Category: General

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  20 reasons to choose YourGP

  This year marks a significant milestone for YourGP – it is 20 years since we first opened the doors of our practice in Edinburgh’s Dean Village. Since then, our commitment to providing expert healthcare has earned us a reputation as one of Scotland’s leading independent medical practices. To celebrate our 20th year, we’re sharing the […]

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  Join us at the YourGP Dundas Street open day

  YourGP is one of Scotland’s leading independent medical practices and to mark our 20th anniversary we are expanding right here, in the heart of the city. Edinburgh’s New Town now has an affordable, friendly, local GP service and we’d love you to join us in our launch day celebrations at YourGP Dundas Street. Drop in […]

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  Changing attitudes to health and wellbeing

  Established in Edinburgh’s Dean Village in 2003, this year marks YourGP’s 20th year. It’s a significant milestone, and one that we will be celebrating in a variety of ways, not least with the opening of our brand-new practice on Edinburgh’s Dundas Street. Ahead of this exciting new chapter, we’re reflecting on the past. Read on […]

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  All you need to know about Alzheimer’s

  BBC broadcaster Fiona Phillips is best known for discussing the headlines, but she recently made the headlines herself when she revealed she had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Aged just 62, this diagnosis may have come as a shock to some people as it is a disease that many typically associate with older people. But […]

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  Is vaping the solution to stopping smoking?

  World Lung Cancer Day falls on 1st August – an appropriate day to raise awareness of the dangers of smoking, as well as the help and support that is available for those who wish to give up for good. One increasingly popular aid in stopping smoking is the e-cigarette or vapouriser. But as vaping is […]

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  Have you booked your travel vaccinations yet?

  Whilst it can be incredibly exciting to be spontaneous, pack a bag and jump on a plane to some exotic far-off place, the reality is that some trips take a little more forward-planning. That’s because some destinations require proof of vaccination, such as an International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (ICVP), in order for you […]

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  How to stay safe in the sun

  The sun has made a welcome return and no doubt many of you are trying to make the most of it before it disappears again! Whether you’re dusting off the barbecue, planning a weekend daytrip to the beach, or simply working remotely from your back garden – there’s nothing like a little sunshine to lift […]

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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 […]