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Fun Summer Activities

Summer is a season filled with warmth, sunshine, and ample opportunities to engage in exciting outdoor activities. It’s the perfect time to take advantage of the beautiful weather and get active. Staying active during the summer not only helps you maintain a healthy lifestyle but also allows you to enjoy the season to its fullest. […]

15 tips for keeping cool on a hot night 

As the scorching summer nights approach, it can be challenging to get a restful night’s sleep in the stifling heat. However, there are several effective strategies you can try to beat the heat and stay cool during those warm evenings. Here are 15 simple and practical ways to keep cool on a hot night:   […]

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Your Hay Fever Survival Guide

It’s that time of year again – the season that all hay fever sufferers hate the most. As the sun comes out to play, pollen levels start to rise, causing havoc with our eyes, nose and mouth. But what can be done to relieve the symptoms of hay fever? We discuss this, and more, in our article on the topic.

6 BLOOD TESTS TO HELP UNDERSTAND YOUR HEALTH

Regular blood tests are like health check-ups for your body, providing valuable insights into your overall well-being. They help identify potential health issues, monitor organ function, and guide necessary lifestyle changes. If you’re experiencing any symptoms that are new to you and unexplained then a blood test could be the key to unlocking your health […]

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Top tips for protecting your skin

During scorching heat waves, it’s easy to prioritise making the most of the sun over considering the risks of skin cancer, especially when living in the UK when our sunny days are never guaranteed. However, protecting your skin is crucial not only during these intense heat waves but throughout the whole of the summer season. […]

8 TIPS FOR KEEPING YOUR HEART HEALTHY

Taking care of your heart is super important for a happy and healthy life. Your heart is a vital organ that plays a crucial role in pumping oxygen-rich blood throughout your body. By adopting a heart-healthy lifestyle, you can reduce the risk of developing heart disease and other cardiovascular conditions. Your heart works tirelessly to […]

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ALL ABOUT ANXIETY

Most of us feel anxious at times: before interviews or big presentations, but for some people this anxiety can over run into other areas of life and make even simple tasks a struggle. This article explains a bit about anxiety, why we get it and what you can do if you feel as though anxiety is affecting your day to day life.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT UTIS

Urinary Tract Infections are very common – it’s thought that at least 1/3 of women have had a Urinary Tract Infection by the age of 24. At LDC, we’re able to accommodate short-notice and even same-day appointments, for patients suffering with painful UTI symptoms and can’t wait to see a GP!

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HOW TO BECOME A RUNNER

Have you been toying with the idea of going for a run? Do you see all these people running around parks, along rivers and through the streets and think, “I could never do that”? We’ll let you in on a little secret…you absolutely can! Getting into running doesn’t have to be difficult, once you get […]

7 WAYS TO COMBAT STRESS

Everybody gets stressed. It’s a natural response your body has to challenges or threats. It tends to happen when we feel like we are in a situation we can’t control. A small amount of stress can usually help us complete tasks or drive us to push ourselves further. However, high levels of stress over a […]

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