Problems and diseases of the prostate are common health concerns facing men but the good news is that there is a lot you can do to monitor your own prostate health and keep yourself fit and healthy. The prostate gland is located at the base of the bladder and is part of the male reproductive system. It is about the size of a walnut and the fluid it secretes mixes with semen and nourishes sperm. The gland encircles the urethra and most of the signs of prostate problems relate to urine flow changes. The most common prostate problems are enlargement of the prostate (also called benign prostatic hyperplasia), inflammation of the prostate and cancer.
Quitting smoking is one of the best health decisions a smoker can make with immediate and long-term benefits, reducing the risk of cancers, respiratory and heart diseases and improved mental health, but it can be difficult.
I purchased Dr Libby Weaver’s book “Exhausted to Energised” many months ago and have never made the time to actually read it, but today opened it to find pages of great advice. One chapter that caught my eye was “You are busy with what you say yes to” – how true! She goes on to say that we create great lives for ourselves and then get so bogged down in the day-to-day that we fail to appreciate what we have, and our energy is sapped. We see this in the pharmacy and amongst our friends (and ourselves!) so for me, it is time to make a resolution to include some self-care into my life. Do you agree? Self-care describes positive...
Extra hand washing and showering along with cold, windy days and indoor heating can dehydrate our skin, leaving it feeling dry and sore over Winter. Here’s 9 ways you can keep your skin feeling its best ...
There may be many reasons for poor sleep and tiredness, one is obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) and it often goes undiagnosed. OSA is where a person’s upper airway collapses during their sleep ...
