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Methods of Managing and Relieving Pain

Methods of Managing and Relieving Pain

Updated: 26/10/2022

Try these pain management techniques to get the better of short-term or chronic pain.

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3 Essential Nutrients for Healthy Hair

3 Essential Nutrients for Healthy Hair

Updated: 26/10/2022

Find out which nutrients your hair needs for optimal growth.

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1 min read
How to Check for Testicular Cancer

How to Check for Testicular Cancer

Updated: 26/10/2022

Learn how to perform these simple self-checks to detect testicular cancer early.

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3 min read
3 Ways to Assess Your Weight

3 Ways to Assess Your Weight

Updated: 17/06/2021

Use these tools to calculate if your body weight is in a healthy range.

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Why it's Harder for Women to Lose Weight

Updated: 12/01/2022

Losing weight isn’t the same for women and men, with hormones, muscle mass and eating habits affecting the two genders differently. But why is this? We explain all.

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13 min read
The Link Between Physical and Mental Health

The Link Between Physical and Mental Health

Updated: 16/06/2022

There is a clear connection between your mind and body, however when considering the connection between physical and mental health, the link has often been misunderstood

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5 min read
The Complete Guide to Digestive Health

The Complete Guide to Digestive Health

Updated: 03/11/2022

Tending to your digestive health is critical when striving to live a healthy life. Read how to give your digestive system everything it needs to function properly.

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16 min read
The Psychological Causes of Erectile Dysfunction

The Psychological Causes of Erectile Dysfunction

Updated: 26/10/2022

Whilst erectile dysfunction (ED) is rarely a condition that’s entirely ‘all in the head’, there are a number of psychological factors that may be contributors. We explore these, and propose methods of overcoming ED.

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12 min read
Why is the Severity of Asthma on the Rise?

Why is the Severity of Asthma on the Rise?

Updated: 26/10/2022

The last decade has seen a significant increase in serious asthma-related incidents, but given the condition is treatable, why is this? We explore the contributing factors.

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10 min read
The Mental and Physical Benefits of Outdoor Exercise

The Mental and Physical Benefits of Outdoor Exercise

Updated: 26/10/2022

Incorporating “green exercise” into your fitness routine comes with a host of advantages, such as reducing stress, improving the immune system, and even burning more calories!

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