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28/08/2026

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28/08/2026

When your body is healing from a wound, surgery, childbirth, burns, or an injury, it needs more than just rest and medication; it needs the right nutrients to rebuild.

Protein provides amino acids that your body uses to repair damaged tissue, build new skin and muscle, produce important enzymes, and support the immune system. If you consistently don’t get enough protein, wound healing may be slower and you may also lose muscle mass.

Good protein sources include eggs, fish, chicken, lean meat, beans, lentils, milk, yoghurt, soy, and other protein-rich foods. You don’t necessarily need expensive supplements; a well-balanced diet can provide plenty of protein for many people.

For someone recovering from surgery or a significant wound, protein needs may be higher depending on their health and nutritional status.

Healing starts from within. Give your body the building blocks it needs to repair itself.

28/08/2026

Sudden or unexplained swelling in one leg, especially when accompanied by pain, tenderness, warmth, or redness, should not be ignored. One possible cause is deep vein thrombosis (DVT) a blood clot forming in a deep vein, usually in the leg.

DVT can occur after prolonged immobility, recent surgery or hospitalisation, long-distance travel, pregnancy or the postpartum period, certain medical conditions, or sometimes without an obvious trigger.

The danger is that part of the clot can break away and travel to the lungs, causing a pulmonary embolism (PE).

Seek urgent medical attention if one-sided leg swelling is unexplained or comes with significant pain or warmth. If you develop sudden shortness of breath, chest pain, coughing up blood, fainting, or severe dizziness, treat it as an emergency.

Don’t massage a suddenly swollen leg or assume it is just muscle strain. Get it properly assessed.

28/08/2026

Sunlight helps your body produce vitamin D, which is important for healthy bones, muscles, and normal body functions. But spending more time in the sun does not mean you will keep getting more and more health benefits.

Too much ultraviolet (UV) exposure can damage the skin, cause premature ageing, and increase the risk of skin cancer. Your vitamin D needs can often be met with sensible sun exposure, diet, and supplements when medically indicated.

The amount of sunlight needed varies depending on factors such as skin type, location, season, time of day, clothing, and age. Deliberately staying in strong sunlight for long periods just to increase vitamin D is therefore not a good strategy.

Also, don’t start taking high-dose vitamin D supplements simply because you feel tired or because someone online recommended them. Excessive vitamin D supplementation can cause harmful calcium levels and other complications.

Vitamin D is important but more sun and more supplements are not automatically better. Aim for balance and protect your skin.

28/08/2026

Pain during or shortly after ej*******on can sometimes be a sign that something needs attention.

Generally, ej*******on should not be painful. Some men may occasionally notice mild, brief discomfort, but recurrent, significant, or new pain during or after ej*******on is not considered normal.

Possible causes include urinary or sexually transmitted infections, inflammation of the prostate, pelvic floor muscle problems, irritation of the urethra, or other conditions affecting the prostate, bladder, or reproductive system. In some cases, the cause may be temporary and relatively minor, but persistent or recurrent pain should not simply be ignored.

You may experience the pain in the p***s, testicles, lower abdomen, pelvis, or around the area between the sc***um and a**s. Some people may also notice burning when urinating, frequent urination, blood in the urine or semen, unusual discharge, fever, or pelvic discomfort.

If it happens repeatedly or is accompanied by burning during urination, blood in semen/urine, pe**le discharge, fever, testicular pain, or difficulty urinating it’s best to get evaluated by a healthcare professional.

28/08/2026

WHY DO SOME MEN DEVELOP BREAST ENLARGEMENT?

Have you ever noticed that a man’s chest is becoming larger or developing what looks like a breast?

This condition is called gynecomastia, and it is more common than many people realise.

Gynecomastia happens when there is a change in the balance between oestrogen (the hormone that promotes breast tissue growth) and testosterone (the hormone that promotes male characteristics).

When oestrogen has a stronger effect relative to testosterone, breast tissue can enlarge.

COMMON CAUSES INCLUDE:

1. Puberty: Temporary breast enlargement is quite common in teenage boys because hormones are changing rapidly. It often settles on its own.

2. Being overweight or obese: Increased body fat can contribute to higher oestrogen activity and make the chest appear enlarged.

3. Certain medications: Some medicines can cause gynecomastia as a side effect, so always tell your doctor about the medicines and supplements you take.

4. Hormonal problems: Conditions affecting the te**es, thyroid, liver or kidneys can sometimes disturb hormone levels.

5. Alcohol and some recreational drugs: Excessive alcohol and certain substances may interfere with normal hormone balance.

6. Ageing: Testosterone levels may decrease with age, making breast tissue enlargement more likely.

HERE IS THE IMPORTANT PART:

Not every enlarged male chest is gynecomastia.

Sometimes what looks like breast enlargement is simply fat accumulation (pseudogynecomastia), especially in people who are overweight. In gynecomastia, there is usually actual breast gland tissue beneath the ni**le.

When should a man get checked?

Do not ignore a new breast lump, especially if it is:

- Only on one side
- Hard or irregular
- Increasing in size
- Associated with ni**le discharge or bleeding
- Associated with ni**le retraction
- Associated with skin dimpling, ulceration or other skin changes
- Associated with enlarged lymph nodes in the armpit

Male breast cancer is uncommon, but it can occur. Therefore, a new or unusual breast change should not simply be dismissed as “fat.”

Breast enlargement in a man does not automatically mean something serious, and it does not automatically mean cancer either. But the cause matters. If the enlargement is new, persistent, painful, rapidly increasing, or associated with a lump or ni**le/skin changes, see a doctor for proper assessment rather than guessing the cause.

Men please don’t be embarrassed to discuss breast changes with your doctor. Early evaluation is always better than ignoring a worrying change.

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28/08/2026

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27/08/2026

As pregnancy progresses, the type of baby movement may change, but your baby should continue to move regularly. You may notice periods when your baby is more active and times when they are quieter.

Pay attention to what is normal for your baby. If you notice that your baby is moving significantly less than usual, the movements have stopped, or there is a clear change in their normal pattern, don’t wait until your next appointment and don’t try to stimulate the baby for a long time at home. Contact your maternity unit or healthcare provider promptly for assessment.

A reduction in fetal movement can sometimes be an early sign that your baby needs to be checked.

Know your baby’s pattern. Trust a significant change. When in doubt, get checked.

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