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Masks With Valves Are Being Banned: Why?

Masks With Valves Are Being Banned: Why?

Updated: 16/04/2021

Masks with valves are being banned in the US. Find out why and how to stay safe in our latest blog post.

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9 min read
How Winter Can Make Asthma Worse

How Winter Can Make Asthma Worse

Updated: 15/04/2021

Asthma sufferers often find their symptoms become worse during the winter months. But why is that the case? And what can you do about it? We reveal all below.

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7 min read
A guide to sleeping better at night

A guide to sleeping better at night

Updated: 15/04/2021

A good night’s sleep is just as important as a healthy diet and regular exercise.

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4 min read
Erectile Dysfunction: Risk Factors and Age

Erectile Dysfunction: Risk Factors and Age

Updated: 15/04/2021

You’ve probably heard in the past that ED is a condition that affects older men only. This is simply untrue - but what are the risk factors of ED for men of different ages?

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8 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
Back Pain: Everything You Need to Know

Back Pain: Everything You Need to Know

Updated: 15/04/2021

Back pain is the most common form of chronic pain and cause of disability in the UK. In this guide, we reveal everything you need to know about back pain, it’s causes and how to manage it.

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12 min read
What to do if your ED medication isn’t working

What to do if your ED medication isn’t working

Updated: 15/04/2021

Erectile dysfunction (ED) medication may not work for everyone, but don't give up just yet.

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9 min read
Why everyone should be walking 30 minutes a day

Why everyone should be walking 30 minutes a day

Updated: 15/04/2021

Walking 30 minutes a day has a plethora of benefits as it requires nothing but a good pair of shoes.

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5 min read
Summer Hair Loss: Fact or Fiction?

Summer Hair Loss: Fact or Fiction?

Updated: 15/04/2021

Whilst it is normal to lose around 50-100 strands of hair a day, ‘seasonal hair loss’ is real, according to Swedish researchers.

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6 min read
Soup: The Ultimate Weight Loss Food

Soup: The Ultimate Weight Loss Food

Updated: 15/04/2021

Soup is a great food for people looking to eat fewer calories. But what is the science behind soup as a weight loss food? We explain below.

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6 min read