If exercise came in a pill, it’d be the number one prescribed antidepressant in the world. Think about it: it’s free, it’s accessible to almost everyone, and it has virtually zero side effects. As a pharmacist, I see patients struggle with medication side effects all the time. But here we have an antidepressant you don’t need to swallow and that only makes you healthier. Sound too good to be true? Let’s dive into the science and find out why regular exercise might work as well as SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) for mild-to-moderate depression, and what that means for your mental health plan.

Half of men over 40 end up on blood pressure medications - and it’s usually not genetics. By mid-life, a huge proportion of men have elevated blood pressure, with over half of men in their 40s and 50s meeting the criteria for hypertension. Many automatically get prescribed pills to control it. But contrary to popular belief, high blood pressure in your 40s isn’t an unavoidable genetic curse of aging. In most cases, it boils down to how we age – specifically, what happens to our blood vessels and our activity levels.

Caffeine is more than just a morning ritual; it is a global phenomenon. For many, a cup of coffee, a steeped tea, or a soda is a non-negotiable part of the day, a key that unlocks energy and focus. In fact, caffeine is the most widely consumed psychoactive substance in the world. This cultural reliance is so pervasive that nearly two in five consumers report feeling addicted to caffeine, with a quarter of the population unable to go a single day without it.

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Rikesh Lallu is a mental health advocate, spiritual guide and speaker dedicated to helping others navigate their healing journey. A survivor of severe anxiety, depression, and suicide attempts, Rikesh now shares his story to break the stigma around mental health and promote conscious, heart-centred healing. He creates safe, judgement-free spaces for others to speak their truth and reconnect with their inner selves.

Ever feel like the real fresh start comes not on January 1st, but when the leaves start to turn? You’re not alone. Many experts (and everyday folks) find that September beats January for a health reset. Summer’s distractions fade, routines return, and it’s the perfect time to set goals that actually stick. Some even call September the “other January” for self-improvement.

It’s a familiar story. A man walks into the pharmacy, frustrated that his energy is low, his libido isn’t what it used to be, and intimacy feels harder than it should. He’s heard about testosterone therapy from a friend at the gym, or maybe from an online ad promising vitality in a vial. He wants to know: “Will testosterone fix my sex life?”