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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
Seven Things You Need To Know About CBD Oil

Seven Things You Need To Know About CBD Oil

Updated: 13/01/2022

Studies suggest CBD oil could have a multitude of health benefits. Here are the top seven things you need to know about the new legal supplement that’s taking the UK by storm.

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7 min read
Viagra Could Help Deaths from Colon Cancer, Study Finds

Viagra Could Help Deaths from Colon Cancer, Study Finds

Updated: 15/04/2021

Viagra hit pharmacies in 1998 as a revolutionary treatment for erectile dysfunction. Now, a new study suggests it could also help treat colon cancer.

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8 min read
Hair Regrowth: Everything You Need to Know

Hair Regrowth: Everything You Need to Know

Updated: 15/04/2021

Hereditary hair loss is an extremely common condition. In this ultimate guide to hair regrowth, we reveal how hair loss can be stopped or even reversed.

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12 min read
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
The ‘Better Health’ Anti-Obesity Campaign Targeting COVID-19

The ‘Better Health’ Anti-Obesity Campaign Targeting COVID-19

Updated: 13/01/2022

Boris Johnson has said his own experience with coronavirus inspired him to help the UK get fitter and healthier. But what is the relationship between obesity and coronavirus?

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8 min read
Weight Loss: Everything You Need to Know

Weight Loss: Everything You Need to Know

Updated: 15/04/2021

The journey to effective weight loss is filled with misinformation and potential pitfalls. Luckily for you though, we’ve spoken to our pharmacy team to put together this ultimate guide to effective weight loss. Read it here.

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11 min read
10% Off E-Bikes for Pharmica Customers With E-Bikes Direct

10% Off E-Bikes for Pharmica Customers With E-Bikes Direct

Updated: 15/12/2022

We’ve partnered with our friends over at E-Bikes Direct to give Pharmica customers an exclusive discount off a brand new electric bike. Find out more and how to claim your discount here.

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A Brief History of Period Care

A Brief History of Period Care

Updated: 15/04/2021

Getting your period is rarely something to look forward to but advances in modern medicine mean that it’s oh so much better than it used to be. Don’t believe me? Read on.

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8 min read
How Lockdown Has Changed Britons

How Lockdown Has Changed Britons' Sex Lives

Updated: 15/04/2021

Huge spike in Viagra demand shows pent-up Brits are eager to get some

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7 min read