Healthcare Blog

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  Food safety tips for sickness-free summer barbecues

  Whether it’s picnics on the beach, barbecues in the back garden, or al fresco dinners with friends and family, it’s hard to deny that food tastes better when it’s enjoyed outside! That is, however, only if it’s prepared, cooked and stored properly. If it isn’t, you won’t be spending those long summer nights relaxing as […]

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  Check in to YourGP’s travel clinic this summer

  Whether you’re travelling for business or pleasure, before you grab your passport or pack your suitcase, make sure you’ve got all your travel vaccinations sorted well in advance. Failure to do so could lead to denied entry to your destination or serious health consequences. Here at YourGP, we understand that planning a trip abroad can […]

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  Introducing the YourGP membership scheme

  There’s a brand-new way to fast-track your journey to better health. Introducing the membership scheme at YourGP, offering fast access to experienced GPs, same-day appointments and a rapid turnaround of test results, ensuring you’re never left waiting when it comes to your health. Featuring four tiers, you can choose the level that fits your individual […]

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  Don’t wait to reduce your risk of osteoporosis

  May is officially Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month, but before any younger readers click away from this page thinking it’s a condition that only affects older people, STOP! Whilst the condition is common amongst people over the age of 50, it is important to understand that adopting healthy habits in younger life can have a […]

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  Are your kids picking up your unhealthy habits?

  Ever wondered what effect your health is having on your child? As parents, our job is to educate and inspire our children to lead full and healthy lives. And one of the best ways to do that is to lead by example. By looking after your own physical health and mental wellbeing, your children stand […]

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  Everything you need to know about sexual health screening but were too afraid to ask

  Sexual health screening – the mere mention of these words can leave many people feeling awkward and embarrassed. But it shouldn’t be like that because sexual health screening is so important. Early detection of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can help prevent future complications and transmission to others. For this reason, the sexual health experts at […]

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  What can we learn from Katherine Ryan’s melanoma diagnosis?

  She’s best known for leaving people in hysterics, but comedian Katherine Ryan shared some serious news recently as she revealed she had been diagnosed with skin cancer for a second time. After noticing changes to a mole on her arm, Katherine visited her doctor and tests later revealed it was early melanoma. Thankfully, the cancerous […]

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  The eyes have it! The best anti-ageing treatments

  They say the eyes are the windows to the soul. They’re often also one of the first areas to succumb to signs of ageing. Crow’s feet and under-eye bags can create a tired appearance that no amount of sleep can rectify, and they’re some of the most common concerns amongst our aesthetic patients here at […]