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Living with Herpes: Advice, Dating and Treatments

Living with Herpes: Advice, Dating and Treatments

Updated: 05/05/2022

Here’s what you need to know about herpes, from talking to a partner to treating the outbreaks.

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10 min read
Why do Women Get More Headaches Than Men?

Why do Women Get More Headaches Than Men?

Updated: 05/05/2022

Find out how hormone fluctuations can increase migraines and other headaches, and the best ways to control them.

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7 min read
Is the sun triggering your herpes outbreak?

Is the sun triggering your herpes outbreak?

Updated: 27/04/2022

Here’s why you might get more herpes outbreaks in the summer.

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7 min read
Xenical vs Alli: Comparing Weight Loss Oral Capsules

Xenical vs Alli: Comparing Weight Loss Oral Capsules

Updated: 27/04/2022

What is the difference between these two weight loss aids and which is the one for you?

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4 min read
Movember: Men’s Health Issues and Pharmica’s Contribution

Movember: Men’s Health Issues and Pharmica’s Contribution

Updated: 13/04/2022

Learn how best to support the men in your life, and see how the team at Pharmica helped out.

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10 min read
Managing your asthma during COVID-19

Managing your asthma during COVID-19

Updated: 13/04/2022

COVID-19 can impair respiratory tract function (nose, throat and lungs), increasing the risk of asthma attacks, pneumonia and acute respiratory disease.

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10 min read
What Causes Thrush? Triggers, Risk Factors & Treatment Tips

What Causes Thrush? Triggers, Risk Factors & Treatment Tips

Updated: 05/04/2022

Here’s everything you need to know about why you get thrush and what to do about it.

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6 min read
What happens if we don’t sleep well?

What happens if we don’t sleep well?

Updated: 02/03/2022

If you’ve experienced a few nights of missed sleep, you already know how you’ll feel the following day – tired and grumpy.

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5 min read
Herpes: Everything You Need to Know

Herpes: Everything You Need to Know

Updated: 16/02/2022

Herpes is a deeply misunderstood condition that the vast majority of human beings have in some form. It is supposedly ‘incurable’, but can it be treated? We reveal all in our ultimate guide.

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10 min read
Getting the Most Out of Your Weight Loss Treatment

Getting the Most Out of Your Weight Loss Treatment

Updated: 16/02/2022

Not seeing the weight loss results you want? Here’s how to use Orlistat the right way

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10 min read