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3 top tips for making your resolutions last
Is getting up at 06:00 to go for a run, eating a kale salad for lunch and quitting smoking all getting a bit too much to handle? It certainly is for the one in five people who’ve broken their New Year’s resolution by 6th January. Making a permanent change is no easy task, but every step you […]
Why does weight loss take time?
Your body needs food to help it function, and it uses the calories you consume to fuel everything from repairing cells to thinking or moving. But if you consume more calories than your body needs, it stores these extra calories in the muscles, or as fat. Gradually over time, this will cause weight gain. In […]
The Bottom Line on Fat
Fat is an established medical, political, and social issue across the globe and we can’t stop talking about it. From body shaming to chronic health problems, fat props up a whole industry of doctors, plastic surgeons, psychologists, media corporations, and food manufacturers, to name but a few. What’s more, it’s just been revealed that 1 in […]
Exercise can help treat erectile dysfunction
Exercise impacts mental as well as physical health, which both directly affect a man’s interest in sex and his ability to get an erection. Whilst exercise alone does not compare to the effectiveness of prescription medication, it can be an effective means of treating erectile dysfunction (ED), and can prevent it occurring in the first […]
How healthy is your erection?
Is your erection thrusting forth to a proud 5.16 inches – like that of the average man? Is your penis hard enough for sex? Do you still get morning glory? Do you even find it easy to get an erection in the first place? If the answer to any of the above is ‘not really’, you’re not […]
Pelvic floor (egel) exercise for men
Pelvic floor exercise for men, also known as kegel exercise, can strengthen the pelvic floor muscles, which affect sexual function. Kegel exercise for men Kegel exercise isn’t just for women. Regular kegel exercise for men can help prevent erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation. If you experience erectile dysfunction (ED) or premature ejaculation (PE) then kegels […]
Do protein shakes work?
Protein shakes, and similar supplements, have become an increasingly popular way of boosting muscle growth. But do protein supplements work? The question largely depends on what counts as ‘work’. No protein supplement, natural or processed, will grow muscle on its own. If you exercise regularly protein will help build your muscles – but only if […]
Can fad diets work?
Losing weight is one of the most common New Year’s resolutions and thousands of Britons search throughout the year for ways to reduce their waistlines. One of the most effective weight-loss methods is dieting, so it’s no surprise that a number of unique diets have sprung up over the last few decades to cater to […]
What is high blood pressure?
High blood pressure (also known as hypertension) is a potentially serious condition that can lead to heart problems, kidney disease, and stroke, among others. One in three adults in the UK has high blood pressure. However, it usually has no symptoms, meaning high blood pressure often goes undiagnosed. Blood pressure tests are very quick and […]
Eat your way to a healthy heart
What you eat can have a huge impact on your heart – whether you’re eating too many salty foods or not enough oily fish. A healthy heart diet can reduce your risk of heart disease by cutting out certain foodstuffs and eating more healthy options. So what steps can you take to ensure you have […]