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Is it a health trick or treat?
True or False? In the world of healthcare we are fed a huge diet of conflicting information and it’s difficult to sift out the tricks from the treats! We’ve compiled some common health myths to help you understand what’s correct and what’s a load of codswallop! See if you can guess what’s a trick or […]

Vapes vs Cigarettes
In the past few years vapes and e-cigarettes have been increasing in popularity as a substitute to smoking. There are many different versions of vapes and e-cigarettes available, making them easily accessible and a favourite not just among those trying to quit smoking but among those who are taking up a vaping habit. There are […]

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HEALTHY HEART, HEALTHY YOU!
The adult heart beats about 100,000 times per day (that’s at least once per second) – hard work, hey! That’s why it’s so essential to keep it healthy, to keep the risk of heart disease at bay. But how do you maintain a healthy heart?

Top 5 benefits of having a Health Assessment
What are the top 5 benefits of having a health assessment? We have a tendency to only seek medical attention when we become unwell. By the time we develop symptoms, our health is already compromised. Having a health assessment has many benefits, including prevention and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. We routinely attend dental and eye […]

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HOW TO HANDLE SUNBURN
The UK is currently experiencing an incredible heat wave, with temperatures soaring as high as 30 degrees! These temperatures are a far cry from the average British weather forecast – and, quite frankly, us Brits are just not used to it! Today we’re touching on a condition close to the hearts (and shoulders/ noses) of anyone who’s seen a little too much of the sun this weekend. Yes, you guessed it, we’re talking about Sunburn!

IT’S TIME TO RESET THE SNOOZE BUTTON – TIPS TO BEAT INSOMNIA
We understand how frustrating a lack of sleep can be. That just a single night of sleeplessness can be hard on the mind and body, never mind several nights in a row. Adults need on average between 7-9 hours of sleep a night. However, 36% of adults in the UK have trouble falling asleep on […]

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5 BENEFITS OF CUTTING DOWN ON ALCOHOL
With the onset of a New Year, many of us are thinking about ways that we can get healthier in 2017, such as by giving up alcohol. So other than the positive effect on your bank balance, what other benefits are there to participating in Dry January?

SEVEN REASONS TO DOWNLOAD OUR MOBILE APP
Seven Reasons Why You Should Download Our Mobile App     Access to a GP appointment within 4 hours, special offers and promotions for our patients and the ability to search our library of healthcare services at the touch of a button. With these in mind, we launched the Doctors Clinic Group app. A mobile app […]

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BIOHACK YOUR WAY TO A BETTER NIGHT’S SLEEP
Biohacking – A holistic approach to your health   The health and wellness industry has come a very long way from using a person’s weight to determine their health and fitness. Today it is all about blood work and health screens to assess how fit and healthy we really are. We’re moving away from measurements […]

LET’S TALK ABOUT TELEDERMATOLOGY
Telehealth is here to stay: Let’s talk about…Teledermatology!    During this blog, we’re going to look at teledermatology and, how since the start of the pandemic, it has changed the way healthcare providers deliver skincare advice and treatment and has given more people access to a dermatologist than ever before.   Until recently, the only way […]

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