Healthcare Blog

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  What’s causing your high blood pressure?

  It’s known as the “silent killer”. A common condition that often doesn’t display any symptoms at all. Until it’s too late. And according to research by the British Heart Foundation, four million people in the UK are currently living with it untreated. We’re talking about high blood pressure, also known as hypertension; a condition that […]

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  How a steroid injection can get you back on the road to fitness

  YourGP’s Dr Turnbull is a big fan of keeping fit – from cycling and running, to weightlifting, squash and skiing. So he knows firsthand how frustrating it can be when a sports injury stops play. However, he also knows just how transformative a steroid injection can be in terms of settling inflammation, reducing pain, and […]

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  The celebrities ditching the ‘overdone’ aesthetics look

  Beauty trends come and go. For a long time plump lips, full cheeks, a strong jawline and contoured features were top of many people’s wish-lists, and there are plenty of examples of celebrities who turned to aesthetic treatments such as fillers to achieve this look. There are also plenty of examples of celebrities who, by […]

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  Questions about smear tests you’re too afraid to ask

  Did you know that women in Scotland aged under 25 or above 64 are not eligible to receive a smear test at their NHS practice? Going for regular smear tests is an effective way to protect yourself against cervical cancer. In fact, 75% of cervical cancers can be prevented by regular cervical screening. And whilst […]

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  Introducing Your Health Assessment Plus

  Whether you’ve enjoyed a long career as a professional athlete or you’re brand new to the fitness game, we all know it’s important to listen to your body and tailor your training schedule accordingly. But what if you could delve deeper and discover what’s really going on inside? What if you could use that data […]

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  We’re here for your health during the Edinburgh Festival

  It’s not every day you can enjoy world-class comedy, music, theatre and more right on your doorstep. Except of course if you’re in the Scottish capital during August when the Edinburgh Festival comes to town! From premiere performances to Fringe favourites – this year’s programme is jam-packed and there really is something for everyone. Whether […]

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  Is a ‘tweakment’ an act of self-care?

  Attitudes to aesthetic treatments are changing. Just a decade ago, there was a certain stigma attached to having a ‘tweakment’ such as anti-wrinkle injections and dermal fillers. Those who got them tended to want to keep their treatments under wraps and were reluctant to reveal the secret to their youthful skin. Today, it’s a different […]

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  Top 10 tips for a healthy brain

  Did you know you have approximately 86 billion neurons in your brain, connected by an estimated 100 trillion synapses? That should give you some idea of what an incredibly complex and amazing organ your brain really is. Responsible for all your thoughts, emotions, memories, decisions, movements, speech, breathing and so much more – it’s obvious […]