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Delayed ejaculation is one of those sexual health issues that couples really need to discuss. Also referred to as impaired ejaculation, delayed ejaculation is a condition in which it takes an extended period of sexual stimulation for a man…

Having a low sperm count not only affects your sexual health, it can really take its toll on your emotional wellness. However, the best thing to do is to try to determine what’s causing your low sperm count, so that you can protect your…

If the truth must be told, right now no one really knows what causes fibromyalgia. Some medical experts believe that it’s a type of autoimmune disease where the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks its own cells. Other people theorize…

Just to make sure we’re all on the same page in terms of sexual health, here’s a quick sex ed lesson: every month, your ovaries are meant to release an egg from the follicles as part of the reproductive cycle, and this is known as…

Infertility is a serious sexual and reproductive health issue. It is the word given for the inability to conceive a child within 12 months of normal sexual intercourse without using contraception. This can affect the wellness and wellbeing…

According to the American Diabetes Association, there are currently more than 25.3 million people dealing with diabetes in the U.S., and a shocking 79 million more people are pre-diabetic. The estimated nationwide cost of medical care for…

Although you might not realise it, having a lazy eye can have a big impact on family wellness. Also known as amblyopia, a lazy eye occurs when your child’s brain refuses to recognise one eye or use it for sight, either partially or…

There’s a little blue pill to get the boys going, but what about your sexual wellness? Two new drugs may be on the horizon for female sexual health which, fingers crossed, will be getting you in the mood in just a few years time. …

If your wellbeing is affected by heartburn, one of the first things you think is ‘maybe I shouldn’t have eaten that.’ Wellness experts agree that eating the wrong kind of food is the main cause of heartburn, but it’s not the only cause.…

Plantar Fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain, and yet much of the general population is unaware it even exists. This condition istriggered by irritation or inflammation of the band of tissue…

By Brooke Chaplan Allergies are a major problem for millions of people. There are many different sources of allergies inside the home. Everything from mold to dust mites can lead to sneezing, itching and irritation.…

When your aortic valve is too narrow, it causes an obstruction of blood flow. This is known as aortic stenosis, a problematic condition for the wellbeing of men. Usually, your blood passes from the left ventricle of your heart (or the left…

When your heart muscles are not getting enough oxygen, your wellbeing can be affected by angina. When this happens, it means a big concern for your heart health as angina is a sign of heart disease. One in 10 of those whose wellness is…

Pain during sex or dyspareunia is estimated to affect the wellbeing of one in five women at some point in their lives, and it can take its toll on your relationship wellness. More often than not, this sexual health issue goes undiscussed…

By Dixie Somers  Back pain is a common ailment for most individuals for an issue that can make it difficult to perform daily tasks. Most injuries or strains subside with time and are usually easy to treat. If the pain…

Nothing irritates family wellness quite like head lice. When your child returns home from school with a letter alerting you that he or she may have nits, you can almost want to send them straight back. However, this is when the race to…

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) affects your wellness by systemically targeting your immune system. At any age, the disease affects the wellbeing of multiple joints in your upper and lower limbs, but knees are one of the common joints affected by…

Jaundice, a yellow tint of the skin, mainly occurs in newborn babies, as well as adults with liver disease. As a parent, this aspect of family wellness can be worrying, but knowing all about the condition is the first step in fighting its…

Impotence is now more commonly referred to as erectile dysfunction (ED), or sometimes erection difficulties, and is a sexual health problem for at least one in every 10 men in the UK. If you have ED, this means that you’re unable to achieve…

Cervical cancer has come more and more into the public eye in recent years, thanks, in part, to the development and availability of the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine. But what exactly is cervical cancer and how might it affect your…

Winter is a particularly tough time of year for those who suffer from asthma. Many asthmatics find that the colder season is the worst time for their wellness, and can find themselves struggling through the winter months with a significant…

If you feel like your wellbeing is suffering from a persistently low mood, you may have depression. This syndrome often affects your mental wellness with a lack of drive and interest, loss of pleasure in everything, altered sleep and…

Anxiety seems like a drain on your mental wellness, but it can actually save your life. The adaptive and life-saving function of anxiety serves as a warning of threats to your wellbeing, but anxiety damages your mental health when it…

Skin conditions can be a major health concern, with several common ailments taking their toll on your skin. But what about the rarer skin conditions? Skin wellness expert Jane McGrath outlines the most rare skin conditions in the…

Erectile dysfunction affects the sexual health of many men, but what causes it? And how is it treated? We spoke to Larry I. Lipshultz, MD, Professor of Urology, Chief of Male Reproductive Medicine and Surgery Division and Clinical…

When you think of sexual health concerns, your mind probably goes towards sexually transmitted diseases such as syphilis or HIV. However, according to Dr. Larry Lipshultz, MD, men’s wellbeing is under threat from another sexual…

Many people spend their days counting down the minutes until they can get home and get off of their aching feet. Chronic foot pain is a big problem that causes those who suffer from it no end of trouble. Fortunately, while there…

It seems like everyone feels a little down in the dumps this time of year, but you may not be feeling sad, but SAD. SAD, or Seasonal Affective Disorder, is a mood disorder that occurs due to seasonal variations of light. It is diagnosed…

Depression affects your mental health through symptoms such as a low mood, sadness, pessimism, feelings of hopelessness, irritability, thoughts of suicide, and other negative emotions. However, not only does this condition take its toll on…

Though it doesn’t sound especially beneficial, inflammation is vital to your wellbeing as it is one of your body’s most crucial defence mechanisms for fitness and health. Without inflammation, your wellness would be susceptible to unhealed…