Healthcare Blog

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  Open 7 days a week throughout February

  Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, so there’s no better time to remind you that we put our patients at the heart of all we do here at YourGP. This month we’re showing you just how much we care about your health and wellbeing by opening up our Dundas Street practice every Sunday throughout […]

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  How much do you really know about HIV?

  National HIV Testing Week runs 9th – 15th February, so what better time to test your knowledge about the Human Immunodeficiency Virus. Thanks to medical advances, treatment for HIV has come a long way since the 1980s when hard-hitting adverts likened an HIV diagnosis to a “death sentence”. But despite these incredible steps forward, it […]

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  Reveal your radiance with a skin booster treatment

  When it comes to ageing skin, there’s only so much that moisturisers and make-up can do to recreate that youthful radiance. To recapture that glow, your skin requires help on a deeper level. Read on as the aesthetic experts at YourGP reveal how a skin booster treatment could be just what your skin is crying […]

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  The at-home health checks all women should do today

  Taking control of your health is an incredibly empowering thing to do. And one of the best ways to take control is to “check in” with yourself on a regular basis. By looking and feeling for any changes, you give yourself the best chance of discovering potential health issues at their earliest stage. And by […]

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  Spotlight on children’s mental health

  Children’s Mental Health Week runs from Monday 9th February until Sunday 15th February, and this year the team at YourGP are keen to get behind the campaign and give it our full support. Because we know how important it is to look after our mental health, whatever our age, and the difference it can make […]

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  Living with Raynaud’s, triggers and treatments

  Think of Scotland in the winter and you probably automatically think of cold hands and toes. And whilst a good pair of gloves and some cosy socks is usually enough in the battle against the elements, for sufferers of Raynaud’s, cold fingers and toes can be a painful problem all year round. If you think […]

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  Eating disorders: Spotting the signs

  If you’re a parent to a teenager, you’ll know mood swings often come with the territory. That said, it’s important to listen to your gut if you think your child is acting out of character. Perhaps you’ve noticed the mood swings are becoming more extreme and they’re coupled with other worrying signs such as dramatic […]

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  Overcoming the anxiety of a smear test

  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 it’s not exactly a fun experience, for the majority of women it is just another routine appointment, over in a mere matter of minutes. For […]

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  Genetic testing now available at YourGP

  When it comes to diet, exercise, and lifestyle choices, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. Each person’s body responds differently due to approximately 10 million genetic variations, meaning that what works for one individual may not be as effective, or even suitable, for another. These variations influence everything from how we metabolise nutrients, process caffeine or […]