Healthcare Blog

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  Summer skin booster treatments and clean girl aesthetics

  Gen Z refer to it as the “clean girl aesthetic”, but however you label it, healthy dewy skin is a look that never goes out of fashion. However, as we age it can be harder to achieve that radiant summer glow effect. Our skin becomes duller, less plump and firm. But as the aesthetic experts […]

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  The pros and cons of fertility tracking apps

  A quick glance at the home screen of anyone’s phone will tell you just how much we all rely on apps these days. From online banking and work emails to school updates and travel passes, everything is logged online and accessible in just a few clicks. Fertility tracking apps have grown in popularity in recent […]

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  The surprising summer surge in kidney stones

  Did you know that kidney stones are much more common in the summer than in the winter? If that fact took you by surprise and you don’t want your season of beach trips, barbecues and blissful sunny days to be blighted by severe pain, it’s best to swot up on the science behind kidney stones […]

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  The signs of heatstroke you can’t afford to ignore this summer

  We may joke that we’re not used to the sun here in Scotland, but with heatwaves becoming ever more commonplace, it’s time we started taking our health in the heat more seriously. Would you know what to do if someone started showing signs of heatstroke, for example? And do you know how it differs from […]

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  Trying for a baby and navigating infertility

  Deciding to have a baby and envisioning your future life together as a family can be an exciting time. But when weeks of trying turn to months and even years with no success, that hope and excitement can turn to confusion, frustration and heartache. Approximately 1 in 7 couples in the UK are affected by […]

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  An effective treatment for acne scarring

  If you’ve ever suffered from acne, you’ll know what an impact it can have on your confidence. There is no miracle overnight cure, finding the right treatment can often be a case of trial and error, and this process can take time. And unfortunately for some sufferers, even after the acne has finally cleared, the […]

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  Should we be worried about hantavirus?

  Anyone watching the news recently – seeing reports of the hantavirus outbreak, hearing of the deaths and calls for passengers to self-isolate – will no doubt have been reminded of the lockdown days. It’s a time no one wishes to return to, and understandably many people have been worried about what this new hantavirus outbreak […]

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  Introducing transformational coaching at YourGP

  Feel stagnant or stuck in life? Held back by persistent patterns such as self-limiting beliefs or recurring emotional blocks? Transformational coaching from YourGP’s Dr Cathrow could be just what you need to create positive change in your career, relationships, health and everyday life. If you’re not sure what transformational coaching actually involves, read on. What […]

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  What’s all the fuss about protein?

  Anyone who has stepped foot in a supermarket recently will no doubt have noticed the barrage of product packaging that screams “high protein!” What was once subtly listed on the back of packets is now the USP for many items. So is this just a food fad, or is there real substance to this new-found […]