Sleep and Testosterone: The Important Link Between the Two We’ve always been told that sleep is important, but what do we really know about its link to our hormones? And specifically, the hormone testosterone? Testosterone plays a huge part in men’s health, and it’s important to understand how sleep and testosterone production are connected to […]
Nevolat: A Convenient Daily Injection for Weight Loss Tracking weekly injection days can sometimes be a challenge. Why not try Nevolat; the new daily weight loss injection? Nevolat, containing liraglutide, is the latest weight loss injection to hit the market. Working similarly to other weight loss injections, the Nevolat pen mimics the naturally occurring GLP-1 […]
Hay Fever When It Rains: Why Wet Weather Doesn’t Always Mean Relief Hay Fever season is here, and for many sufferers rain can feel like a temporary (or in Britain, frequent) relief from sneezing fits and itchy eyes. However, the relationship between hay fever and rain is a little more complicated than it appears. While […]
The Mounjaro Pen – How to Use Considering the Mounjaro Pen for your weight-loss journey but not sure where to begin, what to do, or what’s included? You’re in the right place! The Mounjaro Pen is a weight-loss tool designed to suppress appetite and help you feel full faster. Containing tirzepatide, Mounjaro mimics the GLP-1 […]
Branded Vs Generic Medication – What’s Best for Over the Counter Treatments? We’ve all heard of Nurofen, Panadol, and Opticrom. But do we really know what’s actually in these over-the-counter medicines? Ibuprofen, paracetamol, and sodium cromoglicate respectively are the true powerhouses behind the brands. So, what more is there in these brands to warrant the […]
What is Plastic Pollution Doing to Our Planet? Plastic pollution refers to the excessive accumulation of plastic waste in the environment. From packaging to single-use products, the widespread use of plastics in modern life has led to a growing environmental crisis. Plastic waste often ends up in oceans, rivers, and landfills, taking hundreds of years […]
Busting 6 Myths on Sleep 1 – You can “catch up” on sleep. Despite popular belief, you can’t ‘catch up’ on ‘lost’ sleep. Though you may feel rested temporarily sleeping in after a deficit, it does not make up for the lost. Regular or long-term deprivation increases the risk of health problems such as high […]
Allergy Relief – Which is the best antihistamine for you? Histamine is a chemical released from the body when it encounters something that it perceives as a threat, such as an infection. However, in people with allergies, histamine is released even then the threat is not a true danger such as pollen, dust, or animal […]
Hay Fever Season is Here! Are You Prepared? So, have you started sneezing yet? What about itchy eyes, stuffy noses? That’s right, hay fever season is here. Here at the Family Chemist, we offer a range of hay fever treatments including nasal sprays, tablets, and eye drops. Don’t let hay fever catch you off guard, […]
10,000 Steps a Day: Is it Really Necessary?   Widely promoted and encouraged, the 10,000 steps a day benchmark has become the gold standard in health and fitness. But how effective is this arbitrary number, and is it as magical is it’s made out to be?  Where Did the 10,000 Steps Goal Come […]
