What is Stress? And How to Manage It in Everyday Life Table of Contents At some point in our lives, we’ll likely all experience stress. For some people this might be more common than others, but from busy work schedules to financial worries, it’s easy to get overwhelmed sometimes. While a small amount of stress […]
The Family Chemist’s Pharmacy Shop Table of Contents Looking after your health and maintaining your daily routine shouldn’t be complicated, especially when you’re feeling unwell. Managing everyday health questions and concerns doesn’t always require a trip to the GP, and waiting in long queues isn’t always practical. That’s why we have created The Family Chemist’s […]
How to Reduce Side Effects of Finasteride Table of Contents Written by: The Family ChemistMedically reviewed by: Tannaz SohrabiPublished: 30/03/2026 Finasteride is a widely prescribed medication in the UK, used for treatment of male pattern baldness and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). While it is effective for many men, some have concerns about the possible side effects […]
What Is Your Body Shape and Does It Affect Weight Loss? Table of Contents Different people can gain and lose weight at different speeds and from different places than others. While what you eat, how you’re exercising, and your genes can all play a role in how easily you lose weight, and where you lose […]
Taking Control of His Health: George’s 10 Stone Transformation Meet George Keywood George Keywood is a British actor and TikTok influencer who has built a large online following by sharing honest moments from his life. In summer 2024, George decided to begin GLP-1 weight-loss treatment to improve his health and wellbeing. For George, the decision […]
Common Cold or Hay Fever? Table of Contents As we head into the warmer weather (believe me, it is coming), when sneezing, runny noses, and congestion occur it can be difficult to know whether you have a cold or hay fever. The symptoms overlapping and the season feeling a bit ‘in-between’. But these two conditions […]
How to Get Free Morning After Pill? Table of Contents Sometimes things don’t go to plan, and if your contraception has failed or if you’ve had unprotected sex, there’s no need to panic. The ‘morning after pill’, ‘plan B’, or emergency contraception is available for free through NHS England services. Seeking the morning after pill […]
The Role of Hydration in Skin Health After Weight Loss Table of Contents Losing weight can be a huge achievement, especially when it’s part of a journey to better health. But one common concern people face after losing weight is loose or sagging skin. If you’ve recently lost weight, you might be wondering when does […]
Gut Health with Our Nutritionist This National Nutrition Week Table of Contents It’s National Nutrition and Hydration Week, and what a perfect time to shine a spotlight on a topic that is quickly gaining interest in the world of health: gut health. Over the past years research into our gut health has highlighted how important […]
Table of Contents Benefits of Sleep It’s World Sleep Day, and what a fantastic opportunity to remember how important sleep is for our health; supporting brain function, heart health, hormone balance, immunity, and emotional wellbeing. Adults typically need between seven to nine hours of sleep per night, and yet many people fall short. Poor quality […]
