Healthcare Blog

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  The best ways to boost your brain

  They say life begins at 50, but according to the British Medical Journal, research suggests that “The brain’s capacity for memory, reasoning and comprehension skills (cognitive function) can start to deteriorate from age 45”. So is forgetfulness and declining brain function just part and parcel of ageing? The health experts at YourGP believe it doesn’t […]

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  World Obesity Day: Time to tackle a growing problem

  The UK has a health crisis on its hands. Waistlines are growing and obesity rates are rocketing. In fact, according to the WHO Global Health Observatory, 27.8% of the UK population is obese – that’s one of the highest rates in Europe. And the problem is only getting worse, with researchers predicting there will be […]

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  YourGP’s Dr V. McBride heads to Holyrood to raise awareness of less survivable cancers

  Every year in the UK, around 393,000 people are diagnosed with cancer. Of those, more than 90,000 people are diagnosed with a less survivable cancer. These are not just statistics. These are real people whose lives are being turned upside down, and whose friends and family are feeling that impact too. Just like YourGP’s Dr […]

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  Why being a ‘doctor dodger’ could cost you your health

  28% of Britons have recently experienced a medical issue that they thought was significant enough to warrant a GP’s attention, but which they did not speak to a GP about. This worrying statistic was highlighted in a recent survey conducted by YouGov and it begs the question – are we in danger of becoming a […]

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  Do you know how to use a defibrillator?

  Defibrillators are devices that are quite literally life-saving. You may have spotted one at your workplace, leisure centre, or within your local community – but do you know when and how to use one? If not, it’s time to educate yourself. Because after all, what use is a life-saving device if you don’t have the […]

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  Aesthetic treatments – why it’s always best to choose a medical professional

  For those of you contemplating a ‘tweakment’ to help keep lines and wrinkles at bay – choose your cosmetic practitioner wisely! According to recent research by University College London, 68% of UK cosmetic practitioners that are administering aesthetic injectables are not actually medically trained doctors. Read on as we explain why this is a serious […]

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  Do you have an overactive thyroid?

  Women, are you feeling noticeably more anxious? Are you suffering from irritability and mood swings? Perhaps you’re having difficulty sleeping, or you’re constantly tired? Or maybe you’re feeling more sensitive to heat than usual? If so, it’s understandable that your first thoughts may be that it’s all connected to the menopause or perimenopause. And it’s […]

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  Here’s why you should love your liver this month

  After the work night outs, the Christmas celebrations and the Hogmanay parties, it’s time to give your liver a break. Because January is officially Love Your Liver month. Alcohol is the biggest cause of liver disease in the UK and according to UK government research, it’s on the rise. In fact, 16 people die from […]

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  Get moving with a steroid joint injection

  Many of us kick off the New Year with the best of intentions – to improve our health by doing more exercise. But for some people, as much as they want to get fitter, the one thing holding them back is joint pain. If you’re longing to head out for a hike but can’t because […]