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The truth about antidepressants, SSRIs and erectile dysfunction

The truth about antidepressants, SSRIs 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
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
7 common questions about erectile dysfunction (ED), answered

7 common questions about erectile dysfunction (ED), 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
4 indoor asthma triggers and prevention tips from our experts

4 indoor asthma triggers and prevention tips from our experts

Updated: 26/10/2022

Learn about some of the most common indoor asthma triggers and how you can take more control of your asthma symptoms at home during the current national lockdown.

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8 min read
Hair loss: early signs, receding hairline and treatment options

Hair loss: early signs, receding hairline 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
5 stretches to relieve neck and shoulder pain at home

5 stretches to relieve neck and shoulder pain at home

Updated: 26/10/2022

Our necks and shoulders are feeling the effects of changes to our daily routines since entering lockdown. Below, we explore some easy methods of soothing the pain.

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9 min read
What is nocturnal asthma, and why is asthma worse at night?

What is nocturnal asthma, and why is asthma worse at night?

Updated: 26/10/2022

With almost half of all asthma sufferers experiencing nighttime asthma at least once per week, this common condition can disrupt your night’s sleep and make you feel tired the following day. Thankfully there are multiple approaches to limit your symptoms.

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8 min read
Can CBD help you lose weight?

Can CBD help you lose weight?

Updated: 26/10/2022

In this article, we explore the early research that suggests CBD may act as a weight loss supplement, and take a look at the products available.

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8 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
Why is erectile dysfunction in young men in their 20s on the rise?

Why is erectile dysfunction in young men in their 20s 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