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How to beat jet lag: the complete guide

How to beat jet lag: the complete guide

Updated: 19/10/2026

Landed with your body clock still stuck on home time? Here's how to get it back on track faster, from small tweaks before you fly to what to do in your first few days.

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Hair loss on Mounjaro or Wegovy

Hair loss on Mounjaro or Wegovy

Updated: 19/10/2026

Losing weight on Mounjaro or Wegovy but losing more hair than you'd like?

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6 min read
Why hydration is important on GLP-1 medications

Why hydration is important on GLP-1 medications

Updated: 16/10/2026

Eating less on Mounjaro or Wegovy often means drinking less too, and side effects can make it worse.

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How fluconazole treats thrush: what to expect

How fluconazole treats thrush: what to expect

Updated: 14/10/2026

Fluconazole is the most widely used oral treatment for thrush in the UK, and a single 150mg capsule clears most uncomplicated infections.

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12 min read
The five stages of a genital herpes outbreak

The five stages of a genital herpes outbreak

Updated: 14/10/2026

Genital herpes outbreaks rarely come out of nowhere, and most follow the same predictable pattern. Here's what happens at each stage, how long it lasts and when you're most likely to pass it on.

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11 min read
What types of migraine are there?

What types of migraine are there?

Updated: 12/10/2026

Flashing lights, a spinning room or weakness down one side of your body can all be part of a migraine, even without a headache.

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8 min read
Cialis Together vs Tadalafil: what's the difference?

Cialis Together vs Tadalafil: what's the difference?

Updated: 12/10/2026

Cialis Together and generic tadalafil contain exactly the same medicine, so why do they come with different rules?

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6 min read
Why is walking so good on GLP-1 medications

Why is walking so good on GLP-1 medications

Updated: 06/10/2026

Walking is free, gentle and easy to fit around the ups and downs of GLP-1 medications.

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6 min read
Managing GLP-1 side effects while exercising

Managing GLP-1 side effects while exercising

Updated: 06/10/2026

Here's how to work around tiredness, nausea and your injection day while still remaining active.

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6 min read
Which hair loss treatment is right for me?

Which hair loss treatment is right for me?

Updated: 05/10/2026

Finasteride, Regaine, oral minoxidil, rosemary oil: there's no shortage of hair loss treatments, and not all of them are worth your money.

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8 min read