Sleep apnoea often causes a person to feel tired int he morning, fatigued and you you may have high blood pressure.
People will admit to snoring, breathing holding while snoring if witnessed by a partner and may fall asleep easily during the day.
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Skeletal health is often overlooked until we fracture a bone out of the blue. This blog is about how to improve bone strength and health.
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This blog has been written by Dr Rachel McKeogh and Dr Siobhan Graham, addressing the symptoms of PMS and ways to reduce symptoms.
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This blog addresses men's health, focusing on heart disease, prostate disease, and depression, highlighting detection, treatment, and prevention strategies to improve longevity.
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Menopause, marking the end of reproductive years, involves stages of perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause. Symptoms vary and management includes HRT, alternative therapies, and lifestyle adjustments.
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Your skin is the largest organ in your body but, unfortunately, often one of the most neglected. One of the most common skin problems GPs are presented with is dermatitis, which simply means skin inflammation.
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This time last year, Tim received an email from a previous patient asking if he would be a guest on his podcast called ‘Abiding’ a trauma recovery Podcast.
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This is great day to pay some gratitude back to our planet and enjoy every minute of sunlight! I’ve been off work today and have to say I’ve had so many great social encounters:
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The core human trait of judging others who are ‘different ‘ in any way- in this case different sexual orientation or identification- is something we can all reflect on day to day and ask, “ What would things be like without this judgement?
Happy PRIDE everyone!
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One of its most notable benefits is its potential to aid in managing blood sugar levels, particularly in individuals with diabetes.
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As the first woman in America to receive a medical degree, doctor Elizabeth Blackwell championed the participation of women in the medical profession and ultimately opened her own medical college for women.
The term GP did not exist as yet, but all doctors were GP’s, generalists skilled in delivering babies, doing minor ops and all in all good clinicians.
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Health promotion is usually driven by budget and financial gains. Below the age of 50 we do not get regular letters to remind us to examine our breasts or avail of the self-referral for mammograms once we turn age 40. Maybe this reminder could be added to the smear test reminder letter?
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Testosterone is also a female sex hormone produced by women along with oestrogen, bith important in developing the sexual organs. Testosterone decreases with age and is related to the slowing down of our ovaries and in some women when the menopause occurs suddenly in relation to medcation such as chemotherapy.
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Smear tests are not pleasant but necessary and having them performed in a relaxed environment can make the whole process much nicer. Our smear test results are back in 7 working days.
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People who walk to work or cycle to work along busy roads such as the Ormeau road in Belfast, have carbon monoxide levels in their blood similar to smokers- now that is worrying!
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Osteoarthritis is part of aging, but some of us will genetically develop it earlier than others. Exercise can help and diet can also help with pain
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It’s that time of year when he common cold is on the lose! SO how do you keep as healthy as possible?
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While the central gripping chest pain or pressure is a typical manifestation of heart strain or a heart attack, it's crucial to recognise that women often experience different symptoms compared to men
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