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YourGP – Celebrating the spirit of Pride all year round
On Saturday 24th June, Edinburgh will burst into colour as the LGBTQ+ community comes together for a day of parties and parades. Pride Edinburgh is Scotland’s longest running celebration of diversity, the aim of which is to recognise and celebrate the positive impact the LGBTQ+ community has had, and continues to have, in the world. […]
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What you gain when you lose excess weight
It’s around this time of year that many people start to talk about getting ‘beach body ready’. Essentially, what they’re often referring to is the desire to lose any excess weight in a bid to looker slimmer and more toned in time for summer, because it’s hard to disguise lumps and bumps in swimwear! Of […]
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Ticks, Lyme disease and the great outdoors
The health benefits of hiking in the great outdoors are numerous. It’s a fantastic form of physical exercise, a dose of vitamin D from the sun is great for bones, teeth and muscles, and immersing yourself in nature can do wonders for your mental wellbeing too. However, there are of course certain dangers to be […]
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A parent’s guide to managing asthma
Parents worry about their children – it’s all part of the job! But having a child diagnosed with a condition that can cause breathing difficulties can take that worry to a new level. So, the healthcare experts at YourGP are here to answer some of your most common questions about asthma to help put your […]
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Why it’s so important to stay active in later life
Many people spend their working lives daydreaming about retirement – a time for them to finally put up their feet and enjoy a hard-earned rest! But whilst it’s a good idea to take life at a more leisurely pace during these later years, it’s certainly no time for stopping still! Staying active so important if […]
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Why gonorrhoea is on the rise
How much do you know about gonorrhoea? Could you spot the symptoms? Would you know what to do if you contracted it? If you’re in need of a bit of a refresher, you’re not the only one because figures just released from Public Health Scotland (PHS) show that cases of gonorrhoea are surging in Scotland. […]
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Eating for health with Dr Phimister
They say ‘You are what you eat’, but how true is this and does it tell the full story? We sit down with YourGP’s Dr Phimister and sink our teeth into the subject of eating for health. Read on as he talks superfoods, reveals why his family laugh at his cooking, and serves up some […]
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Are you prepared for hay fever season?
After what feels like a long winter, many of us are looking forward to warmer and brighter days. But not everyone is so pleased to see the first signs of spring, and that’s because it means hay fever season is on its way. Read on as we examine the symptoms and statistics surrounding this common […]
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Everything you need to know about the microbiome
One of the best ways to take control of your health and wellbeing is to learn more about what’s really going on inside. By arming yourself with all the facts, you empower yourself to make healthy choices. So, we asked YourGP’s Dr Phimister to cut through the medical terminology and jargon to provide an overview […]
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The importance of a good night’s sleep
Don’t forget, the clocks go forward at the end of March so we all lose an hour of sleep! The idea behind Daylight Savings Time is that we effectively ‘borrow’ an hour from the morning in summertime so we can enjoy brighter hours in the evening. However, for many people, this change can throw them […]