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Painkiller headaches

Painkillers are a good way to relieve headaches, but if you take them more than 2 or 3 times a week, they could become the cause of your headaches. Up to 1 in 10 people who have frequent headaches do so because they take painkillers too often, says…

Passive smoking: protect your family and friends

Secondhand smoke is dangerous, especially for children. The best way to protect loved ones is to quit smoking. At the very least, make sure you have a smokefree home and car. When you smoke a cigarette (or roll-up, pipe or cigar), most of the smoke…

Peer pressure

Sometimes it feels like everyone's trying to push you into having sex: your friends, your boyfriend or girlfriend, films and TV. But it's up to you when you have sex, and it's OK to say no. Find out how to resist the pressure. One minute you're…

Penis size

Men everywhere worry that their penis is smaller than it should be or that it won't satisfy a lover. But research suggests that most men underestimate the size of their pride and joy. Man has always placed great importance on the size of his penis. Many cultures…

Perfect picnics

Picnics are a great British tradition and a good way for you and your family to eat a healthy meal together. If you combine a picnic with some physical activity - such as games or a brisk walk - you can have a healthy and fun…

Period problems

If problems with your periods are affecting your life, there's help and support available. This page explains what you can do about: Painful periods Heavy periods Irregular periods No periods (absent periods) Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) Endometriosis   Ovulation pain Before you see your GP about period problems, it can…

Periods and fertility in the menstrual cycle

The length of the menstrual cycle varies from woman to woman, but the average is to have periods every 28 days. Regular cycles that are longer or shorter than this, from 21 to 40 days, are normal. "The menstrual cycle is the time from the first day…

Periods: do I need a doctor?

Women's periods can change. It doesn't necessarily mean there's a serious problem, but it may need to be checked. Find out what's normal and what's not for your monthly period. Periods last around two to seven days. The average menstrual cycle lasts 28 days, although…

Pharmacy remedies and kidney disease

Some remedies are potentially harmful for people with kidney disease. Make sure you check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking a new over-the-counter medicine. Here's a list of over-the-counter remedies that are safe to use if you have kidney disease, and those you should avoid. This is just…

Physical activity guidelines for adults

How much physical activity do adults aged 19-64 years old need to do to stay healthy? To stay healthy or improve health, adults need to do two types of physical activity each week: aerobic and strength exercises. How much physical activity you need to do each week depends on…
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