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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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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 […]

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.

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Top tips for protecting your skin

When living in the UK with it’s unpredictable and typically cloudy and rainy weather, it can be easy to put thoughts of skin cancer aside. However, it is important to think about protecting your skin all year round, not just during a heat wave. Melanoma skin cancer is the 5th most common cancer in the […]

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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IBS: IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME

Following on from Bowel Cancer, today’s blog is another condition affecting the digestive system, with some similar symptoms. IBS is a chronic condition affecting up to 20% of the population – but do you know the symptoms to look out for?

Why am I not losing weight?

Do you keep asking yourself “Why am I not losing weight?” Losing weight is challenging, there’s no denying it. A lot of the time you can feel like you’re doing all the right things and still be frustrated that you’re not losing weight or not losing it at the speed you thought you would. Weight […]

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