Restless Legs at Night: What Causes Them in Bed and What Helps (UK)

Restless legs syndrome (Willis-Ekbom disease) is an urge to move your legs, with tingling or crawling feelings, that starts when you rest and is worst in the evening and in bed.

Why Is My Hair Falling Out? Common Causes, Normal Shedding and When to See a GP (UK)

Losing 50 to 100 hairs a day is normal. Sudden, heavy shedding is usually telogen effluvium, starting about 2 to 3 months after a trigger such as illness, childbirth, stress, crash dieting or a new medicine, and normally…

Tinnitus: What It Is, What Causes It, Why It Gets Louder and What Helps (UK)

Tinnitus is hearing ringing, buzzing or other sounds that have no outside source. It’s very common and usually linked to hearing loss, loud noise, earwax, ear infections or stress.

Overactive Thyroid Symptoms: Signs in Women and Men, Causes, Tests and Treatment (UK)

An overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) is when your thyroid makes too much hormone, so your body speeds up.

Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Pain: Symptoms, Causes, Exercises and Treatment (UK)

SI joint pain comes from the sacroiliac joints, where the base of your spine meets your pelvis. It usually causes one-sided pain low in the back or buttock, sometimes spreading into the thigh.

Creatine: Benefits, How Much to Take, Before or After a Workout and Side Effects (UK)

Creatine monohydrate is a natural compound your muscles store for short, intense efforts. In Great Britain it carries an authorised claim: creatine increases physical performance in successive bursts of short-term, high intensity exercise, with 3g a day.

How Much Protein Do I Need a Day? UK Amounts by Weight, Age and Goal

Most UK adults need about 0.75g of protein per kg of body weight a day, the reference nutrient intake: around 56g for men and 45g for women.

Ashwagandha for Men: Testosterone, Fertility, Strength and Safety (UK)

Small trials in men link ashwagandha root extract to modest rises in testosterone, sperm counts and strength gains, plus lower stress scores, but most were short, small and funded or supplied by extract makers.

Mushrooms for Menopause: What the Evidence Says (UK)

There is almost no human evidence that mushrooms such as reishi, lion’s mane or cordyceps help menopause symptoms. Most findings come from cells and animals, and the few small human trials weren’t designed for menopause.

How Long Does Menopause Last? Stages, Symptoms Over Time and How You Know It’s Over (UK)

Menopause itself is a single point: the day you reach 12 months without a period. The change around it lasts much longer.

Does Stress Cause High Cholesterol? What the Evidence Shows (UK)

Stress can nudge cholesterol up, but mostly indirectly: it makes comfort eating, drinking, smoking, poor sleep and sitting still more likely. Its direct, short-term effect on blood fats is small.

Flu Jab Side Effects: Can It Make You Tired, How Soon They Start and How Long They Last (UK)

Yes, the flu jab can make you tired. Tiredness is a common, mild side effect, along with a sore arm, a headache, aching muscles and a slight temperature.