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Boys now getting


HPV vaccinations All Year 8 schoolboys in England who have parental consent are being given the free NHS vaccine against HPV (human papilloma virus). The vaccine helps protect


against genital warts as well as cancers caused by HPV, including cervical cancer, penile cancer, some mouth and throat cancers and some cancer of the anal and genital areas. This follows new scientific


advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation, with the scheme expected to vaccinate thousands of boys in England each year. Girls in Year 8 have had the HPV vaccine since 2008. The HPV vaccination is usually


given in two doses, with the second dose normally offered six to 12 months after the first. According to the NHS, it’s important to have both doses to be fully protected.


Do you know your calorie needs?


Testosterone prescriptions:


are they really necessary? Most men can expect their testosterone levels to be healthy throughout their lives. Yet the demand for prescription testosterone gels from some – including those with a low sex drive – is increasing significantly. Testosterone replacement therapy


treats hypogonadism – where the testes fail to produce the hormone – but this condition is uncommon.


If you're experiencing male sexual health symptoms, testosterone may not be the answer – ask your local Careway pharmacist for advice.


A US study suggests men are almost four times less likely than women to know how many calories they need to eat every day. The study, which involved more than


6,000 participants, found 37 per cent of men and 17 per cent of women couldn’t answer questions correctly about their calorie needs. However, having a good grasp of your calorie requirements could help you manage your weight, the researchers note. According to the UK government’s


Eatwell Guide, men aged between 19 - 64 should have around 2,500 calories a day, while women need around 2,000. This should include all food and drinks you have every day. However if you’re trying to lose weight, you may need fewer calories.


Find out more about the Eatwell Guide at www.nhs.uk (search Eatwell Guide).


Men are twice as likely to take an afternoon nap as women, says a survey of 2,000 British people by


carpet and sofa company ScS, with 13 per cent of men napping daily


compared with just six per cent of women. Only 16 per cent of men said they had never taken a nap


48 All About health


Watching football gets your heart pumping The downside, however, is that if your


There’s good and bad news for football fans. According to University of Leeds


researchers, watching your team win may reduce your blood pressure and give you a psychological boost. In their study, the researchers found football fans’ heart rates increased by around 64 per cent during a game, which they say works out as the equivalent of walking briskly.


team loses, you may experience a severe emotional slump. The study analysed 25 Leeds United


fans aged between 20 and 62 during three Championship games last season. At one point, their heart rates increased to 130 beats per minute, while a Leeds goal increased their heart rates by an average of 27 per cent.


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