Healthcare Blog

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  The surprising health benefits of kissing

  Pucker up because 6th July is officially International Kissing Day! With that in mind, we’re exploring the surprising health benefits of smooching, as well as providing a heads up on some of the most common passion killers. Top health benefits of a good kiss A kiss on the lips is a beautiful way to connect […]

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  Mental Health: Start the conversation

  According to Mind, 1 in 4 people in the UK will experience a mental health issue each year. But despite these high figures, we as a nation are still notoriously bad at talking openly about mental health. And that’s exactly why Start the Conversation Day began. Every year on 3rd July, we are encouraged to […]

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  Understanding PTSD

  The term “shell shock” was first coined in 1917 by Charles Myers, a medical officer in World War One. Symptoms of shell shock were initially believed to be caused by physical damage to the nerves, resulting from the use of heavy artillery and loud explosions during the Great War. However, our understanding of shell shock […]

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  Hyperhidrosis: End the embarrassment

  Working up a sweat is usually the sign of a good gym session. But for those who suffer from hyperhidrosis, excessive sweating can occur anywhere and anytime. And that’s why many sufferers find it such a difficult condition to live with. The embarrassment, the inconvenience, the social unacceptability… But thankfully help is available. In fact, […]

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  Top 10 ways to raise happy and healthy children

  The team here at YourGP are passionate about the health and wellbeing of children and young people – we know that making children aware of the need to make healthy choices from an early age sets them up to lead happier and healthier lives. So read on for ways to encourage your child to embrace […]

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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 […]