Spedra (avanafil) is a new fast acting prescription drug for the treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED). It works in a similar way to older well established ED drugs, Viagra/sildenafil, Cialis/tadalafil, and Levitra/vardenafil. These medications are all known as PDE5 inhibitors. They work by increasing the blood flow to the penis at times of sexual stimulation.
Stimulation is required before these tablets will work. If there is no stimulation, tablets remain inactive and active ingredients are eliminated harmlessly from the body over a day or so. Read in full
Most of us have been on a long-haul flight and suffered the disconcerting and exhausting effects of jet lag – but a new pill could now make it a thing of the past.
Researchers at Manchester University have discovered an enzyme – CK1epsilon – that resets our body clock and keeps our body operating on a normal 24 hour rhythm. When the enzyme is suppressed the rhythm resets itself, making it easier to stay awake at night and sleep during the daytime.
Team leader Dr David Bechtold said that modern life poses a raft of potential health challenges and disruptions to the normal patterns of our body clocks, including sleep deprivation, shift work and jet lag. Major disruptions in the natural body clock can increase the risk of strokes and heart attacks by up to 40%. Read in full
After losing his Mother, property developer Simon began to suffer with depression and soon after he started to developed an issue with impotency.
Simon’s erectile dysfunction problem continued for almost a year before he was encouraged by his partner Laura to seek help from his GP.
He said: “Laura was extremely supportive and gave me the encouragement to seek some medical help. I’m 43 and it is very important to me that I can have a sexual relationship with her so I went to see my GP.” Read in full
A trip to the doctors is a task many people will put off. Whether it’s a fear of potential embarrassment, reluctance to take time off work, or the worry that something could be seriously wrong, going to your GP is often bottom of your to-do list.
But everyone needs a health MOT every now and then, and as you get older, this becomes even more important.
There are several online health checks, which you can do in the comfort of your own home and will give you a good idea on how your body is doing. Your body will nearly always give clear warning signs if something is wrong, so it’s up to you to listen to them.
Although these tests should not replace a trip to the doctors, they allow you to test your health more regularly and spot potential problems more quickly. Read in full
Viagra/sildenafil side-effects, interactions and cautions
As Viagra and sildenafil are medically the same, they have the same side-effects and interact with other medicines in the same way. The same cautions apply to their supply.
Easy to read guidance is provided by manufacturers and supplied with the tablets: Patient information Leaflet of Viagra.
If in doubt about a medicine, ask your GP or pharmacist or one of the online clinics who supply it.
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is commonly associated with older men, but in recent years it has emerged that a large proportion of younger men suffer from it too. A 2013 study by Capogrosso revealed that 25% of men seeking treatment for ED were under 40, which highlights that there are other triggers for the condition besides age.
While ED is a sensitive topic whatever your age, there is evidence to suggest that embarrassment may prevent the majority of young sufferers from seeking medical help.
A 2006 anonymous survey by the Chicago Children’s Memorial Hospital, of 234 male students (aged 18-25) at three Chicago universities, revealed that while 13% reported “difficulty getting or keeping an erection,” only 1 of those 29 men had discussed their problem with a doctor. The number of those self-medicating was worryingly much higher, with several men admitting to taking ED medication without a prescription.
So what are the reasons behind young men developing the condition and is it possible to cure? Read in full
The recent news coverage of a doctor who forged prescriptions of Viagra because he was too embarrassed to go to his GP, has highlighted the stigma often attached to erectile dysfunction.
The doctor, who worked at Ystrad Fawr Hospital, faked £340.67 worth of prescriptions because he was going through ‘marital difficulties’. Staff became suspicious because he worked in an orthopaedic unit where patients would not need Viagra.
He was ordered by the court to pay £347 for the Viagra and £2,561 for the cost of the NHS investigation.
The case raises the ongoing dilemma of men who suffer from ED. It’s also reasonable to suggest that, if a doctor is embarrassed about it, then a lot of other men suffering from impotence are too. Read in full
It’s a well-known, widely accepted and statistically-proven fact that smoking is bad for you. It can cause high blood pressure, asthma, emphysema, coronary thrombosis, rapidly ages your skin, and can cause various types of cancer.
In the UK, smoking causes more than 100,000 deaths each year and has the long-term effect of causing many more. On average, one cigarette shortens a smoker’s life by about 11 minutes and smoking can reduce the average life expectancy by approximately seven to eight years. Read in full
Most of us have been on a long-haul flight and suffered the disconcerting and exhausting effects of jet lag – but a new pill could now make it a thing of the past.
After losing his Mother, property developer Simon began to suffer with depression and soon after he started to developed an issue with impotency.
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is commonly associated with older men, but in recent years it has emerged that a large proportion of younger men suffer from it too. A 2013 study by Capogrosso revealed that 
The recent news coverage of 
It’s a well-known, widely accepted and statistically-proven fact that smoking is bad for you. It can cause high blood pressure, asthma, emphysema, coronary thrombosis, rapidly ages your skin, and can cause various types of cancer.