Healthcare Blog

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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 […]

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  Party season is over, it’s now time for your sexual health screening

  14th January is STI Awareness Day and it’s no coincidence that it falls at this particular time of the year. Think about it – people have been celebrating throughout party season, with one last hoorah on Hogmanay before reality hits once again in January. It’s also the time of year that many people vow to […]

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  Measles outbreaks predicted as vaccination rates at 10-year low

  Vaccination rates for measles are at a 10-year low which means the risk of outbreaks is rising, warns the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH). At least 95% of children should have had two shots of the MMR jab by the age of five, but figures from the RCPCH show only 84.5% had […]

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  WIN a health assessment worth £495!

  The team at YourGP are here to help you get 2025 off to the best possible start. And that’s why we’re offering you the chance to WIN a comprehensive health assessment. What does a health assessment at YourGP include? A health assessment at YourGP is a comprehensive package of tests that focuses on the aspects […]

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  Top 5 Christmas holiday health hazards

  The team at YourGP hope you have a happy and healthy Christmas! To that end, here’s a timely reminder of some potential health hazards to be mindful of during the festive season. And if you need us at all, you can call, email or book online and we’ll be happy to see you at short […]