Healthcare Blog

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  The rise in “preventative” anti-wrinkle injections

  The rise in popularity of anti-wrinkle injections is showing no sign of slowing. Not only are these “tweakments” more readily available, but people are now more readily admitting to having them done, and now an estimated 900,000 anti-wrinkle injections are administered in the UK each year. And it’s not just those correcting their deep-set lines […]

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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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  Evidence-Based Nutrition: Myths Busted for Optimal Health

  Separating fact from fiction to help patients make informed food choices When it comes to healthy eating, misinformation is everywhere. Social media platforms, magazines, and even well-meaning friends often share conflicting advice about what’s good or bad for you. From fad diets that cut out entire food groups to “miracle” superfoods claiming to cure all […]