Symptoms

Prostate health becomes a growing concern with age for men. But there are ways to deter a future battle, such as an awareness of your dietary options and nutritional support, which promote an optimal prostate function. The prostate gland…

Testicular cancer is a form of malignancy that grows within the man’s testicle. But what is really happening within the body, and how can you tell the signs? Testicular cancer is actually quite uncommon, despite many people being under the…

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…

Women are often so busy running around looking after everyone else that they fail to protect their own wellness and wellbeing. This is even more the case in the sexual health department, where embarrassment and awkwardness means that women…

It has only been within the last decade or so that the dangers of asbestos have been brought to the public’s attention. Until recently, most buildings, even schools and hospitals, utilized asbestos as insulation. Once the dangers of this…

The cause of migraines is unknown but the symptoms can be very debilitating - those suffering with a migraine will experience a throbbing, intense headache, far worse than the mild headache we all experience from time to time. During an…

There are many conditions that affect sexual health, but fewer that also have an impact on your mental wellness. This is the case with compulsive sexual behaviour, which is actually classified as a mental disorder in the Diagnostic and…

When you think of mosquitoes, the first health concern you probably think of is malaria. However, these nasty little gnats can also threaten your wellbeing with West Nile infection. The worst thing about this virus is that it often doesn’t…

Sexually transmitted infections, or STIs, are passed between people during sexual contact, and they’re increasing in prevalence. They can be passed during vaginal, anal and oral sex, as well as mere genital contact with an infected person.…

Yeast infections are kind of – to use a technical term – an icky part of sexual health, but one that’s easily taken care of. However, it’s far better to protect your wellbeing against yeast infections through a few simple steps. Let’s take…

While irregularity is a perfectly normal thing to expect when you start your periods, sometimes changes in blood flow can be a sign that something might be going awry with your sexual health. If your periods last for a long time or bleed…

Getting tested for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is an absolutely vital part of sexual health, both for the sake of your wellbeing and that of anyone you come into sexual contact with. When you have an STI, there are often no…

It has been said that almost ten percent of adults are currently suffering from some sort of problem affecting their mental wellness and wellbeing. Many physicians are also becoming more and more concerned about the increasing number of…

Chickenpox is a skin rash which has associated symptoms that can make your child feel quite unwell. Once the treatment for it begins, it generally alleviates the symptoms until the virus has gone. While there is a risk of serious…

Hay fever isn’t actually anything to do with a fever, rather being associated with your body’s over-reactive immune system which sees pollen and dust to be a dangerous foreign body in the respiratory system. As a result, it creates a…

Depression is a term which gets attributed to a number of mild emotional episodes, such as when we're feeling a bit down about life in general. However, for those suffering with depression, this common mistake can undermine genuine…

Gluten allergies appear to be something of an epidemic these days, but just a decade ago no-one seemed to have this problem. So why is it that we’re so affected by this issue now? Gluten-free products are now flying off grocery shelves and…

You may think that struggling with an alcohol problem is the most difficult thing that your mental/emotional health could possibly deal with, but actually the bit just after you manage to quit alcohol is arguably even worse. Alcohol…

The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition is an organisation that helps to raise money in order to battle one of the most serious and under-recognised forms of cancer affecting women today. This cancer can cause a serious threat to wellness as…

Fibromyalgia affects your wellbeing with widespread, unexplained pain in your muscles and joints and although the symptoms are often triggered by emotional stress, an illness or a physical trauma, the causes of this health concern are not…

Even though they can have a huge impact on your sexual health and wellness, it wasn’t until quite recently that vulval and vaginal problems received much attention from wellness experts. In the past 10 years, many doctors have tried to…

You don’t need me to tell you that exercise is beneficial for your health; regular activity makes you feel good, prevents a variety of health concerns and helps you to maintain your weight. But did you know that exercise can enhance your…

Everyone wants to be healthy, but as you get into adulthood it becomes harder to know how to achieve this - you don’t have routine check-ups in the same was as when you were a child, as there’s no-one checking you’ve ticked off the basic…

The distinction between mental health and mental illness isn’t always obvious – one man’s shyness is another man’s case of social phobia, for example. It's often difficult to distinguish normal mental health from mental illness because…

There are a number of reasons why you can develop lung problems, from developing asthma to dust and chemical irritants. In fact, airborne irritants can even cause asthma. Then there is the outdoor problems - toxic car fumes, secondhand…

Sexual dysfunction is one of the biggest threats to your wellness, especially if you are a male over a certain age. It can affect emotional as well as physical wellbeing and it can take some intensive therapy or medication to get through.…

We rely on our feet to get us everywhere in life. While some of us are on them more than others, it's important we take care of ourselves. That's why, if you experience any of the five symptoms of weak ankles listed below, you…

When you’re on holiday, it feels like all bets are off with regards to your wellness, and so your judgement goes out the window. Sure, it’s ok to indulge in good food and a cheeky cocktail – you are here to enjoy yourself – but taking care…

You’re a sexual person, and that doesn’t stop just because you’ve reached the age of 50 or beyond. Intimacy and connection are just important in later life as they are when you’re young, so why let your sex life dwindle? You ain’t dead yet,…

By summertime, anyone with allergies will be feeling the brunt of their condition - noses streaming, eyes watering, and a constant supply of coughs and sneezes. It doesn’t necessarily need to be this way though - there are some things you…