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Eating Well on a Plant Based Diet for Veganuary 2026

Eating Well on a Plant Based Diet for Veganuary 2026 Happy New Year 2026! As we kick off the new year, many people will turn their minds to New Year’s resolutions. From learning an instrument to kicking old habits, the new year is a great time to reflect on our existing routines and try something […]

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Why Your Medications Could Be Delayed and How to Stay Prepared

Why Your Medications Could Be Delayed and How to Stay Prepared Throughout the year, across the NHS, pharmacies and prescribers work hard to make sure you can get the medications you need. Most of the time this goes off without a hitch, and we can expect medications to be delivered with the next delivery. But […]

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Why Weight Loss Plateaus Happen (and Why They’re Completely Normal)

Why Weight Loss Plateaus Happen (and Why They’re Completely Normal) You’ve been working hard; changing the way you eat, getting more active, and changing your habits, when suddenly the number on the scale just won’t budge. It can feel frustrating and disheartening and for many can be the reason that people slip back into previous […]

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Good News! NHS Prescription Costs are Frozen for Another Year

Good News! NHS Prescription Costs are Frozen for Another Year Each year the NHS review the cost of a prescription item. And as we head into 2026, the announcement had given many people a sigh of welcomed-relief. As of 1st of May 2024, the standard cost for a single NHS prescription in England is £9.90. […]

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Do GLP-1 Injections Make You Feel Tired?

Do GLP-1 Injections Make You Feel Tired? GLP-1 receptor agonists are a class of medication which have become widely used within the UK under brand names such as Mounjaro and Wegovy. They were originally developed for management of type 2 diabetes, but have since become a common treatment for weight management within the UK. These […]

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Healthy Eating During the Christmas Holidays

Healthy Eating During the Christmas Holidays It’s the festive season! A wonderful time to relax, celebrate, and enjoy some good food together. But it can also be a time when those healthy eating habits we’ve been trying hard to upkeep can slip. Rich meals, endless goodies on offer, and social gatherings, it’s easy to overindulge […]

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The Effects of Smoking and Vaping on Erectile Dysfunction

The Effects of Smoking and Vaping on Erectile Dysfunction In recent years, there has been a rise in popularity in vaping. Despite vapes being created as a healthier alternative to smoking cigarettes, younger people in particular are picking up the habit. While the health affects have already found a lot of attention surrounding how vaping […]

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Sweet Relief: Could Dark Chocolate Be an Unexpected Aid for Erectile Dysfunction?

Sweet Relief: Could Dark Chocolate Be an Unexpected Aid for Erectile Dysfunction? Erectile dysfunction (ED) affects many men across the UK and can be caused by a variety of factors both psychological and physical. While medications like Viagra (sildenafil) and Cialis (tadalafil) remain the go-to treatments for ED, is it worth considering other ways to […]

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How Stress Affects Your Period (And How It Doesn’t)

How Stress Affects Your Period (And How It Doesn’t) Most of us recognise stress within our body; from tense shoulders, trouble sleeping, and headaches, the way that stress can affect our regular bodily functions are plentiful and varied. But what many don’t know is how exactly stress can also influence our periods and regular menstrual […]

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Fibre: The Forgotten Nutrient

Fibre: The Forgotten Nutrient In the past few years’ protein became the main food buzz word causing widespread obsession. However, the percentage of individuals in the UK at risk of not meeting the minimum protein requirements is miniscule. On average, men in the UK consume around 85g of protein and women around 67g per day, […]

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