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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 nightโ€™s sleep is just as important as a healthy diet and regular exercise.

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4 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, itโ€™s causes and how to manage it.

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12 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, โ€˜seasonal hair lossโ€™ 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
Are you prepared to quit?

Are you prepared to quit?

Updated: 15/04/2021

Are you considering making a positive change in your life? If so, weโ€™ve compiled this guide to ensure your ready to make the change.

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5 min read
Why I need a prescription to buy Viagra

Why I need a prescription to buy Viagra

Updated: 15/04/2021

Viagra is only available on prescription to treat erectile dysfunction and buying it without one can be dangerous to your health. Why?

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4 min read
Where to buy Viagra in the UK

Where to buy Viagra in the UK

Updated: 15/04/2021

Viagra is licensed to treat erectile dysfunction in the UK. But it is a Prescription Only Medication (POM), which, as the term suggests, means that it is illegal buy the drug without a valid prescription...

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4 min read
Sticking to your New Year

Sticking to your New Year's resolution

Updated: 15/04/2021

Research suggests that the majority of New Year's resolutions donโ€™t last beyond February - it is important to understand why you can fail and how you can ensure you donโ€™t fail this year!

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12 min read