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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

Fun and affordable fitness classes in Exeter

Fear losing your sight? Take action

Exeter's Skin Angels ride to the rescue

Sexual health team targets over 40s in Exeter

Gadget cured my migraines

Hidden warning signs of bladder cancer

Influx of mosquitoes sparks concern

Mould a health risk to asthma sufferers

Commitment eases access to medical advances in developing world

Met Office launches pollen maps for SW

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