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Quit Smoking this Year - For Good

Quit Smoking this Year - For Good

Updated: 28/04/2021

8 Quick and easy steps to finally give up smoking for good.

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Hay Fever: Causes, Symptoms & Treatments

Hay Fever: Causes, Symptoms & Treatments

Updated: 10/06/2024

In this ultimate guide to hay fever, our experts explain the science behind the various causes and types of hay fever and which treatments can help with rapidly alleviating common hay fever symptoms.

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8 min read
7 Common Questions About Erectile Dysfunction, Answered

7 Common Questions About Erectile Dysfunction, Answered

Updated: 26/10/2022

We answer the most commonly asked questions about erectile dysfunction and the associated treatments.

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11 min read
How Different Health Conditions Affect Asthma

How Different Health Conditions Affect Asthma

Updated: 26/10/2022

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.

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7 min read
Is Stress Causing Your Migraines?

Is Stress Causing Your Migraines?

Updated: 15/04/2021

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.

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9 min read
5 Common Myths About Herpes

5 Common Myths About Herpes

Updated: 24/04/2024

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

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9 min read
How Sleep Can Help Weight Loss

How Sleep Can Help Weight Loss

Updated: 24/04/2024

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.

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12 min read
Why is Erectile Dysfunction in Young Men on the Rise?

Why is Erectile Dysfunction in Young Men on the Rise?

Updated: 26/10/2022

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

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13 min read
From Acne to Eczema: How to Look After Your Skin

From Acne to Eczema: How to Look After Your Skin

Updated: 26/10/2022

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.

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10 min read
Finasteride vs. Minoxidil: What

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

Updated: 26/10/2022

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

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9 min read