Healthcare Blog

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  Gardasil 9 vaccine at YourGP: Providing extra protection against HPV.

  With schools closed for much of last year, it’s not just essential education that the younger generation have missed out on, but vital vaccines too. Prior to the pandemic, all young people were being offered the HPV vaccine during their S1 year. However, due to the coronavirus restrictions, many pupils missed out on their scheduled […]

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  Steroid Joint Injections Edinburgh

  We all know that keeping active can have hugely beneficial effects on our physical and mental well-being. But what about those who are denied the joy of an invigorating brisk walk or the thrill of a good workout due to joint pain? The answer could lie in steroid joint injections in Edinburgh. Thanks to GP, […]

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  How a simple blood pressure test could save your life

  If you’ve been searching the internet for a ‘blood pressure check near me’, then you’ve come to the right place. It takes just a few minutes, it’s completely painless, and it could save your life.  To mark World Hypertension Day on 17th May, we’re talking about the blood pressure test, available at YourGP. Here, our […]

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  Post-Lockdown baby check-ups

  For most new parents, baby’s first year is usually a whirlwind of nappies, sleepless nights, and worry. But adding a pandemic into the mix has understandably heightened anxiety for many. Baby check-ups provide the perfect opportunity to discuss any concerns with a health professional. At YourGP, we ensure these appointments are relaxed and unrushed, with […]

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  Ageing skin: Lumps, bumps, cysts, moles, and skin tags

  Ageing skin: Lumps, bumps, cysts, moles, and skin tags Did you know, a single square inch of skin contains around 19 million cells? It’s amazing stuff! And it is constantly renewing itself, forming new cells all the time. However, as we age, this process of cell renewal slows down – the dead cells on the […]

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  Treating your child’s eczema

  Eczema is a fairly common skin condition amongst children – in fact, it is thought to affect around one in five. However, that’s probably little consolation to a parent whose child is miserable because of their dry, itchy, inflamed, and cracked skin. When eczema flare ups are particularly bad, they can cause major irritation for […]

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  Top 10 ways to boost your happiness

  Happiness – it’s what we’re all striving for, isn’t it? A happy life is a fuller, more enjoyable one, and there’s solid scientific evidence to support the idea that it’s a healthier one too. So we’re aiming to help boost the health of the nation by spreading a little cheer on 20th March, also known […]