Healthcare Blog

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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 […]

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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 […]