Kirsty Mason

Why you need to get a health screening for every decade of your life

Our lead GP, Dr Luke Pratsides, explains how often you should take a blood test and what the greatest silent health threats are to each generation.

The ultimate 7-day acid reflux diet plan

Amending your diet could help to alleviate the symptoms of persistent acid reflux. Here's a 7-day food and drink plan to get you started.

No, hair loss treatments don’t work for everyone. Here’s why.

Hair loss treatment sceptics are among us. You can find them sharing pictures of their mate Brian’s disastrous results. Bald before. Bald after. So, here’s the truth. Hair loss treatments don’t work for everyone. But that doesn’t mean they won’t work for you. Sceptical? Let us explain.

7 ways to conquer insomnia with the ideal sleep environment

Sleep is invaluable. It promotes sharp concentration, aids memory consolidation, and combats stress. Sleep is irreplaceable and any absence of the good stuff will weigh down on both your mind and body. That’s right - lack of sleep is associated with weight gain.

Here’s everything you need to know about following a healthy diet

Following the right diet is absolutely essential if you want to lose weight. Here’s everything you need to know about the foods you should and shouldn’t have on your dinner plate.

What's the difference between Wegovy and Ozempic?

It might appear that Wegovy and Ozempic are different medications. But they both contain the same drug; semaglutide. So what makes them different?

5 fruits that will change your sex life

There are certain fruits that might be hurting or helping your erections without you realising. If you want to show your partner that they really are the apple of your eye, then find out which fruits can transform your sex life.

Arturo’s 3-month hair regrowth story

Using a combination of finasteride and minoxidil, Arturo was astonished to see an incredible transformation in his hair in a short period of time.

Testosterone diet: the ultimate meal plan

Testosterone is the primary male sex hormone and with its links to muscle mass, fat distribution, and sex drive, it’s no surprise that many men are seeking to enhance their levels of the hormone.

From sprays to steroids: the best alternatives to a hair transplant

There are plenty of reasons why you might not want to undergo a hair transplant. For example, they’re costly, the procedure is fairly invasive, and there is no guarantee that hair loss won’t continue after the treatment. The good news is that you don’t have to go under the knife to treat hair loss and there are lots of alternatives that can produce highly successful results. We’ve broken down alternative treatments to a hair transplant by price, effectiveness, and time taken to show results.

Ben's 6-month hair regrowth story

Men tend to lose their hair from a surprisingly young age, with 16% of men under 30 experiencing moderate to extensive hair loss. This figure increases to 53% in men aged 40-49. There’s a common misconception that losing hair is inevitable and hair treatments don’t work for anyone, but this is absolutely not the case. We caught up with Ben, 33, who had no luck with hair loss products - until he found Numan’s finasteride treatment.

Does exercising at night harm your sleep?

Physical activity releases endorphins, increases longevity, and strengthens our vital organs. It can even combat sleep disorders such as sleep apnea. But with all that adrenaline pumping through our veins, could laying down to sleep after an intense bout of exercise do more harm than good?

Erectile dysfunction by age: is it just a number?

It’s an age-old question. As the average man loses his hair and hormones, does he also lose the ability to get an erection? Although the link between age and erectile dysfunction (ED) seems obvious, scientific studies have shown that it’s more complex than first thought.

Get moving: 5 exercises for people who hate exercise

Here are 5 easy and enjoyable forms of exercise to help you seize back control of your body in a manageable routine.

Rybelsus for weight loss: how it works

Here’s how the weight loss medication Rybelsus can supplement a healthy diet and lifestyle to put a stop to the vicious cycle of yo-yo dieting.

Numan blood test review: Ian's story

With a troubling family history of heart conditions, Ian decided it was time to take matters into his own hands and ordered a blood test from Numan. We caught up with him to ask about his experience.

Why is it easier for men to reach the big O?

The reasons why men orgasm easier than women are complex. Let's try and break them down.

Chris’ hair regrowth story

When Chris noticed his hair loss was deteriorating, he took action. After deciding against a hair transplant, a barber introduced him to finasteride - one of the most effective treatments for male pattern hair loss. Finasteride combats hair loss by targeting the root cause of the problem. It’s an effective treatment for nine out of ten men. We caught up with Chris about his hair regrowth journey.