Category: General

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  Wishing you a happy and healthy holiday season

  YourGP is committed to providing the highest standard of healthcare, right when you need it. That’s why our dedicated team will be on hand right up until Christmas Eve, and back in the practice from 8am on Friday 27th December. Until then, from everyone here at YourGP, we wish you a very merry Christmas and […]

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  Top 10 healthy ways to kickstart the New Year

  It’s the New Year so there’s no better time to reflect on your health and resolve to make positive changes in the year ahead. However, it’s a sad fact that come the end of January, most New Year’s resolutions will have fallen by the wayside. So what’s the key to making lasting changes that have […]

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  Don’t let Aussie flu ruin Christmas this year

  When the whole family is looking forward to Christmas, the last thing you want is for a loved one to miss out on the big day due to illness, especially if they come down with something as serious as the flu. There is, however, something relatively simple you can do to safeguard your family (and […]

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  Stay healthy this holiday without missing any festive fun

  Christmas is just around the corner and so begins the annual flurry of television adverts telling us we should ‘indulge’! Of course, it’s a time to celebrate and enjoy ourselves, but even those with the best intentions often see their health take a hit during the party season. With that in mind, we’ve compiled our […]

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  Protect yourself this flu season

  Falling leaves, layers of knitwear, evenings spent snuggled up on the sofa – autumn is here. Unfortunately, this means that flu season is also here. Despite the seriousness of influenza, many people are unaware of the difference between the common cold and the flu. We’re therefore sharing our top flu facts so you can spot […]

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  10 subtle signs of stress we all need to look out for

  We all know that major life events such as changing jobs or moving house can be stressful. But how many of us are truly aware of the effect of the little everyday hassles and worries on our health? Panicking because you’ve overslept for work, feeling frustrated being stuck in traffic, nervously spilling your coffee across […]

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  Start your new student life the healthy way

  When it comes to healthy living, it’s fair to say students get a bad rap. A wild Fresher’s Week of drinking, late night partying, a diet of takeaways… However, despite the stereotypes, we at YourGP know there are a great many students that take their health seriously. Look at the recent news that Dundee’s Abertay […]

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  YourGP’s expert podiatrist answers your questions

  YourGP is proud to have recently welcomed Endija Skopane to the team. An expert podiatrist, Endija brings with her a wealth of knowledge and experience in the field, and is revelling at the prospect of helping our patients walk out of our Edinburgh clinic with a new-found spring in their step after solving their feet […]

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  A parent’s guide to the chickenpox vaccine

  There’s nothing worse than seeing your child get ill, and even suffering a comparatively mild illness such as chickenpox can leave a child (and the parents!) feeling miserable. Itchy spots, a high temperature, loss of appetite, aches and pains… it’s no fun for anyone. That’s why many parents opt for the chickenpox vaccine; a simple […]

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  Keeping your little ones safe in the sun

  School summer holidays were meant for playing in the park and building sandcastles on the beach! But whilst a good dose of vitamin D from the sun can help your little ones absorb calcium to build stronger, healthier bones, it’s vitally important they enjoy fun in the sun safely. Because even here in Scotland, over […]