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Start 2021 the S.M.A.R.T.E.R. Way

Start 2021 the S.M.A.R.T.E.R. Way

Updated: 07/01/2021

We explain the seven S.M.A.R.T.E.R. principles of setting goals to help you keep your New Year’s Resolutions and outline how you can utilise them to improve your health.

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7 min read
7 Common Erectile Dysfunction Myths: Know the Facts

7 Common Erectile Dysfunction Myths: Know the Facts

Updated: 15/04/2021

While the information about erectile dysfunction on the internet is vast, so is misinformation - we are exposing the most common ED myths and misconceptions.

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9 min read
Hair Loss: The Early Signs and Treatment Options

Hair Loss: The Early Signs and Treatment Options

Updated: 26/10/2022

Male pattern baldness is an incredibly common condition, it is estimated to be experienced by more than two-thirds of men.

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10 min read
The Truth About Antidepressants and Erectile Dysfunction

The Truth About Antidepressants and Erectile Dysfunction

Updated: 26/10/2022

Why they’re linked and what can be done about it.

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10 min read
Foods to Avoid if You Suffer From Acid Reflux

Foods to Avoid if You Suffer From Acid Reflux

Updated: 15/04/2021

That coffee might not have been a good idea, after all

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9 min read
Asthma vs Bronchitis: What’s the Difference?

Asthma vs Bronchitis: What’s the Difference?

Updated: 15/04/2021

Similar symptoms, different causes

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9 min read
Xenical, Alli and Orlistat - The Differences

Xenical, Alli and Orlistat - The Differences

Updated: 26/10/2022

Here are some very similar weight loss pills. How are they different?

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8 min read
Healthoween: 5 Spooky Facts About Your Body

Healthoween: 5 Spooky Facts About Your Body

Updated: 17/11/2020

We wouldn't recommend reading this in the dark...

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10 min read
How High Cholesterol Can Lead to Erectile Dysfunction

How High Cholesterol Can Lead to Erectile Dysfunction

Updated: 08/09/2021

There are a number of factors that can lead to erectile dysfunction, and high cholesterol is one of the most acute. But what exactly is the connection between cholesterol levels and ED? We explain the science below.

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6 min read
Younger Men Experience Hair Loss Too. Here’s Why

Younger Men Experience Hair Loss Too. Here’s Why

Updated: 15/04/2021

It’s easy to dismiss hair loss as something that affects only older men. But the reality is that many men start to lose their hair from a young age. We explain why below.

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9 min read