Healthcare Blog

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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 […]

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  End the embarrassment of IBS

  Toilet habits, bowel movements, flatulence – why is it that when we hear these words and phrases we start to feel uncomfortable? There are many sufferers of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) who feel they can’t talk openly about their symptoms because of embarrassment. As a result, many withdraw and isolate themselves – too scared to […]

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  The unexpected benefits of weight loss injections

  There’s been a huge amount of press attention recently surrounding the dramatic weight loss of certain celebrities. The likes of Oprah Winfrey, Elon Musk, Kathy Bates and Amy Schumer have all spoken openly about using weight loss injections to shift their excess pounds. But what’s much more interesting is the on-going research that is uncovering […]

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  Hay fever season: Here’s why it’s getting worse

  You’ve finally made it through cold and flu season, yet now that spring has arrived it’s only a matter of time before your nose is running, your eyes are streaming and your head is pounding. Hay fever season is just around the corner and it’s set to affect one in four of you. What’s more, […]