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FAQ - ED drugs
20/01/21
FAQs on the drugs used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED) or impotence. What drugs are there for ... effective. They increase the blood flow to your penis temporarily. The four most common in England are: ... the others are following. This means companies can now manufacture cheaper ‘generic’ versions of the ... More
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FAQ - New Alcohol Guidelines FAQs
22/04/16
Medicine. What are the main changes? The weekly maximum number of units for men has been reduced by a third ... official guidelines. What is the new Department of Health guidance? What do the new guidelines say? The ... Chief Medical Officers’ guideline for both men and women in full is that: You are safest not to drink ... More
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FAQ - Stress: warning signs
18/01/21
Talking about stress is not a sign of weakness. It takes balls. What causes stress? Here are some of the ... it may be that it’s not the situation that needs to change but your reaction to it. What are the ... you can do anything. Should I see a GP? If symptoms are making you unwell it would be advisable to ... More
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FAQ - Fitness Basics FAQs
14/01/21
so much information on the internet where do I even begin? Right here of course. What is the minimum ... meet what the Department of Health recommend. What do they mean by moderate intensity? Good question. ... include: Running Sports such as swimming or football What about walking? Always good. A few years ago for ... More
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FAQ - Klinefelter's Syndrome FAQs
14/04/16
an XX egg. What are all these numbers? They're the numbers of chromosomes. Human cells have 23 ... variations; for example 48XXXY or 49XXXXY. There is also a mosaic type where some body cells are 46XY. How ... less body hair and more feminine features. What is Klinefelter's Syndrome (KS)? In 1942 Dr Harry ... More
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FAQ - Foot Care FAQs
29/04/16
What’s the temperature like? Cold areas can bring additional problems like chilblains. Are the floors ... circulation. What are the most common foot problems? Bunions- a bony swelling at the base of the big toe. They ... There are several possible causes, including wearing unsupportive footwear. What about the law on foot ... More
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FAQ - Peeing FAQs
14/04/16
doing OK. If you are peeing more often or have other symptoms such as pain, a slow start, a weak or ... know what has been normal for you in the past and obviously, if you drink more you will urinate more ... intermittent flow, a trickly finish or a feeling that you haven't finished when you have or you are ... More
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FAQ - Food FAQs
14/04/16
alive and well. What's not to like? What's the point of a so-called healthy diet? Enjoying ... benefits of a healthy diet are that it: helps you stay in good shape maintains healthy skin, hair, eyes and ... illness promotes a healthy and regular bowel. The long-term benefits of a healthy diet are that it: ... More
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FAQ - Dementia FAQs
18/05/20
Dementia rates are increasing as we live longer. What is dementia? Dementia is not a single ... extent to ease the symptoms. These are most effective early on in the disease so it makes sense to get ... a diagnosis as soon as possible. Also if your symptoms are not caused by dementia but by something else such ... More
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FAQ - Breasts FAQs
14/04/16
many as half of men could be effected. What are the signs of gynaecomastia? Signs vary from a small ... there are two types of treatment for gynaecomastia: surgery to remove the excess breast tissue ... Sometimes, the breast tissue can be tender or painful, but this isn’t always the case. What causes ... More