Keeping your kids healthy on holiday
Family holidays are a time to relax, explore new places, and make lasting memories together. While exciting adventures and a break from routine are all part of the fun, it’s…
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Your healthcare questions answered with Dr Claire Agathou and Dr Michael Zemenides
In our recent community event, Dr Claire Agathou and Dr Michael Zemenides answered your questions on healthcare, looking after your family, and the care they offer at the A-Z General…
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Living With Depression – Holding On Through The Storm
Sometimes it comes and hits you hard. Sometimes you can sense where it’s coming from. At times there are clear triggers. But often, it’s like being struck by lightning under…
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Eyes on the Future: The Rise in Short-Sightedness in Children, and the Simple Steps You Can Take to Prevent It
Short-sightedness — or myopia — is something I’m seeing more and more of in children, and I’m not alone. Across the UK, the number of school-aged children developing myopia has…
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As a Mother and a Dentist – 5 Things I Would Never Let My Son Do
As a dentist with two decades of experience—and as a mother—I’ve seen firsthand what can make or break a child’s dental health. I know how tempting it can be to…
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Perimenopause, Menopause and Hormone Replacement Therapy by Mr Vikram Talaulikar
Menopause, also referred to as ‘the change’, happens when your periods stop permanently — signaling the end of reproductive function. Natural menopause usually happens when you reach your 50s (the…
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Doing the Undoable – From Surviving to Living
Dear Mums & Dads! The past 18+ months, since March 2023, have seen me lead a very different life to normal as I have been battling long Covid. For the…
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How Can You Help Your Wife During Menopause?
Menopause is a period of huge change for a woman; they need consistent and compassionate support. However, before you can do that, first things first. You must fully understand what…
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Men’s Health Awareness Month With Dr Adam Wander, Private GP at St John & St Elizabeth Hospital
November is Men’s Health Awareness Month, widely known as Movember. This is a good time for men to take stock of their health and have a (potentially/likely) delayed check-up with…
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