Category: General

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  Dealing with menopausal brain fog

  Ever walked into a room and completely forgotten why you were there, or completely lost your train of thought when speaking to a friend? These occasional temporary lapses in memory are perfectly normal. But for menopausal women suffering from “brain fog”, it can be a very different story. Having difficulty concentrating on work tasks or […]

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  Christmas is coming (and so is the New Year STI boom!)

  A 2017 survey revealed that one in five people had a sexual encounter with a colleague at an office Christmas party. That same survey found that one in ten people admitted to having contracted an STI from a coworker, or knew someone who had. The New Year is supposed to be a time of new […]

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  Give the gift of health this Christmas

  Did you know, three in five adults in the UK received an unwanted gift last Christmas? That equates to around 31 million unnecessary presents, many of which probably ended up in landfill. If you’re keen to be more eco-conscious this Christmas, and you’re determined to find a present for a loved one that is both […]

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  Fighting festive food noise

  Asked what their favourite thing about Christmas is, and many people will undoubtedly put festive food near the top of the list. And whilst daydreaming about a turkey dinner with all the trimmings, puddings, chocolates, sweets and treats is perfectly normal at this time of year, for some people intrusive thoughts about food can have […]

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  Aesthetics advice to help you face the winter

  The winter season can wreak havoc on your skin. For starters, moving between the cold outdoors to the warm indoors can cause your skin to feel dry, lacklustre and flaky – the opposite of the healthy ‘glow’ we all want for party season. What’s more, this dryness can exacerbate the appearance of fine lines and […]

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  Festive family gatherings and the dangers of neonatal herpes

  Christmas is a time for family gatherings, when relatives old and young can come together to celebrate the season. For relatives that live far apart, this can be a long-anticipated opportunity to meet the newest members of the family for the first time. But before you pass your baby around a long line of relations, […]

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  Postpartum incontinence – is it normal?

  There’s a lot to adjust to as you find your feet as a new mum – the rollercoaster of emotions as hormones shift, the disrupted sleep, the seemingly endless cycle of feeding, burping and changing nappies… Amidst all this, many of you will be dealing with a range of postpartum issues such as incontinence. Is […]

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  Is your diet affecting your sex life?

  Having trouble achieving or maintaining an erection on the odd occasion can happen for a number of reasons – from stress and tiredness, to having had one too many drinks. But if you find it’s happening on a regular basis, it’s best to see your GP. That’s because erectile dysfunction could be an indicator of […]

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  What’s really in your anti-wrinkle injection?

  Aesthetic treatments hit the headlines for all the wrong reasons this summer when the UK Health Security Agency revealed 38 cases of botulism poisoning had been recorded in England in just six weeks. The cause? The suspected use of unlicensed anti-wrinkle injections. Read on as the health experts at YourGP reveal the risks of choosing […]

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  Protect your baby from RSV this winter

  There’s nothing quite like seeing your loved ones hold your newborn baby for the first time. But before your baby is showered in kisses and cuddles, it’s important to be aware of RSV – a virus that peaks in winter and can sometimes lead to serious health complications in babies. What is RSV? Respiratory syncytial […]