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Body signals men still ignore too often

Many men are absolute champions at ignoring the signals their body gives off. Not out of ignorance, but because it simply feels easier to carry on than to stop and consider what is going on. As a man, you have got a habit of shrugging off little aches and pains; it is just part of being male. Yet it is precisely those small, recurring signals that reveal a lot about how your body is really doing. In this article, we look at the most common body signals men ignore, and why it is worth pausing to take them seriously.

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Health & Beauty

Body signals men still ignore too often

MS Trust funding new nurses to help more people understand and take on MS

RD&E continues to perform well in National Inpatient Diabetes Audit

Crediton Hospital receives new rehab bicycle thanks to League of Friends

Care Crisis: NHS Continuing Healthcare Funding - What is it and are you entitled to it?

Increased awareness call for pancreatic cancer in SW

RD&E to benefit from £41,000 funding boost for maternity safety training

8 Great Ways to Practice Self-care

Be 'tick aware' this spring

New tool will help GPs decide if patients under 50 have serious bowel condition

Over 2,500 people in Devon access mobile cancer information and support

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