Most people associate obesity with poor health. Evidence suggests that perhaps this isn’t always the case. In fact for certain chronic health conditions, it seems that those with a higher BMI can have...
Burning calories is the least important reason to exercise. Physical benefits: Regular movement can halve your death rate Improved energy; your muscles become more efficient at using oxygen Stronger bones, tendons, ligaments and...
Just like healthy bodies, eating disorders come in all shapes and sizes. Anorexia and Bulimia are the most well-known disorders but there are many others. Eating disorders are common, with about one in 20...
What is Croup? Croup is a common condition that occurs in young children under six years of age (peak from 6 -36 months). Croup occurs when children suffer one of the many common viral...
Warning, 18+yrs – this blog contains material of a sensitive nature. Menopause – Key Points Menopause is a natural event. It can occur from 40-50 years of age. Symptoms include hot flushes, bladder...
Whether you’re dealing with pain from an injury or recovering from surgery, pain relieving medication (analgesia) can be confusing. Here’s a guide on how to safely use pain medication and optimise your pain relief....
At around age of 40, you may notice to read and focus on printed material you need to hold it further away . This phenomenon is known as presbyopia. It’s a normal ageing...
What is tennis elbow? Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) is a painful condition involving the outer aspect of the elbow. It most commonly affects those in their mid-30s to 50s and it’s not just from...
Christmas can be Difficult Sometimes Christmas is definitely the season to be jolly, but sometimes it can be challenging on a number of levels. As a GP, I see this frequently as the festive...
Hypertension means high blood pressure. HTN is very common and tends to begin on average between the ages of 20 and 50 years but is often more prevalent with increasing age. HTN is important...
