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Staying active when you have asthma

Staying active when you have asthma

Updated: 15/04/2021

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

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The difference between migraines and headaches

The difference between migraines and headaches

Updated: 15/04/2021

It is difficult to tell whether you are experiencing a headache or a migraine as the main similarity between them is that they both cause pain.

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What Happens When You Stop Taking Finasteride?

What Happens When You Stop Taking Finasteride?

Updated: 20/12/2023

Our experts answer top questions and outline the expected effects of stopping Finasteride in this comprehensive guide.

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The Ultimate Guide to Fungal Nail Treatment

The Ultimate Guide to Fungal Nail Treatment

Updated: 13/05/2024

Learn all about some of the best fungal nail treatments in this comprehensive guide, including how they work, how to use them for optimal results, and more.

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Travel like a pro: How to Beat Jet Lag

Travel like a pro: How to Beat Jet Lag

Updated: 24/01/2022

Around 500,000 people are estimated to be airborne at any given time. Many of these flyers will cross multiple time zones, throwing their body out of sync.

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The top health benefits of playing football

The top health benefits of playing football

Updated: 17/11/2020

Football – the world’s most popular sport. It’s played in over 200 countries by 250 million people both competitively and recreationally.

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Can Viagra help you last longer in bed?

Can Viagra help you last longer in bed?

Updated: 15/04/2021

You’re not alone if you’re worried about your sexual stamina. 31% of men have reported they have experienced a degree of sexual dysfunction, most commonly being premature ejaculation (PE).

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Is the sun triggering your herpes outbreak?

Is the sun triggering your herpes outbreak?

Updated: 15/04/2021

Herpes, whether it is oral or genital herpes is always unpleasant, and the stigma surrounding them doesn’t help either.

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Is summer the best time to quit smoking?

Is summer the best time to quit smoking?

Updated: 15/04/2021

You might have tried quitting smoking before, but it hasn’t worked out. Smoking is embedded in one’s routine and to break that habit is not easy.

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How to Protect Yourself from Malaria

How to Protect Yourself from Malaria

Updated: 16/04/2021

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

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