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WELCOME TO FLU SEASON

Unfortunately, it’s that time of year again, where every man and his dog seems to be coughing or sneezing. We run you through the symptoms and management of the flu, as well as some tips for how to avoid it catching it this winter!

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KEEPING COOL: ANGER MANAGEMENT

We all get frustrated now and again, but how often is too often? At what point is it time to take action, to better manage your anger? As part of Anger Awareness Week, we run you through a few top tips for managing that anger.

TOP TIPS FOR MANAGING YOUR ANGER

While anger is a healthy emotion, triggered by the body’s fight or flight response, if it is not managed positively and effectively, some pretty nasty side effects can develop. No matter what causes your blood to boil or where anger strikes, we at LDC have put together a list of ways to control your anger before it controls you…

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PROSTATE PROBLEMS

As we’re coming to the end of Movember, we’re bringing the focus back to the real reason behind those magnificent moustaches: Men’s Health. Today’s article is on the Prostate, and common problems that can arise from this gland.

TESTICULAR LUMPS: IS IT CANCER?

As part of Movember, London Doctors Clinic is raising awareness of testicular cancer, as 2,400 patients are diagnosed with it every year. It is common knowledge that testicular lumps are one of the symptoms of testicular cancer; however, not all lumps are dangerous or caused by cancer.

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LONDON BRIDGE REOPENED

As part of the reopening of London Doctors Clinic’s new and expanded London Bridge clinic, LDC has teamed with Team London Bridge to offer London Bridge Deal Card holders 10% off all of our GP Services.

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TOP 10 REASONS NOT TO GET TESTED FOR HIV

We list the excuses our doctors commonly hear, as to why patients think they’re immune to HIV, and therefore refuse to get tested… Because no-one likes needles!

HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS

With this week being National HIV Testing Week, London Doctors Clinic is spreading the word on HIV. From information about the virus to commonly heard excuses for not getting tested, the ultimate goal is to stop it from spreading. We have all heard about HIV, but misinformation is dangerous, so these are the things we all need to know about HIV:

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