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Everything you need to know about male hormones

Just like women, men are loaded with hormones which affect the way they behave. The main hormone which governs a man’s appearance and behaviour is testosterone – an androgen. Find out more!

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The worst foods for oily skin

While genetics and hormones are two of the main causes of oily skin, there are other factors, specifically food, that could be causing your shiny and greasy skin. Here are three of the culprits.

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The foods that can boost your breast milk

If breastfeeding is something you've decided to do, there are ways to produce more milk to feed your baby with. Make these small tweaks to your diet to produce more milk for breastfeeding.

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Cycle syncing foods: eating to support your menstrual cycle

Optimise your diet with our top tips for cycle syncing to beat PMS, balance your hormones, and increase energy levels. Learn more with Holland & Barrett.

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Why am I so bloated?

Trying to get to the bottom of your bloating problem? Here's what's possibly causing your bloated stomach and how you can get rid of bloating.

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Easy ways to improve your sperm count

Trying for a baby? Sperm count has dropped in the UK but there are natural ways to increase sperm count. Here are easy ways to give your swimmers a boost.

Can green tea help your prostate?

Green tea contains a compound that may be great for your prostate health. Find out what this is and how it could help to keep your prostate healthy.

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Surprising low-GI foods you might not know

Want to balance your blood sugar level without missing out on great food? Try these low glycaemic index (GI) foods that will cut down your sugar crashes.

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What *is* itchy skin?

There's only one thing more annoying than a constant itch: not knowing what is causing it. Find out what could be causing you to have itchy skin and how you can remedy it.

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The benefits of quitting smoking in real time

Yes that's right. The benefits of smoking come into effect instantly. Find out what happens after 20 minutes, to 15 years! Will you quit today?

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A guide to hormone imbalance

Hormones may not be visible to the naked eye but they can greatly influence our daily lives. Discover what happens when they become imbalanced in our guide.

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Pruritus (itchy skin): causes and treatments

Pruritus is a term that simply means ‘itching’- the desire to scratch your skin. To find out the causes and treatment, visit the website today.

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