EASTER SPECIAL: IS CHOCOLATE GOOD FOR YOU?
With Easter just around the corner (along with all those chocolate eggs), we thought we’d take the opportunity to put our medical brains to the question: “can chocolate ever be good for you?”.
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BLOOD IN YOUR STOOL: SHOULD YOU BE WORRIED?
Following on from IBS and Crohn’s Disease, as part of IBS Awareness Month, today we’re focusing our article on a potential symptom of digestive conditions: blood in the stool. We run through some potential causes of this worrying symptom, as well as what you should do if you ever notice this.
THE CHRONOLOGY OF CROHN’S
If you don’t know what Crohn’s is, you probably wouldn’t be able to guess from the name alone – unlike some conditions such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome where the clue is most certainly in the name! For those unaware, Crohn’s is a chronic condition of the digestive system, affecting over 100,000 people in the UK. In today’s blog, we’ll cover the chronology of Crohn’s, from the first symptoms to look out for, to the long-term management.
MANAGING DEPRESSION WITH ANTIDEPRESSANTS
If you’ve been diagnosed with depression, there are many ways of managing and treating the condition that don’t involve medications. However, should you and your doctor agree that an anti-depressant medication is indicated, there are many different types available. In this article, we introduce you to the world of anti-depressants, including when to start and stop, and the potential side-effects of each.
IT’S NOT JUST SOLDIERS WHO DEVELOP PTSD
You’ve probably heard of PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) as a common condition suffered by those who have experienced the terrors of war, but what you may not realise is that anyone suffering an experience that they deem traumatic can go on to develop this condition. So, what is the difference between a normal reaction to something shocking and PTSD?
WHAT’S ALL THE FUSS ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE?
It’s often the first measurement taken when you visit a doctor, as believe it or not, these two numbers give a valuable insight into just how healthy you are! We explain why these numbers are so important, and why you should keep them within a healthy range.
COSMO FEATURES LDC: “WHY WE ALL THINK WE’RE RICH AF WHEN WE’RE DRUNK”
Cosmopolitan recently asked LDC founder and CEO, Dr Seth Rankin, why we feel the need to splash the cash when we’re drunk (and subsequently buy every single person at the bar a drink)! So, just what are the reasons we’re more like to whip out our (already maxed out) cards at every possible opportunity?
HEART PALPITATIONS: WHY DO I FEEL MY HEART BEATING?
You can’t normally feel it, but you can safely assume that so long as you’re still standing, your heart must still be ticking away silently! But have you ever suddenly become aware of your heart beating? This is known as having ‘palpitations’, and can be a symptom of an underlying condition such as anxiety.
FIGHTING BACK AGAINST PANIC ATTACKS
We all recognise stress, many of us are familiar with anxiety, and some of us have experienced panic attacks. But can you list all the different manifestations of panic attacks? There are a lot more than you might think! We discuss symptoms, causes and management of these debilitating episodes.
THE HIGHS AND LOWS OF BI-POLAR DISORDER
We all have our ups and downs, but Bi-Polar disorder is condition whereby your mood fluctuates more significantly than the average. It’s thought that between 1-2% of the population will be diagnosed as having bipolar at some point in their lives, with some studies suggesting up to 5% of us are on the ‘bipolar spectrum’…