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  1. FAQ - Smoking FAQs

    14/04/16

    We all know smoking isn't good for us but what can you do about it. Why do I enjoy smoking? Nicotine, the addictive drug in tobacco, provides instant but very short-lived stimulation to the nervous system, reducing tiredness and improving concentrati ... More

  2. FAQ - Hair loss FAQs

    31/05/16

    Male pattern baldness affects over half of men over the age of 50 and most men at some point during their life. What is it? Most men don't need to be told — it's the loss of hair resulting in decreasing coverage of the scalp. What are the main s ... More

  3. FAQ - Bent Penis FAQs

    04/03/22

    Peyronie's disease is a condition where your penis becomes more bent than usual. Why is my erect penis bent? Every penis is bit bent and a slight bend upwards is not just normal but desirable. You may have a problem if your penis is bent to the left ... More

  4. FAQ - Man MOT FAQs

    18/05/15

    Sounds great. But how does Man MOT work? What is Man MOT? Man MOT is a free, confidential online health information service designed by and for men in England. You  can use it at anytime. You can text chat directly to an NHS GP about any health problem at ... More

  5. Prostate cancer screening: where are we now?

    13/01/23

    There’s no silver bullet for detecting prostate cancer but a new risk-based approach could be the way forward. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in UK males. Every day, about 140 men are told they have it. Every year, about 12,000 men die. These a ... More

  6. DIY Man MOT

    08/09/22

    A quick and easy health check you can do at home. Your car gets one regularly but what about you? No, not a parking ticket, an MOT. Giving your body a once-over doesn’t require any spanners and needn’t cost a penny. If you’re worried about the results of ... More

  7. The CAN DO Challenge

    08/09/22

    The CAN DO Challenge is a great way to boost your mental wellbeing by doing all the five ways to wellbeing. The five ways to wellbeing are five things we can all do that are scientifically-proven to help us feel better. The CAN DO Challenge invites you to ... More

  8. NHS support now

    14/04/21

    If you need support with mental wellbeing, these are the key NHS links. You may be able to speak to someone sooner than you think. The NHS mental health hub Find a talking therapy near you (no need to see your GP- you can self refer) Links to all the char ... More

  9. He and Him

    22/02/21

    You wouldn't always know it but men are a very diverse group. Our new podcast on identifying as male. Listen to "He and Him" on Spreaker. In the droning discourse of identity politics, the myriad ways in which we all identify can be lost in ... More

  10. Miscarriage and men

    01/02/21

    Euan Bruce discusses the impact of a partner's miscarriage on men and the support available. One in 4 women are likely to suffer a miscarriage in their lifetime and for some, it can be a very traumatic experience. It is life changing for women and al ... More

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