate asthma, and what you can do about it.

Is Stress Causing Your Migraines?

With approximately 80% of migraine sufferers citing stress as a trigger, we explore how stress can cause migraine headaches and what’s the best plan of action to prevent and relieve the painful symptoms.

5 Common Myths About Herpes

The herpes virus affects the majority of us, so join us as we clear up some of the most common herpes myths and misconceptions.

How Sleep Can Help Weight Loss

New "miracle" weight loss remedies seem to surface each week, but the answer might lie in the simple activity we spend a third of our lives doing: sleeping. Find out how bad quality sleep can hinder your weight loss efforts.

Why is Erectile Dysfunction in Young Men on the Rise?

Whilst commonly associated with ageing, erectile dysfunction is increasingly affecting younger men in the UK. But what factors might be contributing to this rise?

From Acne to Eczema: How to Look After Your Skin

As the body’s largest organ, the skin is constantly exposed to the elements. It pays to establish a consistent daily skincare routine that’s right for your particular skin type, and to treat outbreaks of acne and eczema as soon as they appear.

Finasteride vs. Minoxidil: What's Right for Me?

Finasteride and Minoxidil are the only two MHRA-approved treatments for effective hair loss. Discover the best option for you, below.

Staying Healthy Downstairs: A Guide to Feminine Hygiene

The vagina goes through a lot, from periods and sex to childbirth and menopause, so knowing the best methods to stay healthy downstairs is a must.

5 Ways to Relieve Lockdown Neck and Shoulder Pain

Our necks and shoulders are feeling the effects of changes to our daily routines since entering lockdown. Below, we explore some easy methods of soothing the pain.