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Staying active when you have asthma

Staying active when you have asthma

Updated: 16/06/2022

A common trigger for asthma is exercising and can become worse if you exercise in cold temperatures and dry air.

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6 tips to manage your asthma this summer

6 tips to manage your asthma this summer

Updated: 16/06/2022

The warmer temperatures will increase the moisture in the air and create an environment where moulds and pollutants will thrive which can trigger your asthma symptoms.

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4 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
7 evidence-based and safe weight loss strategies that actually work

7 evidence-based and safe weight loss strategies that actually work

Updated: 16/06/2022

We’ve put together some of the most up to date, effective weight loss strategies that are supported by reliable research to help maximise weight loss results.

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15 min read
COVID-19 and flu: how you can reduce the risk of infection

COVID-19 and flu: how you can reduce the risk of infection

Updated: 14/06/2022

Following the extensive worldwide transmission of Coronavirus COVID-19, it has now reached the UK posing a significant threat to national public health.

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7 min read
Face masks and flu: do they stop flu transmission?

Face masks and flu: do they stop flu transmission?

Updated: 14/06/2022

Face Masks Versus the Flu - How Effective are they?

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6 min read
How erectile dysfunction (ED) differs from premature ejaculation (PE)

How erectile dysfunction (ED) differs from premature ejaculation (PE)

Updated: 14/06/2022

Erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation are two of the most common sexual problems encountered by men. Below, we summarise how ED and PE are similar, different and how they can be most effectively treated.

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8 min read
How to protect yourself from malaria

How to protect yourself from malaria

Updated: 14/06/2022

A single bite from the mosquito is all it takes for someone to become infected.

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6 min read
Coping with summer migraine triggers

Coping with summer migraine triggers

Updated: 13/06/2022

Summer brings in a range of triggers including warmer weather and drops in atmospheric pressure; stay prepared for seasonal migraines by knowing what triggers to look out for and how to reduce their impact.

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7 min read
Why weight loss can take time

Why weight loss can take time

Updated: 01/06/2022

Find out what factors may influence the speed of your weight loss journey, and which ones you can regain power over!

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6 min read