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Hair Loss

Top 5 Foods to Prevent Hair Loss

While there is no magical cure to completely stop hair loss, certain lifestyle changes, including diet, can help manage and slow the process. Many people are now turning to specific foods to help support their hair health, as nutrients play an important role in maintaining strong and healthy hair.

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Hair Loss

Do hats cause hair loss?

Hair loss, or alopecia, is generally caused by factors like genetics, hormones, medical conditions, and sometimes stress—not your favourite baseball cap. Hair follicles get their oxygen and nutrients from the blood supply, not from the air.

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Obesity

How long does Mounjaro stay in your system?

Mounjaro stays in your system for a while because it has a long half-life of about 5 days. This means that it takes around 5 days for the level of the drug in your blood to drop by half. Since you usually get Mounjaro as a weekly injection, it helps keep a steady level of the medication in your body.

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Obesity

What is Mounjaro?

Mounjaro is a medication that helps with weight loss. It’s for people who have a hard time losing weight with just diet and exercise. Mounjaro helps by controlling hunger and making you feel full, so you can stick to a healthy eating plan more easily.

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Obesity

What is Wegovy?

Wegovy is a prescription medication designed to aid in weight management. Its active ingredient is semaglutide, a type of drug known as a GLP-1 receptor agonist.

Initially developed to manage type 2 diabetes, semaglutide has been found to have significant effects on weight loss, leading to its approval specifically for obesity treatment.

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Obesity

How long do you take Wegovy for weight loss?

Wegovy is a medication designed to support people who want to lose weight but are finding it tough to do so with just diet and exercise alone. Think of Wegovy as a friendly assistant on your weight loss journey—it helps your body manage hunger and makes you feel fuller sooner. This can be especially helpful if sticking to a healthy eating plan has been a bit of a struggle.

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Erectile Dysfunction ED

When to take sildenafil for best results?

Sildenafil is most effective when taken about 30 to 60 minutes before sexual activity. This gives your body enough time to absorb the medication and start working. The effects can last for up to four hours, but this doesn’t mean you’ll have an erection for the entire duration—just that you’ll be more likely to get an erection when sexually aroused.

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Erectile Dysfunction ED

How much sildenafil should I take?

Finding the right amount of sildenafil is key to getting the best results while staying safe. Typically, the starting dose is 50 mg. Based on how you respond, your healthcare provider might adjust this amount—either increasing it to 100 mg or lowering it to 25 mg.

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Erectile Dysfunction ED

How long does sildenafil stay in your system?

Sildenafil typically stays in your system for about 24 hours. However, its effects gradually decrease over time. Most of the drug is eliminated from your body through urine and faeces. After around 24 hours, only a small amount remains in your system.

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