Healthcare Blog

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  Busting myths for Acne Awareness Month

  Spots, pimples, blemishes and blackheads – there’s never a good time for them to pop up! It is thought that around 95% of the UK population has experienced acne to some extent in their lives, but it can vary hugely in its severity. Despite most spots being relatively small, the impact that acne can have […]

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  Do you know the signs of dementia?

  We all have those moments when we walk into a room and struggle to remember what we went in there for. Life is hectic, there’s always so much to remember, so it’s perfectly understandable if we forget the odd thing now and again. As we age, we tend to become more forgetful – that’s completely […]

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  The risks of unregulated aesthetic treatments

  When it comes to things such as whisky, golf and stunning scenery, Scotland has an enviable reputation as being home to the best in the world. But sadly Scotland has gained a new reputation in recent years, and it’s certainly not one to be proud of. Scotland hit the headlines this month when it was […]

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  Coeliac disease: Myths and misconceptions

  Vanessa Feltz recently made the headlines when a comment she made about coeliac disease on This Morning received more than 2,000 Ofcom complaints. She sparked controversy when she claimed that a caller’s mother-in-law was being completely unreasonable by not allowing them to bring their own food to a gluten-free dinner. “She’s treating coeliac disease as […]

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  Your guide to a good night’s sleep

  How are you feeling today? Did you wake up this morning feeling refreshed after a solid eight hours of sleep, ready to take on the day? Or were you rudely awoken by your alarm clock and want nothing more than to head back to bed to hide away from the world? According to a recent […]

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  Climate change, pollen booms and worsening hay fever

  Looking forward to dining al fresco this summer? If you’re one of the estimated 13 million people in the UK who suffer from hay fever, the answer is probably not! Although we often associate hay fever with a runny nose and itchy eyes, the reality for many sufferers is much worse. It can cause real […]

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  Lifestyle changes you should make today

  7th April is officially World Health Day so what better time to take a good look at your current lifestyle and ask yourself this vital question; “Am I doing everything I can to stay healthy?” If your honest answer is no, we’re here to help you. Read on for 10 ways you can improve your […]

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  The benefits of running and how to push yourself further

  For many people, running can be a great way to ‘switch off’ from everyday worries. Others enjoy the social aspect of coming together on a Saturday morning for a Park Run in their local community. And for some, the personal challenge and sense of accomplishment after completing their first 10k, half marathon or full marathon […]

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  Smashing the “poo taboo” for Dame Deborah

  In December 2016 journalist Deborah James, AKA “the Bowel Babe”, was diagnosed with incurable bowel cancer. She died five years later, aged just 40. But the legacy she left behind was incredible – she spread awareness through her ‘You, Me and the Big C’ podcast and raised more than £10million for research into the disease. […]