1. FAQ - 'The Snip' FAQs

   14/04/16

   A vasectomy is surgery so it's a big step. Be sure. The snip? You're not still on about ... is surgery nonetheless and all men respond differently. Don't be forced into something you ... A male pill? Vasectomy is 99.8% effective. Used properly, condoms can be 98% effective. Your call. As for ... More

2. FAQ - Winter colds and flu

   18/01/21

   a temperature. Be careful not to take cough and cold medicines if you’re also taking paracetamol and ibuprofen ... about nothing may be unfair. She said: ‘men may not be exaggerating symptoms but have weaker immune ... More

3. FAQ - Foot Care FAQs

   29/04/16

   in the afternoon (your feet swell as the day goes on so shop when they’re at their largest) be aware ... normal- see your GP. What about at work? Get to know where you’re working and what you’ll be doing.  ... sliding into the toe box of the shoe.  There should be enough room at the top to allow the toes to move ... More

4. FAQ - ED drugs

   20/01/21

   erection pills. You still need regular sexual stimulation. In other words, you still need to be turned on. ... shouldn’t take them? Be careful if you have heart problems. Yes, sex is good for your cardio health but ... PDE-5s can be dangerous if you have a heart condition, are taking blood pressure medication such as ... More

5. FAQ - New Alcohol Guidelines FAQs

   22/04/16

   three days. They also say: ‘there is no level of drinking that can be recommended as completely safe ... accelerated by alcohol and the far lower number that might be delayed by it (through, for example, the ... 5.2% ABV lager, the maths would be: 5.2 (%) x 568 (ml) ÷ 1,000 = 2.95 units Is this a consultation or ... More

6. FAQ - Exercise FAQs

   19/04/16

   Scientists now reckon being inactive is even more of a health risk than being overweight. How does activity improve health? People who do regular physical activity have a 35% lower risk of ... have to be vigorous. Yoga is fine. Do I need to lose weight? Being overweight increases your risk of ... 50,000 deaths will be down to excess weight.  So get the tape measure out. As a man, you have a: HIGHER ... More

7. FAQ - Stress: warning signs

   18/01/21

   they can damage the immune system  and the heart and reduce both physical and mental well-being. This ... absences from work. Unchecked mental  health problems can be  very serious indeed.  About three-quarters ... Family breakdown Sex and sexuality Drink and drugs Addictions Being on the receiving end of violence or ... More

8. FAQ - Heart health FAQs

   21/12/22

   How to be good to your ticker. And how to find out your 'heart age'. Tune your engine by ... blood pressure high cholesterol diabetes lack of exercise being overweight family history. Know your ... More

9. FAQ - Bowel Cancer FAQs

   02/09/22

   You can beat this cancer by not being embarrassed to talk about it. What is bowel cancer? Bowel ... More

10. FAQ - AAA - FAQs

    24/10/14

    be life-threatening. Apart from being male and over 60, the main risk factors for AAA are smoking, ... immediately and ask for an ambulance.​ What about screening? The NHS provides AAA screening. You should be ... it's large (over 5.5cm), you'll probably be advised to have surgery to strengthen the weakened ... More

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